Family of Murdered Covelo Man Offering Reward for Information on His Killer

The family of a murdered Covelo man is offering a $10K reward for information leading to his killer’s capture. The family of Nicholas Shehli Whipple has offered the reward in order to locate Lee Anthony Joaquin, who may still be hiding in Hopland, two weeks after Whipple’s murder. Joaquin is considered armed and dangerous. Whipple’s … Read more

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of Inmate

The death of an inmate at the Sutter Roseville Medical Center in Placer County is being investigated. The LakeCountyNews reports the Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports Jason Ray died on Saturday while being treated for a medical condition when he died. Ray was in custody pending his trial for sexual assault. The sheriff’s office activated … Read more

15 Year Old Girl Suspect in Murder of 16 Year Old Covelo Girl

The suspected killer of a 16-year-old Covelo girl has been arrested. A 15-year ofl girl has been taken into custody in the death of Ruby Sky Montelongo. On Saturday, Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a report of a dead body in a vacant field. Mnntelongo’s uncle told deputies family was searching for the … Read more

Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Club Meets Tomorrow

The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club meets at noon tomorrow. John Nowell, retired battalion chief from the Los Angeles City Fire Department and current board member of the Konocti Fire Safe Council will give a talk on defensible space around the home.

Local Vietnam Vets of America Chapter Along With Elks Deliver Food

At the end of March, 1,650 pounds of food donated by the Vietnam Veterans of America-Santa Rosa Chapter in partnership with the Lakeport Elks Lodge 2704 was delivered to the Lakeport Senior Center. The Lake County Vets and Elkshave provided monthly food support to the Upper Lake Senior Center among others.

Lake County Board of Supers Meets Tomorrow To Discuss Chief Public Defender Post

The Lake County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on a resolution creating the position of chief public defender for the current fiscal year. TheLakeCountyNews reports before her retirement as county counsel, Anita Grant gave the board an update regarding the review of the county’s indigent defense ser vices as well as the next … Read more