Residents Must Report Damage From Recent Storms by Feb. 3rd

Mendocino County reminds residents that they must self-report damage from the recent storms before February 3rd in order to allow the county to apply for non-profit, state, and federal disaster assistance. The survey is available at surveymonkey.com/r/MendoWinterStormDamageSurvey.

Gas Station Owner in Mendocino and Lake Counties to Pay Sizeable Fines

The owner of gas stations at locations in Mendocino and Lake Counties as well others has been ordered to pay $500,000 in penalties for failing to follow several critical protocols regarding their gas station operations. Mahmoud Alam and Faizan Corporation must pay $327,000.00 in civil penalties and $123,000.00 in investigative and enforcement costs.

WEATHER ADVISORY-Hard Freeze, Sneaker Waves, High Winds

There is a hard freeze warning in effect for this morning and again overnight tonight into tomorrow morning for the Mendocino Coast. There is also a beach hazards statement in effect for the coast through tomorrow afternoon. Beware of sneaker waves. There’s also a wind advisory in effect for all of Mendocino and Lake Counties … Read more

One of Kevin Murray’s Victims Files Civil Suit Against Him, Ukiah and Police Department

One of the victims of disgraced former Ukiah police sergeant Kevin Murray has filed a civil suit citing sexual assault against him. According to KZYX, the woman is seeking unspecified compensatory damages, against Murray, the city of Ukiah and the Ukiah Police Department. According to the complaint, the Ukiah Police Department had reason to know … Read more

Mondfrans Appinted New Chief Probation Officer

Lake County has a new chief probation officer. Wendy Mondfrans has been interim probation officer since Rob Howe left the position to become Sheriff. Mondfrans has worked for the probation department since 2010, holding several positions within the department.