Saturday is drug takeback day in Lakeport. The Lakeport Police Department will be collecting unused and expired drugs at the lobby entrance of the police station on Main Street between 10-2. Over-the-counter or prescription medication in pill, tablet, liquid, cream or capsule form, including schedule II-V controlled and non-controlled substances will be accepted. Pills must … Read more
A rollover accident south of Ukiah late yesterday afternoon crashed into a power pole and knocked out electricity to around 700 PG&E customers. The accident near the intersection of State Route 253 and Highway 101 saw a vehicle roll several times before hitting the utility pole. A female driver in the vehicle was thought to … Read more
The two people killed in the crash of a private plane near Covelo over the weekend are thought to be out-of-state residents. Investigation into the fiery crash near the Round Valley Airport continues. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office says family members had contacted the office to report that their loved ones were on that plane.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has discovered human remains near Bauer Ranch Road and Mendocino Pass Road. A hunter discovered what appeared to be human bones, as well as an out-of-state photo id of an adult male near the bones. An investigation into the identity of the remains is underway. Anyone with information is asked … Read more
CalFIRE Mendocino personnel plans on conducting a controlled burn of brush piles at the unit headquarters in Willits. The burns are scheduled from today through Saturday, November 4th. There may be smoke visible in the area. Approximately 20-25 piles will be burnt.
With colder weather on the horizon, Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced this month that it is again offering free in-home safety checks of gas appliances, and the re-lighting of pilot lights. You can call PG&E or schedule an inspection by visiting www.pge.com/pilotlights.
The City of Lakeport has announced that the grand opening ceremonies for the new Xabatin Community Park will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the park on Main Street. Xabatin is derived from the original Native American name for Clear Lake in the Pomo language. The Clear Lake High School band, Lake County Military … Read more
The California Transportation Commission has allocated more than $3.7 billion to rebuild the state’s transportation infrastructure. Almost $40 million has been earmarked for Mendocino County for repairs and other projects on Route 1 near Westport south of Hillcrest Terrace and roadway and culvert repairs on Route 162 near Dos Rios to east of the Middle … Read more
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors at their last meeting decided not to approve a request for Measure B funds to build a new substance use disorder center. KZYX reports the board said a lack of specifics and issues with the new jail, which is supposed to serve inmates with mental issues were some of … Read more
The ocean at Caspar Beach remains off-limits to swimmers due to high bacterial levels. Signs are posted on the beach and contact with the water should be avoided.