A vehicle plunged off the roadway near Navarro Point Preserve late Monday morning, triggering a multi-agency search-and-rescue operation. Reported at 10:29 a.m., callers described a vehicle over a cliff south of the preserve, estimated to be 100 feet down. Responders were uncertain if anyone was inside. Albion Fire, CAL FIRE, and CHP arrived after 10:50 … Read more
On Monday, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a commercial burglary at Redwood Market in Covelo. A suspicious vehicle near the scene led to the identification of suspects Doran Lincoln, William Davis, and Orion Dennis. A search warrant recovered evidence. The three were then linked to a second commercial burglary at Keith’s Market in Covelo. All … Read more
The Clearlake City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, the 20th and will hear a staff proposal to take back the city’s authority regarding governance of the Lake County Sanitation District. The council will also hold an update and discussion on the city’s fire hydrant inspection, testing and maintenance ordinance, and will discuss and … Read more
Amid funding uncertainty for food programs, the Little Lake Grange in Willits will host an “emergency town hall” Saturday to address local food security and answer community questions. The event will feature local organizations and county representatives. The meeting is at the Little Lake Grange in Willits, starting at 11 a.m. A food bank donation … Read more
On Friday, Fort Bragg deployed the states first zero-emission, wave-powered desalination pilot buoy with Oneka Technologies for the ResilenSea Project to fight drought. The $1.5 million buoy produces 13,200 gallons of freshwater daily using wave power, saving 50 tons of CO₂ annually. The 12-month trial assesses the viability for a larger water-supply array, bolstering Fort … Read more
The Mendonoma Health Alliance’s mobile clinic will offer free flu shots on Wednesday. For the complete schedule of stops, go to mendonomahealth.org.
A Ukiah man was arrested Saturday following a car chase with his 14-month-old child in the back seat. Alexi Moises Rangel, 28, ran a red light, evaded an officer, and drove recklessly before crashing into a fence and creek at Cooper Lane and Betty Street. Rangel was apprehended after a foot pursuit. The child was … Read more
The Clearlake Police Department is asking for the publics help in locating 34-year-old Tmothy Reed. Timothy is a white male, 5’6”, 154 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. Timothy was last seen in the Clearlake Area. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clearlake Police.
A head-on collision late Sunday night in Willits injured one person and temporarily blocked a southbound lane on South Main Street. The crash near Mariposa Market and Alameda Avenue involved a Jeep and another vehicle. One person was transported to Howard Memorial Hospital; the extent of injuries is unknown.
The Lake County Registrar of Voters has announced a public manual tally at 9 a.m. on Thursday, the 20th, as part of the official canvass for the November 4 Statewide Special Election, which focused on Prop. 50. The manual tally will be held at the Registrar of Voters’ Office in Lakeport. The public is invited … Read more