The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office has reported human remains have been found in a vehicle near the Covelo dump. TheWillitsNews reports CalFire reported to the dump mid-morning yesterday to find the vehicle on fire and then Covelo Fire personnel called the Sheriff’s office. The death is considered suspicious and an investigation with assistance from the … Read more
A series of cultural burns are scheduled for today and the next couple of days in the Cobb Area as part of the Lake County Cal-TREX, a prescribed and cultural fire training exchange led by the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, or TERA. TheLakeCountyNews reports the goals of the burns are to reduce fuel loading, support capacity … Read more
Yesterday, supporters filled the courtroom as Auditor Chamise Cubbison and former payroll manager Paula June Kennedy stood before Judge Keith Faulder. According to TheUkiahDailyJournal, the crowd was so large the judge allowed observers to sit in the jury box. Kennedy’s public defender asked the court for a delay in order to review investigative reports. The … Read more
The jobless rate in the state climbed slightly last month, while in Lake County it remained unchanged. The Employment Development Department said the September unemployment rate in Lake County was 5.6%, the same rate as in August. The jobless rate was 4.3% at this time a year ago. Most of the county’s job sectors showed … Read more
The search continues for a suspected carjacker who fled law enforcement on foot yesterday afternoon in Hopland. The suspect is a white male adult, 6?, 195 pounds, with brown hair, and brown eyes, wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans. He reportedly was seen carrying “a large knife and an unknown object. Mendocino County Sheriff … Read more
The Clearlake City Council meets Thursday evening at six and will discuss a possible rate increase from Golden State Water Company that could raise water rates by over 40% in a three-year period. The council will also consider adopting an employee home loan assistance program. Posted to kuki.vncnews.com Oct. 31, 2023 7:28 AM CST by … Read more
The East Region Town Hall, or ERTH, meets tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m., and will hear an update on Spring Valley, with reports on illegal cannabis grows, FireWise Community safety, and Spring Valley Lake recovery.
The Clearlake City Council meets Thursday evening at six and will discuss a possible rate increase from Golden State Water Company that could raise water rates by over 40% in a three-year period. The council will also consider adopting an employee home loan assistance program.
Lake County has hired a new deputy county administrative officer. Lisa Judd will focus on housing-related priorities in the county and will immediately start to work on a housing strategic plan, including focusing on very low income through workforce-level housing.
A new state fire marshall has been appointed by Governor Newsome. Chief Daniel Berlant of Auburn is the new head of CalFire. Berlant has served with CalFire since 2001 and according to TheLakeCountyNews has served in numerous capacities.