High Winds Cause Outages and Spark Fires

High winds overnight brought down trees and caused power outages for some in Lake County. Downed power lines also sparked fires in Kelseyville and Lucerne. A wind advisory stays in effect above 1,500 feet in elevation in Lake and Mendocino counties until 10 tonight for northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up … Read more

100 Doses of Mendocino County Moderna Vaccine Included in Batch Causing Higher Allergic Reactions

A batch of COVID-19 vaccines that caused higher allergic reactions made its way to Mendocino County. The public health department says there have been no adverse reactions here. The batch in question was used at a mass vaccination event in San Diego, where six healthcare workers experienced allergic reactions to the Moderna vaccine. 100 doses … Read more

Vaccine Event for Those Needing Second Pfizer Vaccine

Mendocino County announced a vaccine event for those needing the second Pfizer vaccine. Those who received their FIRST COVID-19 vaccine dose on December 30th or 31st at the Ukiah Fairgrounds, will get their second this Thursday. If your contact information was given during the first event, the county will contact you to schedule a time. … Read more

Arrest Made in Fatal Accident Involving OHV

An arrest has been made in a fatal accident that happened Saturday at Indian Valley Reservoir. The crash involving an off-highway vehicle left a 19-year-old woman dead. CHP said 28-year-old Juan Torres, of Santa Rosa, was driving the OHV while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.

Weekend Vaccination Clinics in Ukiah a Success

This weekend’s vaccination clinics in Ukiah were a success. Hundreds of teachers from UUSD received COVID-19 vaccines at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center. Adventist Health Ukiah Valley held a vaccination clinic where people 75 and older, and healthcare workers received vaccines. According to Mendocino County Public Health, 1,620 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and 4,250 … Read more

Community Members Rally for School Athletics

Over 100 parents, athletes, students, coaches, and community members gathered for a rally in Lakeport that calls for the return of school sports. The “Let Them Play” rally was held at Museum Park in downtown Lakeport on Friday and was one of the many rallies held across the state. Sports have been shut down due … Read more

Woman Dies in Rollover Crash

A woman died in rollover crash in northern Mendocino County. According to the CHP, the woman was driving a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe south on Hwy. 101 just north of Bridges Creek Friday morning when she lost control of the vehicle. Her SUV overturned several times before coming to rest in the roadway, blocking all lanes … Read more

Beware of COVID-19 Vaccination Scams

The Lakeport Police Department is warning residents to beware of COVID-19 Vaccination “SCAMS” as the roll-out of Public-Facing Vaccinations begin statewide. LPD reminds you that NO ONE can sell you a Reservation or Appointment for a COVID-19 Vaccination. Any and all Reservations or Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccination are made in a specific person’s name, and … Read more