Ukiah Police report the arrest of two people on charges of conspiracy and theft after being found with a stolen vehicle in the Kohls parking lot late last week. Officers found a vehicle with old Dealer plates, which came up as stolen out of Redding. Lane Michael Johnson, 26, of Crescent City tried to flee … Read more
Bower Park in Gualala is open once again after a part of the park was closed in 2022 due to worries about hazardous trees. Those trees have been removed and in the near future, the park is expected to undergo renovations
Construction on the new Mendocino County Courthouse is slated to start in May of next year. State officials will start in October to secure all the permits necessary to start one of the most significant public projects in the last 7 decades in the county. The 82,000 sq ft, two-story building’s budget now stands at … Read more
Firefighters are working to contain the Reservoir Fire east of Clearlake Oaks. The fire has been burning since Monday along Indian Valley Reservoir Road and Walker Ridge Road SE of Indian Valley Reservoir in eastern Lake County. Forward progress has been stopped.
Fort Bragg police officers last week served a search warrant in the area of the 100 block of Minnesota Avenue after investigating a tip that cocaine was being sold in that area. Officers located cocaine packaged for sale, over $22,000 in cash. Christopher Moran, 41 of Fort Bragg, was questioned, arrested, and booked into the … Read more
Ukiah Police officers conducting routine security checks of businesses on Airport Park Boulevard over the weekend noticed a tent occupied by a man just south of the Sourdough Bread Company. When officers approached the man began acting suspiciously, provided false identification, and prompted officers to check the tent. Officers found a loaded flare gun, pepper … Read more
The Pomo-inspired art installation at Xabatin Community Park is complete. The Sheecome-Gathering project provides a seating area for people to connect to one another and to the site.
The Lake County 2050 process is underway, it will update the county general plan and the area plans for each community. A new community survey is open and will be available through Sept. 2. The general plan team said input will help shape the future of Lake County. You will be asked to select your … Read more
When the Clearlake City Council meets Thursday at 6 pm, the council will discuss and consider adopting city guidelines for tribal consultation on projects. Staff will present a case study of the water district consolidation in the Ukiah Valley and seek direction from the council. there will also be consideration of a name change related … Read more
The Mendocino Transit Authority has announced the restoration of the Local 9 Evening Bus Service in Ukiah, starting Friday. The restoration of the service was achieved in partnership with Mendocino College to benefit residents and students who need hourly bus service from 5-11 p.m. Mendocino College students will be able ride for free, students must … Read more