A Ukiah man was arrested Saturday after allegedly threatening a man with a fake gun and intentionally ramming the victim’s vehicle, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Lake Mendocino Drive. Eloy Lopez Jr., 26, fled a CHP traffic stop, and his vehicle was later found. Lopez was detained and arrested for … Read more
The Lakeport City Council when it meets tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. is set to consider long-term, exclusive agreements with two nonprofit organizations this week. These agreements involve the use of key city-owned properties, including the historic Carnegie Library.
A beach hazards statement is in effect through tomorrow, Tuesday morning. An increased threwat of sneaker waves is expected for coastal Mendocino County. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, carrying people in the sea. Stay farther back from the water.
A vehicle went off Highway 1 near mile marker 96 in Mendocino County, roughly five miles south of Highway 101, Tuesday, just after 5 p.m. , prompting a ground and air medical response. The solo vehicle with one occupant went down an embankment and was not visible from the road. An air ambulance was requested … Read more
On Wednesday, the Ukiah City Council heard an update on the cleanup and proposed restoration of the New Palace Hotel from owner Tom Carter. Carter estimated the revitalization cost at around $20 million and projected a four- to five-year restoration, and another year for permits and funding, to restore historic features like the Otis Elevator. … Read more
The Ukiah Police Dept. reports this past Saturday, the 22nd, at around 8:20 AM, officers responded to a traffic collision where the driver and only occupant Alexa Harz, had crashed a white Mini Cooper into a school cafeteria. Harz, found standing by the car with visible beer cans inside, was uninjured. Harz was speeding westbound … Read more
Fort Bragg’s interim police chief has been permanently appointed to the position. Eric Swift was named Police Chief, effective Tuesday. Swift was selected for his commitment to transparency and community-based policing, as proven by the launch of the new public Flock camera portal. City Manager Isaac Whippy expressed confidence that Swift will “strengthen relationships, support … Read more
Only 242 mail-in ballots on the Nov. 4th Proposition 50 special election remain to be counted in Lake County. Statewide, the “yes vote” maintains a significant lead at 64.4% to 35.6% no. Locally, the Lake County preliminary count has flipped, with the “no vote” now ahead by 55 votes. Local results will be certified Dec. … Read more
The Fort Bragg Police Department has introduced an online public portal for its seven Flock safety cameras, which capture license plates and vehicle models to fight crime. Interim Police Chief Eric Swift stressed the lawful use of the cameras and stressed that data is not shared with federal immigration authorities or third parties, adhering to … Read more
The CHP’s Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period starts at 6:01 p.m. tomorrow evening, the 26th, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Officers will enforce traffic laws, including seat belt usage, to promote safety. Last year’s Thanksgiving HEP saw 36 deaths in California, with six of the 14 killed not wearing their seatbelts. Over 1,100 DUI arrests were also … Read more