An officer-involved shooting on Thursday has left one man dead in Lakeport. According to a press release, Mendocino County Sheriff’s officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Dixon Drive after reports of a knife assault. Deputies encountered a man wielding a firearm, and attempts to de-escalate the situation deteriorated and failed and the man … Read more
Tomorrow is Pink Friday in downtown Ukiah. The inaugural event is designed to encourage residents to shop and support local businesses before Black Friday commences. Organizer of the event, Janaye Scroggin’ says by choosing to shop Pink Friday, you’re making a difference in the lives of small business owners in the community.
A Lake County man is dead and another is missing after a boating accident near Fort Bragg late last week. TheLakeCountyNews reports the Mendocino County Sheriff’s office identified the body that washed ashore on Friday as Charles Case. A second Lake County man, Kenneth Silva is still missing.
A Northshore man who was electrocuted last week has been identified. TheLakeCountyNews reports Steven Michael Green of Nice died after trying to knock a drone from a tree using an aluminum pole while standing on an aluminum ladder when the pole came into contact with a powerline. First responders attempted life-saving measures for close to … Read more
A medical emergency on the campus of a Lakeport Unified School District facility is under investigation. TheLakeCountyNews reports superintendent Matt Bullard said symptoms associated with a chemical overdose or poisoning occurred on campus. Swift and efficient response by staff provided the necessary medical intervention needed in a timely manner. Bullard also said additional counselors and … Read more
Clearlake Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing adult. Susan Costigan is a white female 5’06” 200lbs shoulder length or longer blonde hair, blue eyes. She was last seen on 09/16/23 in the area of Hudson Ave in Clearlake. It is unknown at this time what type of clothing Susan was … Read more
The Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wreck that happened on Albion Ridge Road. The Patrol says at about 7:45 a.m. Monday, a driver in a Toyota Tacoma was going at a high rate of speed eastbound on Albion Ridge Road, east of Middle Ridge Road, when the driver allowed the truck to go off … Read more
If you want to run for office in the March 5th, 2024 elections, the filing period has started in Mendocino County. Candidates interested in running in various state, local, and federal offices need to file paperwork between now and early December. County supervisor districts 1, 2, and 4 are open, along with other positions. Candidates … Read more
The California Highway Patrol says a man’s body was found along Highway 101 near the Mendocino County line on Tuesday. The Highway Patrol said the deceased male was found on the shoulder of the Geyers Road off-ramp from southbound Highway 101 at the southern end of Mendocino County. The Highway Patrol says foul play is … Read more
Mendocino County officials are hosting several community meetings to talk about regulations for short-term rentals. One of those meetings is tonight, from 6 until 7 p.m. at the Fort Bragg Veterans Memorial Building. Another meeting is set for tomorrow night from 6 until 7 p.m. at the Boonville Veterans Memroial Building. Meetings are also set … Read more