Frost Advisory In Effect for Coast Areas
A frost advisory is in effect through this morning for the coastal area.
Mendocino National Forest Opens Christmas Tree Permit Sales
The Mendocino National Forest has begun selling Christmas tree permits for the season online. Persons must be at least 18 years old to purchase the permit. To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit Recreation.gov and search by forest name or use the interactive map to explore locations.
BLM Eases Fire Restricts for Public Lands Managed by Ukiah Field Office
The Bureau of Land Management has eased fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Ukiah Field Office in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties. The LakeCountyNews reports Public land visitors can again use campfires outside of developed campgrounds and posted recreation sites. Recreational target shooting may also resume in … Read more
Mendocino County DA Denied Recusal from Waidelich Case
The state Attorney General’s office has denied Mendocino County District Attorney Dave Eyster’s request to be recused from deciding if fired Ukiah Police Chief Noble Waidelich should be prosecuted on a sexual assault complaint. Eyster’s role in the Waidelich case has been called into question after the DA approved a controversial plea deal that dropped … Read more
McGuire Re-Elected, Ukiah and Fort Bragg City Council Races Decided
Senator Mike McGuire is reported to be the unofficial winner of the District 2 seat, over opponent Gene Yoon, with just over 63.5% of the vote. In the race for Ukiah City Council, Susan Sher, Mari Rodin, and Juan Orozco are predicted to win. In the race for Fort Bragg City council, Lindy Peters holds … Read more
Ukiah Man Arrest on Felony Weapons Charges, Posts Bail
A Ukiah man has been booked on felony charges after officers were dispatched to a call of an intoxicated person. Ryan Kotterman, was found to be under the influence of methamphetamine and was arrested. UPD officers were told by neighbors that Kotterman had been seen with a firearm. A second call to his residence the … Read more
Preliminary Hearing Set for Man Accused in Death of Toddler
The man who was jailed after one of two children in his care died is scheduled to have his preliminary hearing on December 19th. Edward Two Feathers Steele pleaded not guilty in September to second-degree murder in the Aug. 3 death of a toddler. Besides the murder charge, Steele has also been charged with child … Read more
Middletown Town Hall Meets Thursday Evening
The Middletown Area Town Hall meets Thursday evening at 7 and will discuss a proposal to raise sewer rates, including hearing a presentation by Scott Harter, Administrator for Lake County Special Districts. The Board of Supervisors is slated to consider the rate increase on December 6th. MATH also will take board nominations and discuss the … Read more
New Chief of Lakeport Fire District to Be Sworn In This Evening
The new chief of the Lakeport Fire Protection District will be officially sworn in this evening. The LakeCountyNews reports Patrick Reitz will take his oath during the district board of director’s meeting beginning at 5 p.m. Reitz has served for more than 35 years in emergency services, including experience in fire, emergency medical services, or … Read more
Mendocino County Asks Public to Take Survey
The Mendocino County Library is asking the community to weigh in on what library system services it uses the most and what changes it might like to see implemented in the future. TheDailyJournal reports the library’s strategic plan survey is available online and will be open through the end of November. The survey can be … Read more