Five Taken Ill After Exposure to Unknown Substance in Ukiah

At least five people were taken ill yesterday afternoon at an unknown substance is to blame. Two people at 260 Hospital Drive became ill around 4:15 pm after handling paperwork and then walked across the street to the Adventist Health Ukiah Valley’s emergency room to be seen, where three more people beame ill. Ukiah Valley … Read more

Clearlake City Council Hears Report on City Animal Shelter

In a report from Lt. Ryan Peterson on the city’s animal shelter, the Clearlake City Council heard ten specific allegations as well as five additional findings of concern. TheLakeCountyNews reports Peterson presented the 95 page report, which included interviews with concerned citizens, volunteers, employees of the shelter and professionals, including a veterinarian. During discussion, Supervisor … Read more

Skunk Train Holding Fundraiser for Train Singer

The Skunk Train will be holding a special fundraiser for “Train Singer” Greg Schindel on Saturday. Schindel has been a fixture on the train and is facing cancer treatment. The train leaves from Willits at 1:30 on Saturday. All proceeds will help benefit Greg. Tickets can be purchased at fareharbor.com.

Fort Bragg City Council to Address Outdoor Dining At Next Meeting

The Fort Bragg City Council will be asked to keep outdoor dining easier at its next meeting scheduled for this month.  The city council Community Development Committee has recommended making it easier for businesses to offer outdoor dining on the long term.  The pandemic necessitated changes and now Fort Bragg leadership is leading the way … Read more

Man Who Robbed Boonville Market Sentenced to Prison

The man convicted of robbing a Boonville Market has been sentenced. Matias Tomas Vietto, of Argentina, was sentenced to five years in state prison last week for robbing the Mi Esperanza Market last December at gunpoint and taking $17,000 in cash. Vietto’s family has made full restitution of the money stolen.

Clearlake City Council Meets This Evening

At its meeting this evening at 6, the Clearlake City Council is set to discuss the findings of an investigation into issues at the city’s animal shelter. There will also be a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the extension of the temporary road closure of certain roads, to reduce illegal dumping and to … Read more

Clearlake Police Looking for Missing Woman

The Clearlake Police Department is attempting to locate a missing woman. Leslie Freund was last seen in Clearlake in late April, police said. Freund is a white female adult with short blond hair and blue eyes, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 120 pounds. Anyone with information about her is asked to contact the Clearlake … Read more

Fort Bragg City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Grocery Outlet Location

The Fort Bragg City Council has scheduled a special meeting on Monday evening at 5 pm regarding the proposed construction of a Grocery Outlet where the old county building is now at the end of Franklin Street. The council will consider the planning commission’s recommendations to accept the Grocery Outlet’s environmental impact. TheMendovoice reports that … Read more