City of Ukiah Appoints New Police Chief

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 to Help Indian Tribes With Housing Awarded

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

Shooting That Killed 19 Year Old Man Under Investigation

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

WEATHER ADVISORIES-Flood Watch and High Winds

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 Holding Benefit Dinner On Sunday

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 Arrest Three Men in Connection With Drug Sales

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

Lake, Mendocino and Area Muncipalities to Receive Caltrans Funding for Roadwork

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

Lake County Planning Commission To Hold Public Hearing on Housing Annual Progress Report

The Lake County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, the 23rd of this month at 9:03 am at the County Courthouse after the presentation of the County’s 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, which will be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and … Read more

Trail Work On Upper Lake Ranger District Trails Rescheduled

Volunteers are still needed for the rescheduled trail clearing project on the Upper Lake Ranger district trails. The event was scheduled for this weekend, but is now planned for April 8th due to the recent storms. Volunteer check in will be 9 am on Saturday, April 8th, at hte mIddle Creek Campground, 8 miles north … Read more