Forest officials have announced that campgrounds within the Mendocino National Forest, including Letts Lake, Mill Valley, and Masterson campgrounds, are closing due to ongoing safety hazards, according to Forest Order 08-22-05. Increased drought conditions and insect activity continue to cause trees to die, and then fall in the areas of the campgrounds. Tree removal continues … Read more
A utility truck and trailer were destroyed earlier in the week by a fire in Brooktrails. A resident saw large plumes of black smoke coming from a neighbor’s property and called the fire service. Multiple fire agencies responded to the location near the intersection of First Gate Road and Pinecrest Road. Within 15 minutes of … Read more
Schafer’s Auto Repair in Mendocino continues to be famous for selling the most expensive gas in the country, this time selling for $9.45 a gallon for regular, the highest price ever documented in the history of the U.S. Patrick De Haan, the Head Petroleum Analyst for GasBuddy, confirmed that Schlafer’s is currently charging the most … Read more
Mendocino County is inviting the public to a fentanyl safety awareness day at the Ukiah Fairgrounds. People in Mendocino county are dying or being hospitalized at an alarming rate, and the county is holding the event to help educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl and its pervasive presence in society today. Behavioral Health … Read more
The former Mendocino County Sheriff has endorsed current Sheriff Matt Kendall. Former Sheriff Tom Allman’s letter of endorsement described Kendall as a young deputy and confirmed Kendall’s dedication to the county and its residents.
The pilot of the small plane that crashed recently in Willits is on life support due to head injuries sustained during the crash. Contrary to prior reports, both the pilot and passenger, his girlfriend were injured. The girlfriend suffered internal bleeding and required surgery. The crash was reported to have been at the Eden Valley … Read more
The Clearlake city council will discuss assessments for code enforcement cases, and approve a resolution to call a November election and a police equipment contract at their next meeting tomorrow at 6 pm. The call for an election comes from the fact there are two council seats coming open and the city treasurer’s job is … Read more
Mendocino College graduates were able to walk across the stage and accept their credentials in person this year, the first time since 2019. Due to the pandemic, grads from 2020, 2021, and 2022 were all invited to walk. 219 degrees and certificates were conferred to graduates.
After nearly ten years in office, Barbara Ringen will retire from her position as Treasurer/Tax Collector. With her retirement, Lake County voters will have to choose someone to fill her position. With no one in her office running for the position, the run for the seat is a contested one. Patrick Sullivan, Lake County’s tax … Read more
A plane crash in the hills east of Willits resulted in one person being injured and a small brush fire. A Cal Fire helicopter inspected the side at the scene of the crash at the Eden Valley Airstrip and said the brushfire had been put out. The pilot of the plane was transported to Willits … Read more