Ukiah Filmmaker Screens Oscar Nominated Short on Friday

A Ukiah local and filmmaker returns home this week when his Oscar-nominated short film screens at the Hardley Artists’ Short Film Screening at the Ukiah Theatre’s Playhouse. Will Hawkes, a Ukiah High School graduate and co-founder of the production company Kindred Films was nominated for his film The Last Ranger, about endangered rhino conservation in … Read more

Missing Mushroom Hunter Found Safe

A mushroom hunter gone missing in the Jackson Demonstration State Forest on Monday has been found safe. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office says 59-year-old Linda Doar had been out with friends, wandered away from her group and then failed to meet up with them. Sheriff’s deputies launched an immediate search to no avail, and the … Read more

Ukiah PD to Add Bike Patrols to Downtown, Special Events

The Ukiah Police Department has announced it is deploying bike officers to patrol downtown and other locations, as well as special events to maintain safety and foster a positive relationship between law enforcement and the community. Two electric and two standard bikes will be used by officers, who are currently undergoing training and outfitting with … Read more

Traffic Stop Near Albion Results in Drug Bust

A traffic stop near Albion last week resulted in the arrest of a man on active parole who was in possession of drugs packaged for sale. Ashley Schucker was stopped for a vehicle violation by a Mendocino Sheriff’s deputy, and a search of his vehicle turned up meth, suspected fentanyl, and oxycodone all packaged for … Read more

Testimony Regarding Cubbison Case Continues Today

In testimony in the hearing to determine if the criminal case against suspended county Auditor Chamise Cubbison should be dismissed, former Mendocino County Supervisor Glenn McGourty denied having ever seen a memo sent by DA David Eyster, regarding his plan to get rid of Cubbison. Cubbison’s attorney cites the memo as evidence she was denied … Read more