Willits Man Arrested in Mail Van Fires

A Willits man was arrested on suspicion of arson after setting mail vans on fire while drilling into one of the vehicle’s gas tanks. Steven Ramier was recognized by a deputy viewing security footage and a warrant was issued and served at Ramier’s residence. Ramier was found to have burn injuries on one of his … Read more

Eureka Couple Arrested in Mendocino Armed Robbery

In a press release from the Eureka Police Department, Eureka residents Brandon Haselip and Michelle McDonald were arrested in Eureka on charges of armed robbery that occurred in Mendocino County. Both were booked into the Humboldt County jail on the Mendocino warrants.

Lake County’s Jobless Rate Lowest Since Start of Pandemic

Lake County’s jobless numbers are looking up, November improved enough to give the county it’s lowest unemployment numbers since the beginning of the pandemic. Lake County recorded a 5.8% jobless rate last month, as compared to 7.4% in November of 2020. Lake County’s labor force in November totaled 28,340 individuals, of which 1,650 were unemployed.

Mendocino Dept. of Health Announces At Home COVID Tests Now Available

The Mendocino Department of Health has announced that free at-home COVID-19 tests are now available. In a press release on Christmas Eve, the Department stated that the tests are being distributed immediately through community groups that have significant public contact and through our offices in Fort Bragg, Willits, and Ukiah. The press release also noted … Read more

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Our Area

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the area. Snow levels may fall below 500 feet this morning, with periods of significant mountain snowfall through this morning. A dusting of snow may even be possible along the coast. Total accumulation of up to two inches is expected this morning. Travel across mountain roadways and … Read more

Crash Outside Ukiah Kills One, Injures Three.

Tuesday night, three people were injured and one killed in a crash near the Ukiah city limits. According to CHP, Ezekial Guzman was driving when he crossed the center line into traffic and struck another car head-on. One of the two passengers in Guzman’s vehicle was killed and Guzman and his other passenger were taken … Read more