A Cloverdale man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman at Ukiah big box store. The jury on Tuesday found Timothy Scott McIlvain, 55, guilty of misdemeanor sexual battery, misdemeanor attempted indecent exposure, and misdemeanor delaying or obstructing a peace officer after he groped a female food demonstrator in late May. He then … Read more
Another prescribed burn is slated to take place at Shamrock Ranch in Laytonville today. CalFire reports the operation is expected to continue through the week, starting at around 8 am and ending at around 3 pm each day through Friday. About 500 acres will be involved in the burn, all part of the state’s efforts … Read more
Work on Gobbi Street in Ukiah starts again today, replacing sewer lines near the Acorn Village apartments and moving toward State Street. Traffic will be one-way westbound between Waugh Lane and Main Street Monday thru Friday this week from 7 am to 5pm.
CalFire and the Jackson Demonstration State Forest are holding a series of public discussions regarding the future of the forest and its 1o year management plan. The plan is prepared by CalFire and is reviewed and approved by the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. The first meetings will be held on Monday, the 21st … Read more
There’s a beach hazards statement for the Mendocino Coast through this evening. An increased threat of sneaker waves is present. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Stay farther back from the water today, and never turn your back on the ocean.
Tickets are still available for the Plowshares and Meals on Wheels 18th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser in Ukiah on Saturday from 4-6:30 pm at the Plowshares Community Dining Center.
The former owner of Geiger’s Market in Hopland is apparently in default on two loans. Former owner Michael Braught received a low-interest Community Development Block Grant or CDBG loan for $180K for inventory and working capital, with the condition that 6 full-time jobs be created by a deadline of July 1, 2024, shortly before putting … Read more
The Mendocino County Air Quality Management District says diminished air quality in the area of Laytonville may continue for a few more days. A prescribed burn on the Shamrock Ranch affected air quality in Willits, Brooktrails, Laytonville, and Round Valley. A second burn is scheduled for today, Friday, and Saturday north of Laytonville on lower … Read more
At the meeting of the Lake County Board of Supervisors, the emergency declaration for the Glenhaven Fire was ratified. Supervisor Jessica Pyska said the use of a portable Starlink satellite set up at the scene that provided internet connectivity was a “game changer”, allowing the Sheriff’s office to gain assistance from other agencies rapidly. Also, … Read more
A Clearlake man has been arrested after reports of a dogfight, a cry for help, and a gunshot. Jesse Adams, 26, was taken into custody after a neighbor called in a complaint. While investigating in the area of Chippewa Trail and Fairway Drive in the Kelseyville Riviera, Lake County Sheriff’s deputies found a handgun in … Read more