The Clearlake Police Department is asking help in locating a missing, at-risk adult. Ronald Lambert was last seen in Clearlake by Old Highway 53 early Monday evening. Ronald is 5 feet 8 inches tall and 158 pounds, with blue eyes, is bald and has a long white beard. He was wearing a light-colored shirt, blue … Read more
A search of property south of Fort Bragg over the weekend yielded no new information in the missing person’s investigation of Brittany Adkins, missing since 2020. And although the search didn’t turn up any evidence, it also ruled out a possible location where she may have been. The search was conducted by members of Search … Read more
The Mendocino County Office of Education is expanding its healthcare education program, with a new Certified Nursing Assistant program. The no cost program joins the MCOE’s Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy courses as part of the agency’s broader Medical Pathways initiative. The new program offers students starting at 16 years of age the opportunity … Read more
A protest against the policies of the Trump administration is scheduled for Thursday in Mendocino County, as part of over 900 nationwide protests. Over 160 grassroots organizations across the country formed a coalition called May Day Strong to promote the events. Local protests are scheduled for Fort Bragg, Willits and Ukiah. Find more information at … Read more
A 74-year-old Mendocino County man was found in his truck submerged in the Russian River on Saturday. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office says Clifford Souza was reported missing last Wednesday. Investigators believe Souza’s truck ran off the road and into the river, though its unclear when.
When the Clearlake City Council meets on Thursday evening, it will hear two appeals of orders of abatement on 15 properties in the city. City staff will ask the council to adopt resolutions denying the appeals. The cases and properties in question have been before the council since 2019 and through 2024.
The search continues for a missing Fort Bragg man. 64 year old Michael Kleppe, vanished after leaving work at Sherwood Oaks on April 24th. Michael Kleppe is 5’7” tall, weighing around 180 pounds, with scars on his right leg. He was last seen wearing a a blue jean jacket with a sheepskin lining, Levi jeans, … Read more
A formal dedication ceremony on Wednesday will mark the beginning of work on the new, $144 Mendocino County Courthouse in Ukiah. At noon, city, county, and state officials and the public will gather at the historic Ukiah Train Depot to commemorate and celebrate the beginning of two years work to build the monumental complex, that … Read more
Lake County has been named by the American Lung Association as one of the top 25 cleanest counties in the country for its air quality. Lake County received an “A” grade for Ozone, a “B” grade for short term particulate pollution, and is ranked the 23rd
This past Thursday, the CHP reports a Tesla Cybertruck overturned along the 101 between Ukiah and Hopland, scattering debris in the northbound lanes of traffic. The driver was seen to be lying beside the vehicle shortly after the crash, but CHP later confirmed no injuries were reported. The crash is being investigated.