At the meeting of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors today, the board will consider issues affecting cannabis growers, including a proposal by Supervisor Maureen Mulheren that suggests offering and amnesty program, creating a payment plan for growers who have been held up due to unpaid taxes. Mulheren’s proposal also suggests making cuts to the … Read more
A wind ADVISORY is in effect for all of Lake and Mendocino Counties through tonight. Winds out of the south from 20 to 30 mph, gusting to 50 mph. Power outages are a possibility. There is a flood WARNING through late tomorrow night for the Russian River near Hopland. Flooding of Highway 175 is expected … Read more
City officials in Ukiah announced on Friday that Cedric Crook has been appointed to the position of Chief of Police. Cook has served as interim Chief since the firing of former Chief Noble Waidelich after a series of scandals and lawsuits. Crook will be sworn in on Wednesday during the city council meeting.
Grants intended to help carry out affordable housing activities have been awarded to 10 Mendocino County indigenous tribes. The $9.3 million was announced by the US Department of Housing and Urban Developement. The DailyJournal reports the Indian Housing Block Grant program as a “formula grant that provides a range of affordable housing activities on reservations … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors at their meeting tomorrow morning at 9 will consider whether to end the health emergency first declared in March of 2020 due to COVID-19.
A 19 year old man is dead after a shooting on Saturday night. TheLakeCountyNews says the Clearlake Police Department is investigating the death of Brandon Horner, who was found early Saturday evening in the 15300 block of Lakeshore Drive. Officers reported Horner dead at the scene and that the shooting appeared to have happened at … Read more
A flood watch is in effect for all of Lake and Mendocino County. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible through Wednesday morning. A wind advisory will go into effect early tomorrow morning as well for the same area. Southerly winds of 25-35 mph gusting to 60 mph are expected. A few power … Read more
Lakeshore Lioness of Clearlake is hosting a corn beef and cabbage dinner on Sunday at Howard’s Grotto in Clearlake from 4-7 pm. The dinner benefits high school scholarships and music programs as well as Meals on Wheels, spay and neutering, fireworks for Clearlake Oaks and Clearlake, and other organizations through a grant.
Fort Bragg Police have arrested three men in connection with an ongoing investigation into narcotics sales in two apartments in the 300 block of Walnut Street. Search warrants were served on Kole Parker, Steven Jones, and James Duffy on various charges of possession, possession with intent to sell, conspiracy, and obstruction of a police officer. … Read more
Three Lake County and three Mendocino County roadway safety projects, as well as projects in Eureka, Ukiah, Willits, and Fort Bragg have been approved for funding by Caltrans. The agency has awarded $225 million for projects designed to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries on city and county roads. The LakeCountyNews reports the funding comes … Read more