New evidence submitted by Auditor Chamise Cubbison’s defense in her civil suit outlines a pattern of deliberate actions to block her from becoming the county auditor by DA David Eyster. Days before Judge Ann Moorman is due to sit for Cubbison’s preliminary hearing in the criminal case against her have brought revelations that Eyster has … Read more
Lakeport Police have announced they have arrested a man who was involved in two separate fights and was armed. 27-year-old Davon Keller of Lakeport was arrested on Friday after physical altercations on Thursday. Keller had been booked on an arrest warrant for assault with a deadly weapon, violation of probation and obstruction.
The Lakeport City Council meets tomorrow evening at 6 and will hear a presentation from Police Chief Dale Stoebe with the annual crime statistics and will hear the introduction of an ordinance amending the city code regarding the use of public restrooms as a response to loitering in the city’s public bathrooms. City Clerk Kelly … Read more
A beach hazards statement for Coastal Mendocino County has been extended through this afternoon. Sneaker waves are possible, sweeping across the shore unexpectedly, carrying people off the coast, rocks, and jetties. Sneaker waves can also carry heavy, unseen objects that can crush a person. There is also a wind advisory for Lake County through this … Read more
The Noyo Bridge has become the focus of concern after a transgender teen who went missing in December was found at the base of the bridge. Since 2011, the Fort Bragg Police have responded to 15 people who may have intended to commit suicide from the bridge, with six of those people dying there. At … Read more
Three people have been arrested in the Upper Lake area after a traffic stop turned up a large amount of dispensary-type marijuana products, packaging for those products, and a large amount of cash. Mamar Aljazara, 53, Illinois, Mohanad Maali, 48, Illinois, and Ali Salem, 47, Illinois, were all arrested on charges related to illegal marijuana … Read more
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