A crash near Upper Lake Monday morning claimed the lives of two men. CHP reports the head-on crash happened just after 6 am on Highway 20 east of Witter Springs Road. The driver of the pickup, a Ukiah man believed to be responsible for the crash was arrested for driving under the influence. The two … Read more
The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.189, a week ago the price was $3.147, according to AAA. Statewide, the average gallon of gas cost around $4.610 Sunday, a week ago the price was $4.568. Prices in the area ranged from $4.19 a gallon in Redwood Valley, to $4.65 … Read more
The Climate Prediction Center says there is at least a 60% chance of another round of hazardous rains, winds, and flooding predicted for the end of this week into the next for the state, with Lake County being at particular risk due to saturated soils from previous storms. There is also the chance of heavy … Read more
The Lakeport City Council will hold a special meeting tomorrow evening at 6 to adopt an emergency declaration for the city due to the winter storms of the past month.
An unidentified Lucerne man is dead after a crash on Highway 20 near Upper Lake. CHP reports late Friday afternoon a Ford Ranger driving eastbound on 20 just east of Upper Lake Lucerne Road went off the south roadway edge, veered left and crossed all lanes of traffic, traveling down an embankment and rolling, finally … Read more
A cattle truck crash east of Clearlake Oaks on Highway 20 Sunday night caused the roadway’s closure for a few hours. The wreck east of Mule Skinner Road near Walker Ridge Road had cattle loose on the road. Livestock and heavy tow trucks worked the cleanup of the crash. The roadway was opened early this … Read more
The Ukiah branch library will celebrate the Lunar New Year next Friday, the 16th from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be traditional Chinese snacks and activities as well as performances to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. The event is free and open to the public. For more go to mendolibrary.org or call the … Read more
A traffic stop by Ukiah PD has resulted in the arrest of a local man. Jessie Edward Slotte was seen driving erratically in a vehicle that had a number of equipment violations and was stopped by officers. When stopped, Slotte began behaving in a confrontational manner, failed to comply with officers numerous times, and was … Read more
The Poet Laureate Committee is looking for nominations for the first Poet Laureate of Mendocino County. The deadline for nominations is the 29th. Nominees will need to submit applications in March and be interviewed in April. This is an official honorary position. For more information on how to apply or nominate for this position go … Read more
The Mendocino County Elections Office has learned that ballots mailed out for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election in the First Supervisorial District were all Republican, regardless of the voter’s party affiliation. The error was caused by a third-party vendor and the Elections Office is working with them to get replacement ballots printed and mailed out … Read more