The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow morning and on the agenda, a presentation on the progress of the new sheriff’s headquarters at the former armory building and an update of the county’s general plan and local area plans updates.
Although unemployment rates statewide are up slightly, in Lake County, the number of folks looking for jobs has dropped. In Lake County, unemployment in February was 7%, an improvement over the 7.4% rate reported in January. Lake County’s February 2023 unemployment rate was 6.3%. The state’s jobless rate increased from 5.2% in January to 5.3% … Read more
The man who shot and killed the mother of his child with a shotgun in Covelo has been identified. Johnathon Lee Draughan was booked into the Mendocino County Jail on felony murder charges with a 10-year felony enhancement for using a weapon in the murder of Brandy Kay Mathieson of Covelo. A criminal order of … Read more
The Ukiah City Council’s declaration that the historic Palace Hotel is an imminent threat to the public has blocked the State Historic Preservation’s Office attempt to step in and stop the proposed demolition of the landmark. By state law, no historic structure registered as historic can be altered or demolished without review. The city council’s declaration … Read more
A Lakeport man has been taken into custody after a four-hour standoff with Lakeport Police on Wednesday evening. Patrick James Davies refused to leave a home in the 900 block of 11th Street after a female with visible injuries was escorted from the residence. The woman was taken to the hospital by a Lake Family … Read more
The Clearlake Police have announced that missing 12-year-old Finnegan Fields has been located. He was reported missing after not returning home in Lucerne.
The Mendocino County Elections office reports that they continue to count ballots from the March 5th election and are preparing to finalize the results. Registrar of Voters Katrina Bartolomie said she expects to have another vote count on Wednesday or Thursday.
Some PG&E customers will receive a rebate as a result of the California Climate Credit. Electric and Gas customers will receive credits on their bills for a total of about $140 between the two services. The rebate is given to electric customers in April and October and natural gas customers receive credits in April.
Off-shore sites in Mendocino County have been identified as prime locations for wind energy development in the state. A study conducted by Point Blue, a leader in environmental research and conservation represents a major step forward in balancing renewable energy goals while minimizing impact to the marine environment and surrounding communities. The report comes just … Read more
A man finally surrendered to police in Covelo after shooting the mother of his child with a shotgun. According to reports, the woman had an unserved order of protection against the man. The as of yet unidentified man shot the woman in the face, chest and groin, while holding his child, then called 911. The … Read more