The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake’s Running Creek Casino was honored this week by the California Clean Air Project with the California Tribal Community Health Leadership Award. The casino has been a smoke-free facility since the COVID-19 pandemic. Sherry Treppa, chairwoman for the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Tribe said the tribe is honored to … Read more
An Oakland woman lost while visiting Fort Bragg has been found safe. Elizabeth Schenk had gone on a walk and was reported missing on Tuesday and was found after being missing for almost three days and two nights in a heavily wooded area north of the city. Schenk was transported to a command post after … Read more
Authorities are seeking leads in a case of vandalism and theft at the Middletown High School. The theft and damage was discovered the day after the annual “senior prank” is thought to have taken place. The pranksters and vandals are thought to be two different groups. The vandalism is believed to have happened early Monday … Read more
A fire on Sherwood Road in the Longvale area between Laytonville and Willits on Wednesday destroyed several buildings. Fire crews from around the area responded to find several buildings on fire in an open field surrounded by woodlands. The blaze was knocked down quickly. The Alert California camera labeled Longvale 2 caught the blaze. Cleanup … Read more
The company that misprinted ballots for the primary election in Mendocino County has lost its certification, according to the Secretary of State. Integrated Voting Systems, which had been working for the county for 15 years, sent out 52,000 incorrectly printed ballots in February. They then sent out replacement ballots free of charge, with voters receiving … Read more
The Annual Lakeport Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast is Saturday at the Silveira Community Center from 7 to 11 am. Profits benefit 4-H Clubs around Lake County. The Memorial Day Parade will follow the breakfast.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Oakland woman. Elizabeth Schenk was reported missing on Tuesday when she was last seen in the 31000 block of Bruhel Point Road in Fort Bragg, where she was visiting. At 70, Schenk is at risk due to her age and … Read more
Late last week, first responders from agencies in Mendocino County participated in a large-scale training exercise, including training at Lake Mendocino over the weekend with partners from other counties. Also held was the Trauma Expo, hosted at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley, which featured staged ATV and motorcycle crashes, which allowed first responders and hospital staff … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors after a closed session earlier this week announced that Robin Ruddock Borre has been appointed Special District Administrator, succeeding Scott Harter who is retiring at 27 years of public service, last serving the City of Lakeport and Lake County. Ruddock Borre is a Lake County native with 25 years … Read more
The Lakeport Police Department has announced a new foot patrol program for the downtown business area, including Main Street, Museum Park, Library Park, and Xabatin Community Park, and is bounded by Clear Lake to the east, Forbes Street to the west, Clear Lake Avenue to the north and C Street to the south. Officer Katie … Read more