Sheriff Comments on Incident at Coyote Valley Indian Reservation

An incident on the Coyote Valley Indian Reservation last week, where a suspect barricaded himself inside a shed, ended peacefully, as MCSO’s SWAT team used verbal negotiations to persuade the man to surrender. Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall attributes the outcome to hard work, training, tools and trust. He also is thanking the community who … Read more

-Mendocino County DA – Career Criminal Gets Life

A former Ukiah man with a long criminal record was sentenced last week in Mendocino County Superior Court to a life term in state prison on multiple felony crimes. 46-year-old Raymond Devon Jones, was convicted by a county jury last year of domestic violence, including assault with a deadly weapon, battery with serious bodily injury, … Read more

Internet for All Act Moves Forward

Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry’s Internet for All Act of 2021 passed the state assembly last week. It prioritizes the deployment of broadband infrastructure in the state’s most vulnerable and unserved rural and urban communities. The bill now heads to the state Senate.

Mendocino County Seeing Surge in COVID-19 Cases

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise in Mendocino County.Health Officer Dr.. Andy Coren says there is a surge with daily average case rates over 8 per day per 100,000 residents, and a concentration of positive cases in Ukiah, Redwood Valley, and Willits. The Office Bar & Bistro and The Pub have been confirmed … Read more

Search Continues for Man Missing After Boating Accident

The Lake County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol have been searching for a man who went missing in Clear Lake after he boat he was in capsized shortly before 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Authorities say man, whose name was not released, was reportedly trying to rescue someone shortly before he disappeared.

Ukiah High School Holds Graduation Ceremony for Class of 2021

The Ukiah High Class of 2021 graduated Saturday during a ceremony at the football field. The seniors gathered in the stands wearing their caps, gowns, and masks. Ukiah High School also hosted the graduation ceremonies for Pomolita Middle School last Thursday night, and Eagle Peak Middle School on Friday night.

Governor Extends Outdoor Dining Expansion and To-Go Drinks

As the state prepares to lift all COVID-19 restrictions on June 15, some pandemic changes such as outdoor dining and to-go drinks will likely remain. The Governor announced via social media last week that the flexible dining rules gave customers safer & fun options to support the restaurant industry, and the state will allow those … Read more

PG&E Fined For Violating Guidelines During Public Safety Power Shutoffs

California regulators have fined Pacific Gas and Electric Co $106 million for allegedly violating guidelines in 2019 for executing planned power outages to lower wildfire risks. The fine by an administrative law judge is part of an ongoing effort by the California Public Utilities Commission to hold the state’s major investor-owned utilities accountable for the … Read more

June 4th 2021 First Friday Art Walk

Ukiah’s first Friday Art Walk is back starting today. The art show opens at the Corner Gallery in Ukiah, and continue through the entire month of June. Learn more at artwalkukiah.org.

Lake County properties in Wildfire Debris Removal Program Completed

The cleanup process in the state’s wildfires debris removal effort continues and Lake County properties are completed. Nearly 4,000 properties damaged from 2020 fires across the state, were enrolled in California’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program. There are nine participating properties in Lake County, and CalRecycle says site and asbestos assessments have been completed for all … Read more