New Arrivals: First Babies Born in Mendo, Lake Counties

There were some new arrivals over New Year’s. In Mendocino County, just before 4 am Monday morning, baby Mila was born to parents Shelby McGlothlin and Dylan Fraser Gilbert. The family received a First Baby Basket from the Adventist Health Ukiah Valley’s Family Birth Center. Lake County’s first baby of 2024 was born at 10:26 … Read more

Rotary Clubs of Mendocino Present County Search and Rescue With New Gear

December 17th, the Rotary Clubs of Mendocino County, representing Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Mendocino and Willits, presented the local county search and rescue team with specialized rain gear purchased with a collaborative grant with matching funds from Rotary International. Before the specialized rain gear, volunteers all wore their own personal gear, with no uniformity. The Search … Read more

Gas Prices Up Slightly

The average price of gas in the state has gone up slightly. This week the average was $4.65 a gallon as compared to $4.58 last week. The average price in Ukiah was $4.32.

Commercial Dungeness Crab Season Open

The delayed Dungeness crab season will now open on January 5th in Mendocino County. The commercial crab season was delayed to allow migrating species to be undisturbed. The recreational season has been open since mid-December.

Lakeport Man Accused of Murder Gets Pre-Trial Release

A Lakeport man accused of murder has had his request for pre-trial release granted.  Alfredo Carretero Jr. was arrested and charged with murder in early October.  DNA found at the scene linked him to the murder of a woman near Rohnert Park.  He had been held without bail until the release was granted earlier this … Read more