Two people, 24-year-old Joe Nathan Boggs, of Lucerne, and 19-year-old Nina Phyllis Martin, of Nice, were arrested following a high-speed chase. A CHP officer tried to stop the vehicle for speeding on Highway 29 near Lakeport. Martin, who was the driver, refused to stop, continued into the Kelseyville area, and sideswiped a guard rail on … Read more
Ukiah Unified School District’s Superintendent is reminding parents that if anyone in your household is sick or exposed to someone who is sick, it is extremely important to keep your children home. The districts had several students exposed to COVID-19 positive individuals outside of school. These exposures have required many other students and staff to … Read more
The City of Lakeport is preparing to deal with illegal fireworks for the July 4th holiday. Each year, the Police Department files an Illegal Fireworks Police Operation Plan with the City Council which identifies areas where illegal fireworks were a problem last year and how law enforcement will deal with those areas this year. The … Read more
The Governor’s revised May budget includes continued funding and support for rehabilitating Clear Lake. Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry secured $15 million to aid in the Middle Creek Restoration project, part of an effort to promote the natural habitats and health of Clear Lake. Aguiar-Curry made the announcement after successfully working with Secretary John Laird of the … Read more
This week, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is conducting its system inspections program using drones and helicopters along electric transmission lines that run through Mendocino County. The goal is to have all inspections completed in Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas by July 31.
There are many opportunities this week in Ukiah to get a COVID-19 vaccine. At the Ukiah Fairgrounds, you can get the Moderna 1st dose today from 4 PM – 7 PM, tomorrow Pfizer 1st & 2nd dose | 3 PM – 5 PM, and Moderna 1st & 2nd dose | 5 PM – 7 PM. … Read more
The state’s mask mandate will remain in place until June 15th. The CDC announced last week that fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks or socially distance indoors or outdoors, with some exceptions. Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the four-week delay in California will allow businesses time to make … Read more
A small vegetation fire near Ukiah was quickly controlled yesterday evening. According to Cal Fire Mendocino Unit, the vegetation Fire was at Hwy 101 near Nelson RD. Helitack and Hopland Fire, Ukiah Valley and Cal Fire all assisted at the scene.
Organizers are pleased with the turnout for the 2021 Catfish Derby. The event was cancelled last year due to the pandemic but made its comeback over the weekend in Clearlake Oaks. The 37th annual event brought nearly 900 anglers. Around 600 of those registered came from out of the county. During the three-day tournament, 207 … Read more
A Ukiah woman is facing several charges, including Battery on a Peace Officer, following her arrest yesterday morning. Police were called to Walmart on Airport Boulevard regarding theft of merchandise and an assault on two employees. An officer tried to detain the suspect, 32-year-old Racheal Seivertson, who punched the Officer in the face. Seivertson was … Read more