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The Mendocino County Office of Education is seeking applicants to represent Trustee Area 3, which includes Covelo, Brooktrails, Laytonville and Willits. Find out more at mcoe.us

A Clearlake Oaks man, Clifford Merle Cutrell, 54, also known as “Cliff Hanger,” appeared in Lake County Superior Court on Tuesday after being arrested last week. A registered sex offender, Cutrell faces ten felony charges, including kidnapping to commit robbery or rape, assault, four counts of oral copulation by force, rape by force, burglary, threats, … Read more

Expect hot temperatures today. A heat advisory will be in effect starting at 11 am on Friday morning through late Saturday evening for the Northwestern and Southeastern Mendocino county interior, from Covelo to Middletown. Temperatures from 100 to 109 are expected with moderate to isolated major heat risk.

A local pillar of the community, Deanna R.C., a longtime foster parent and volunteer, lost her home and pets in a fire recently. She bravely saved two special-needs adults, including her adopted child, from the smoke-filled house. Her daughter, Danilla Sands, launched a GoFundMe to support her mother. Donations can be made via GoFundMe or … Read more

Authorities recently destroyed 13,600 pounds of processed cannabis and over 46,000 plants during an investigation into illegal cultivation on sensitive habitats in Northern California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Cannabis Enforcement Program executed 21 search warrants, documenting 213 violations impacting the Eel and Russian Rivers, and finding 19 illegal water diversions. Seven people … Read more

Lake County’s IHSS workers, represented by SEIU Local 2015, are negotiating for better contracts,working without one since 2023. The 2,400 workers provide crucial in-home care to seniors and people with disabilities. The county faces a severe caregiver shortage. SEIU Local 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz urges county officials to invest in care and value … Read more

The Clearlake City Council will discuss animal control services at its meeting on Thursday, at 6 pm. This follows their August 7 vote to terminate the contract with North Bay Animal Services. City Manager Alan Flora issued a termination notice on August 15 and was directed to add this discussion to a future agenda. The … Read more

The 5th annual Blackberry COBBler Festival, presented by the Cobb Area Council and Seigler Springs Community Redevelopment Association, is this Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Belmont Pines Golf Course. This free event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Valley fire, aiming to boost Cobb’s economy. There’ll be live music, food, beer, wine, … Read more

Gabriel Chaon, 19, of Ukiah, was arrested in Fort Bragg after a police chase involving a stolen Honda ended in a crash. Chaon, unharmed, was found with a “ghost gun.” He faces five felony charges, including vehicle theft and possession of an undetectable firearm. The chase began when Flock Safety cameras identified the stolen vehicle, … Read more

Clearlake has ended its 10-year, $375,000 annual contract with North Bay Animal Services (NBAS), citing poor management, overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and lack of communication, following a Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury report that criticized NBAS for violating state law and industry standards. Mayor Russ Cremer, Councilmember Tara Downey, and Councilmember Jessica Hooten led the termination, … Read more