A former health services director with the County of Lake’s Health Services Department is suing the County, alleging he was fired in September of 2023 after a “no-confidence” letter was written and signed by employees in his department. Jonathan Portney, 37, said he was terminated for complaining about racial discrimination and harassment, illegal conduct in … Read more
Three horses were killed as the result of an accident involving the motorhome towing the horses in their trailer along State Route 20 just east of Clear Lake on Sunday night. The crash sent the horse trailer down an embankment. The driver and passengers in the motorhome sustained minor injuries. The eastbound lane of Highway … Read more
A vehicle and bicyclist crash on Friday night at the intersection of North State Street and Kunzler Ranch Road in Ukiah resulted in the cyclist being airlifted to a local hospital. The collision happened around 7:19 in the evening, with the victim lying in the roadway after the crash. It’s unclear whether the cyclist was … Read more
The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority was dispatched to a fire in the 2400 block of South State Street early Valentine’s Day. A fire in the family woodstove spread to the walls of the house. The stove’s chimney was found to be clogged, causing the fire. The family was displaced and the American Cross was called … Read more
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating human remains found in a remote part of the county last week. A call on Wednesday alerted the office to the discovery of a skeleton in the Mendocino National Forest north of Lucerne. The Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit, the Coroner, and the U.S. Forest Service responded to the … Read more
As the stabilization of the Palace Hotel in Ukiah continues, part of the old hotel are reappearing. More than 15,000 pounds of debris have been moved from the ground floor, revealing the old tile floors and an underground storage area used at one time to store liquor. The new owner/contractor, Tom Carter, says efforts to … Read more
On Wednesday, deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Ukiah Police Department served a felony warrant on a resident in the 700 block of Village Circle in Ukiah. Brandon Langenderfer was arrested on his felony warrant and charges of felon in possession of a weapon and ammunition and resisting arrest. He’s … Read more
With more wet weather expected from another atmospheric river moving through the area possibly late Sunday into next week, the National Weather Service has issued a new flood watch for areas including Lake County. There should be some clearing starting this afternoon with more rain possible on Sunday.
A high surf advisory remains in effect through this afternoon for coastal Mendocino County. Large breaking waves of 20 to 22 feet are possible. Surf conditions will be dangerous with possible beach erosion. Beachcombing is highly discouraged. Mariners are urged to exercise caution or stay in port.
The Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission has announced it has signed an agreement between those agencies that rely on the Russian River for water, the Round Valley Indian tribes and stakeholders for managing water resources, allowing water diversions between the Eel and Russian Rivers.. The memorandum of understanding includes provisions for lease payments … Read more