Redwood Valley Man Convicted of Making Criminal Threats

A Redwood Valley man accused of making criminal threats late last October has been convicted. Shelson Louis Cabada, 26, of Redwood Valley, was found guilty of making criminal threats. Cabada and his case were referred to the Mendocino County Adult Probation Department for a background study and sentencing recommendation. He remains in custody unless and … Read more

Crash Near Hopland Claims One

A crash on SB Highway 101 just south of Hopland late Tuesday afternoon resulted in one fatality. The crash happened near the Green Street Bridge around 12:45. A Ford Mustang sustained major damage and the driver required extrication from the vehicle. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin. Investigation into the … Read more

Mendocino Receives Grant to Upgrade and Expand City’s Recycled Water System

The Mendocino City Community Services District has announced the city has received a $14.96 million grant to upgrade and expand the city’s recycled water system. The grant from the State Water Resources Control Board will fund necessary improvements at the wastewater treatment plant and installation of a 250,000-gallon recycled water storage tank, 15 fire hydrants … Read more

Lake County AQMD Office Will Reopen With Limited Hours

The Lake County Air Quality Management District reports that it has reopened the district office and will serve customers Monday through Thursday from 9am to noon to drop off documents and some limited services . The office was closed to walk-in traffic last fall due to staffing shortages. Appointments are still advised, and residents in … Read more

101 Near Leggett Closed Due to Mudslide

Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol have announced that US-101 continues to be closed because of an active mudslide near mile post marker 85.50 that started on Monday. Authorities have set up a detour on SR-271, directing traffic from Cummings Road to Leggett. For more information, go to quickmap.dot.ca.gov.