Just after 6 p.m. on Thursday, a crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle resulted in the rider of the bike being flown out of the county for treatment of major injuries. The crash happened on Highway 20 near the Dollar General in Nice. The road was blocked in both directions as the rider and … Read more
Police Department has arrested a man on weapons and drug charges after he fled from police. A UPD officer on patrol near the FoodMaxx on Airport Road spotted a vehicle without plates speeding through the parking lot. The officer followed the vehicle until the driver stopped, got out of the vehicle began walking away, and … Read more
A beach hazard statement remains in effect through this afternoon for coastal Mendocino County. Sneaker waves continue to be a possibility. Those waves can sweep across beaches without warning, carrying people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. The waves also carry large objects that can crush a person.
The Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College is holding a “Super Saturday” enrollment event from 10 am to 2 pm this weekend. Application assistance, financial aid support, and drop-in counseling will be available. The campus culinary department will also host their open house enrollment event in conjunction with Super Saturday. Tours of the state-of-the-art … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect through Friday morning for the Mendocino Coast. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected. Sneaker waves can sweep people into the sea and carry large objects, which can crush a person. Stay farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.
A documentary produced by two sisters from Mendocino County has brought attention to the issues of rising tension between ranchers and large-scale marijuana grows in the area. Keely Brazil Covello and Michaela Brazil Gillies produced the documentary, “High Country Murder” about the unsolved murder of rancher Richard Drewry, who was found dead in his truck … Read more
Volunteers are needed for the Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care annual Point in Time count of the homeless on Wednesday, the 29th. The count is used by federal and state agencies to calculate the need for homeless services funding. The Continuum of Care is a group of service providers, Tribal Governments, non-profits, faith-based … Read more
A bridge near Mendocino will be closed through at least tomorrow as Caltrans works to replace it. The Jack Peters Creek Bridge on Route 1 will be closed overnight from 10 pm to 6 am both Wednesday and Thursday nights. The bridge will be closed to all traffic except emergency responder traffic, which will be … Read more
The Yuba Community College District Board meets tomorrow at 3 pm and will consider approving a new faculty contract to close the two-year-long contract negotiation process. A closed session will take place before the usual 5 pm start time of the meeting to discuss labor negotiations with groups including the Faculty Association of Yuba Community … Read more
Applications for District 1 representative on the Lake County Planning Commission are now open. New Supervisor Helen Owen announced she is taking applications for the position as part of her promise to represent the district fairly. Owen has created a panel with representatives from all district areas to review applications. Top candidates will be interviewed … Read more