After a closed session meeting of the City Council on Friday, Willits Mayor Larry Stanske announced that the city had terminated its contract with City Manager Brian Bender. Before the announcement, the council had discussed Bender’s performance evaluation. Shortly after, Bender’s city email had an auto-reply message stating that he was no longer serving as … Read more
In a press release, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has said that it has looked into the claims the daughter of Jon Charles Trefil made to local and regional law enforcement that her father was a serial killer in the 70’s in Mendocino County. The Sheriff’s office says that although it has been unable to … Read more
Charges have been filed against two people in connection with the assault of a homeless woman with fireworks. Taylor Carnahan, 21, of Fort Bragg, drove a vehicle while a male juvenile threw lit fireworks at the female victim last year. Monday, Carnahan was booked on suspicion of “assault with a deadly weapon, abuse of an … Read more
The Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon in downtown Upper Lake have been sold. Bernie and Lynne Butcher, who renovated the historic hotel and built the restaurant next door, said they have sold the two businesses to Amar and Rajvi Alapati. The Alapatis own eight other boutique hotels. The new owners say they’re committed to … Read more
A program in Lake County has been included in $10 million in funding as part of the Farmworker Advancement Program initiated by the California Employment Development Department. North Bay Jobs With Justice, a grassroots coalition of more than 30 labor and community organizations, serves Lake, Napa, and Sonoma counties,s is slated to receive $985,000 for … Read more
PG&E will host a virtual town hall for customers this evening from 5:30 to 6:30. North Coast Region Vice President Dave Canny and other PG&E staff will discuss work in the region, safety tip,s and customer savings programs. Customers will be able to submit questions to the staff. The town hall can be accessed at … Read more
The Fort Bragg City Council, at its meeting earlier this week, approved the city’s biggest new housing project. The council voted unanimously to approve the 87-unit Fort Bragg Apartments on the site that was last used as a dairy farm in the 70’s. The developer of the project, Akoshdeep “Kosh” Grewal, is also an owner … Read more
A Hobby Lobby store is set to open in the space formerly occupied by J.C. Penney in Ukiah. The city is currently reviewing the company’s remodeling plans, and permits are being obtained. An opening date for the new Ukiah store has not been announced.
The preliminary hearing for a man charged with a fatal shooting in downtown Lakeport early this year has been postponed. Joshua Jacob Tovar, 33, is charged with the Jan. 31 shooting death of 32-year-old Vicente Zeta Colacion. Tovar’s public defender filed the motion to be able to examine evidence obtained during discovery. The hearing has … Read more
A high surf advisory continues in effect through Friday for coastal Mendocino County. Large breaking waves of 22 to 26 feet with dangerously high runup on beaches are predicted Dangerous surf conditions and beach erosion are expected. Beach combing is highly discouraged.