Governor Newsom’s office has announced $14.3 million in federal Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding for 52 projects across 36 California counties to address homelessness. Administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the funds support local governments and service providers, such as North Coast Opportunities, which received $280,486 for work in Lake … Read more
A flood watch continues through Friday night for Lake and Mendocino Counties. Continued heavy rain could cause flooding due to saturated ground. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
A Nevada man was arrested in Fort Bragg on Saturday for armed robbery at a Sinclair gas station on North Main Street. Titan Greene allegedly stole about $200 while displaying a firearm. Officers located him at a Motel 6. Greene was booked into Mendocino County Jail on felony robbery and carrying a concealed firearm charges.
The Ukiah Police Department (UPD) launched its updated, more accessible website. The New Report A Crime features include Online Business Burglary Reporting and Anonymous Tip Submission. The UPD encourages everyone to explore the new site and its resources at ukiahpolice.com.
The Governor’s Office has allocated over $52 million in federal Community Development Block Grants. The CDBG awards will fund 38 projects in 20 counties. Clearlake will receive a $2.5 million planning and technical assistance grant. The City of Ukiah is slated to receive $1.5 million for a homebuyer-assistance grant for a program.
The Ukiah Gigabit Fiber Project, a partnership between the City of Ukiah and Vero Fiber Networks, is launching with a $5.58 million CPUC grant. Ukiah will own the 23-mile network, operated by Vero for 35 years, to bring affordable, high-speed internet to an estimated 1,700 locations. Construction is scheduled to begin this winter and is … Read more
Due to powerful winter storms predicted this week, state officials have pre-deployed emergency resources to Lake and Mendocino Counties.
A high wind warning is in effect through Wednesday evening for Lake and Mendocino Counties. Southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph are possible, with gusts of 50 to 70 mph. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. There is an increased risk of debris on roadways. There is … Read more
A free community dinner will be held by the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church on Christmas Day. The meal, featuring turkey, ham, and more, will be served from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Friendship Hall. Meals are also available for curbside pickup.
An Oakland man was sentenced to 48 months in state prison for felony identity theft. The operation, discovered in a Ukiah hotel room in January 2025, involved equipment for producing counterfeit cards and checks and information on at least 47 victims, mostly in Sonoma County. James Robert Arias, 42, who admitted to prior identity theft … Read more