Mendocino County Grand Jury Posts Finding of Complaint Against City of Willits

After a complaint of multiple irregularities including an intimidating and toxic workplace culture for city of Willits employees, the Mendocino County Grand Jury in its report has found ample evidence to support that claim. The Grand Jury has given recommendations to the City Manager and to the City Council, including restoring and filling the position … Read more

Transient Arrested in Connection With Machete Attack in Boonville

Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man suspected of attacking someone with a machete in Boonville last Monday. Investigators say the suspect entered a residence without warning and attacked the 74-year-old victim. The suspect then fled the scene. Ryan Stearns, a 43-year-old transient, was located in Comptche on Wednesday and booked into the Mendocino County … Read more

Lake County Learns Trump Freeze Includes Over A Million in Expected School Funding

Lake County has learned that roughly $1.2 million in school funding has been frozen as part of the Trump administrations freeze of over $6 billion in federal education funding nationwide. The freeze came abruptly without an explanation, raising concerns about its legality and motivation. Lake County Superintendent of Schools Brock Falkenberg said in a statement, … Read more

Controversial Annexation Map Removed From Ukiah City Website

The Ukiah City Council has removed a controversial annexation map from its website to demonstrate a commitment to reevaluate the proposal. Ukiah City Council member Mari Rodin made the suggestion after a meeting with the Mendocino County Board of Superviors said it was considering discontinuing a revenue sharing agreement with four cities in the county, … Read more