CalFire wants residents to know that fraudulent social media accounts asking for donations have begun to spring up in light of the L.A. fires. CalFire says it does not solicit donations either in person or online. Their social media accounts are verified with a blue or gray checkmark by their names and are listed as … Read more
A beach hazards statement has been extended through Monday afternoon for Coastal Mendocino. Sneaker ways are possible, sweeping across the beach unexpectedly, carrying people off the beach, rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can also carry heavy, unseen objects that can crush a person. Stay farther away from the beach and never turn your back on … Read more
A Willits man has been arrested in Ukiah on weapons and drug charges. Dustin R. Bruce, 41 was observed acting suspiciously near a pickup with numerous vehicle code violations. A search of Bruce’s person turned up a bundle of packaged methamphetamine and in the vehicle were a rifle, ammo, and drug paraphernalia. Bruce was booked … Read more
The Mendocino Sheriff’s Department has identified the man found in the water below the cliffs just south of Kasten Street on Tuesday as 65-year-old Douglas Shapiro. Injuries to his body were consistent with a fall down the cliff side. Foul play is not suspected and the exact cause of Shapiro’s death will be determined by … Read more
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman from Middletown. Anne Marie Jamieson, 58, also known as Anne Marie Mancini was reported missing on Nov. 29th but has not been heard from since May or June. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s … Read more
The Clearlake Hitch is one step closer to being declared an endangered species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reviewed the data and said declaring the Hitch a protected species is warranted. Habitat degradation has put the fish on the decline and federal support will go a long way to getting the fish protected. … Read more
Two brothers lost after their vehicle was trapped at a low water crossing in the Mendocino National Forest were rescued this past weekend. The Glenn County Sheriff’s office reported it received a Public Safety Answering Point message from an Apple SOS signal late afternoon on Friday. Search and rescue responded to locate the two brothers … Read more
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body found near the cliffs close to Out of This World on Main Street. Emergency responders were called to the area just before 4 p.m. for a possible water rescue, which turned out to be a body in the water. The Coast Guard assisted due to difficult … Read more
The Clearlake City Council meets this evening at 5 p.m. First is a closed session to discuss the city’s lawsuit against Highlands Mutual Water Company. Then at the public meeting, the council will appoint committee and commission members and discuss the county’s Special Districts purchase of four tax-defaulted properties in the city for sewer system … Read more
The Clearlake Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing at-risk adult. Juan Garcia was last seen in the area of Pine Avenue in Clearlake on Tuesday evening. Juan is a 26-year-old male with long black hair, beard and brown eyes, 5’07 and 170lbs. Juan was last seen wearing a black hoodie, … Read more