The person killed in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend has been identified. TheLakeCountyNews reports Philip Richard Liberto of Lakeport was killed when a pickup truck towing a boat trailer traveling east on Soda Bay road crossed the center line, near the Riviera Market, and collided with Liberto and his passenger riding a motorcycle. The … Read more
A Ukiah man has been sentenced to prison for an attack on another man with a chain. TheUkiahDaily Journal reportsTimmy Kent Cooper was sentenced in Mendocino County Superior Court to 33 years to life in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Cooper was found guiltyof assault with a deadly weapon after being accused of … Read more
The owner of the Skunk Train has sold part of its properties to Sierra Northern Railway for $4.5 million. Sierra Northern is a sister company of the Mendocino Railway. Despite the sale, nothing has changed as far as who manages local operations. There is speculation that although spokespersons for the company have not yet clarified … Read more
The newest location of the Lake County Tribal Health Consortium’s newest clinic is open and ready to serve the community. TheLakeCountyNews reports tribal health board members and clinic leadership as well as local leaders and the community celebrated the grand opening of the new location on Olympic Drive. The clinic offers medical services, as well … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors at their meeting tomorrow morning at 9 am will continue its move toward creating a public defenders program for the county and will consider a draft proposal on the process from a consultant. TheLakeCountyNews reports the board has previously discussed public defenders services and has hired Jose Varela, retired … Read more
Mendocino National Forest officials have lifted the off-highway vehicle and Deer Valley campground closure order. The public can also access Deer Valley campground and the trail system via Forest Roads 16N01 and 16N30 out of Sam Alley, but these roads are very narrow in many places and only drivable with a high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle.
Lake and Mendocino Counties will soon see the benefit of a collaboration between a local college and healthcare system. TheLakeCountyNews reports Pacific Union College and Adventist Health have announced a new partnership, that will help grow Pacific Union’s nursing program and help meet the need for qualified healthcare professionals in rural communities. The program will … Read more
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County will hold a complimentary life jacket giveaway for children tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Library Park gazebo in Lakeport. The Konocti Women’s Service Club, or KWSC, has helped to make this year’s distribution possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent … Read more
The Bureau of Land Management has taken a step toward protecting the Clearlake Hitch. TheLakeCountyNews reports the Ukiah Field Officer is temporarily limiting vehicle access to South Cow Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Management Area in Lake County. The Scott’s Creek gate entrance near Lakeport has been closed since the 12th and will remain closed through June … Read more
Lakeport will soon have a new Tractor Supply store. Work is underway, renovating to convert the former KMart building into the popular farm store. TheLakeCountyNews reports permitting for the project was issued late last year to a developer from Arizona. Along with the Tractor Supply, a Marshall’s store is also planned for that complex, though … Read more