Thompson Funding Request for Lake County’s Chip Seal Program Included in Upcoming Highway Bill

Congressman Mike Thompson announced that his request for over $2 million for Lake County’s chip seal project to address county roads in Lakeport, Kelseyville, Cobb Mountain and Hidden Valley was included in the infrastructure package that will be marked up later this week by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Thompson said Lake County roads … Read more

UUSD Antigen COVID-19 Testing Continues in June

UUSD will continue to administer antigen COVID-19 testing in June. This testing is available to all UUSD employees and students, even if they are not participating in summer school. The testing will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the District Service Center at 511 South Orchard Avenue. Testing Dates are: today as … Read more

Update on Boat Accident that Claimed 2 Lives

An update on a boat accident that claimed two lives. The boat capsized on Clear Lake early Saturday morning. 51-year-old Webster Medley III went missing after trying to rescue his fiance 50-year-old Novia Walton. She was pulled from the water and died later at a hospital from her injuries. Lake County authorities say Medley’s body … Read more

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