The Ukiah Valley Water Authority is considering a 3% water rate increase for Ukiah residents in March, with further increases until July 2029, as approved by the City Council. Ukiah’s water director, Sean White, stated that five-year reviews and subsequent increases cover infrastructure costs and prevent larger future hikes. The proposal goes to the Executive … Read more
The Blue Heron 4-H Club will host its annual Veterans Day pancake breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Saw Shop Public House in Kelseyville. The cost is $14 for pancakes, eggs, bacon, orange juice, and coffee; children under 5 eat free. Proceeds will support Wreaths Across America, honoring veterans … Read more
The Lakeport Planning Commission will consider applications for residential accessory use in a commercial building and updated signage in the downtown. The commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
A head-on collision on Highway 20, west of Willits near mile marker 12, shortly before noon Sunday, involved a Honda CR-V and an SUV. CHP and four Advanced Life Support ground ambulances were on scene. By 12:32 p.m., four patients went to Coast Hospital, with three others transported to other facilities. The cause of the … Read more
The Cobb Mountain Lions Club will offer a free hot meal to community members affected by delayed federal food assistance. The dinner, featuring burgers, hot dogs, and sides, will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Monday at the Little Red Schoolhouse on Bottle Rock Road. Guests are encouraged to bring their own plates and utensils.
A mistrial was declared in the DUI case of a Ukiah man. Brian Axel Martinez, 32, of faces charges of dui, driving with a .08 blood alcohol or greater blood content and driving under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs, all with prior DUI convictions. A new jury trial is set for December
Fort Bragg’s City Council has expanded a utility capacity charge deferral program for small businesses outside the central business district. This allows eligible local businesses with under 25 employees, non-franchised, up to five years to pay fees, which vary based on usage. $1.3 million in fees funded infrastructure upgrades.
Judge Clayton Brennan has retired from the Mendocino County Superior Court after 19 years. Elected in 2006, he presided over all case types in Willits and Fort Bragg. Known for his even temper and community awareness, Presiding Judge Keith Faulder noted Brennan’s contributions, stating his judicial temperament, humor, and versatility will be missed.
A Fort Bragg jury has convicted David Koehn, 71, of a hit-and-run causing property damage. The incident occurred in July 2024 at Community First Credit Union. A restitution hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, the 12th to determine the amount Koehn must pay for damages.
On Tuesday, Lake County Supervisors approved $80,000 for food crisis relief, despite Supervisor Sabatier calling it “a drop in the bucket” for the nearly a quarter of county residents lacking food support due to frozen SNAP benefits. The board unanimously voted for immediate allocation from reserves, forming an ad hoc committee to coordinate assistance.