At its last meeting, the Lakeport City Council voted to approve a contract that would have Bob Hall and Associates commence a search for a new Police Chief to succeed Chief Brad Rasmussen, who retires later this year and who will be running for District 4 Supervisor. The contract with Hall and Associates is for … Read more
A stolen car report ended up in a short high-speed chase before the thief was caught. A Honda Civic was called in as stolen from a taco shop on State Street in Ukiah. California Highway Patrol engaged in pursuit of the vehicle for a short time. UPD’s license plate reader spotted the vehicle and officers … Read more
The Fort Bragg Police Department has launched an initiative aimed at combating fentanyl sale and use in the area. The Fort Bragg Community Task Force on Fentanyl, or Project Right Now is aimed at rehabilitation of young people with substance abuse issues. A grant of over $345,000 from the California Department of Health Care Services’ … Read more
A tree that fell in Willits after days of heavy rain and gusty winds was cleared from the road after briefly blocking the morning commute. Early Tuesday, Willits PD received calls that the northbound lanes of the 1000 block of South Main Street were blocked. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office responded, as did the City’s … Read more
Unemployment in Lake and Mendocino counties was up slightly in December. Professional and business services posted the most month-over-month job losses, the state agency reported. Mendocino County’s rate was 5.4%, up from 4.8% in November and up more than a point over last year’s 4.3%. Lake County’s unemployment rate was higher, at 6.9%, up from … Read more
The co-founder of Caring Kitchen has retired from North Coast Opportunities. During her tenure, April Cunningham and Caring Kitchen served 2400 meals to 600 patients and their families and helped educate 120 teen volunteers.
The city of Fort Bragg reports a section of bluff in the area of Todd’s Point on the Pomo Bluffs collapsed over the weekend. The collapse moved the cliff’s edge closer to the walking path, making it unsafe. The area is closed off to all foot traffic.
The search for an injured hiker near Lake Mendocino has had a happy ending. Saturday, multiple agencies were called in to search for a hiker in the area of the Lake Mendocino Dam. Boats were called in to search the shoreline and a foot search was launched near the spillway. The missing hiker was located … Read more
Flooding in Upper Lake continues due to heavy rains and a build-up of debris blocking the original channel of Clover Creek between First and Second Streets, which is private property. The area around First and Washington streets has experienced flooding before and was taped off as of yesterday. Flooding was also reported in Scotts Valley.
A boil water advisory is in effect for those residents who draw their water from the southern half of Clearlake. The Lake County Health Service has issued the order in response to a sewage overflow incident on Burns Valley Road in Clearlake. Anyone with a private water intake from the lake is advised to boil … Read more