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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
A Ukiah man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, and child endangerment after hitting parked vehicles on Ford Street and leaving the scene. Following the accident, 49-year-old Lincoln Chalmers, picked up his 14-year-old child, but was stopped near Ukiah High School, as witnesses to the earlier collision called police. UPD reports Chalmers … Read more
The Board of Supervisors Drought Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Supervisor John Haschak and Supervisor Glenn McGourty will host a virtual meeting starting at 4PM. The Supervisors will give an update on their current discussions with community partners and staff on drought related issues. Those attending will have an opportunity to hear a brief update … Read more
Firefighters confined a small wildland fire in Lake County yesterday in the area of Bartlett Springs and High Valley roads . It was a slow-moving vegetation fire and the estimated size was a quarter acre. Ground crews and air support worked the fire. In Mendocino County, the Brooktrails Township Fire Department stopped a wildland fire … Read more