High Surf Warning for Mendocino Coastal Area

A high Surf warning is in effect through late tonight for the Mendocino Coast. Dangerously large breaking waves anywhere from 20-30 feet are expected. Life-threatening surfing conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Waves can break and sweep people off jetties and docks. Beachcombing is not advised.

San Francisco Man Killed in Crash Near Navarro

A 20-year-old San Francisco man has died in a single-car crash near Navarro. The accident took place around 9:45 pm Wednesday night on State Route 128 just east of the Paul Dimmick Campground. The man’s Honda Fit skidded off the road and hit a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is … Read more

Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Awarded $2.4 Million Grant

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake has been awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant for $2.4 million to enhance public safety in collaboration with the Northshore Fire Protection District. TheLakeCountyNews reports the grant will support the Tribes Responder, Patient and Pedestrian Safety Project, which will help support life saving improvements in safety … Read more

Mendocino County Get New Law Enforcement Officers

Mendocino County has seen the hiring of three police academy graduates this month. Ukiah PD has hired Officer Trey O’Neill, who graduated from training in Santa Rosa. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office has hired Deputies Blake Cannon and William Robertson after they graduated from the College of the Siskiyous in Weed.