The Ukiah man who filed a federal civil suit against the city after being permanently disfigured after a violent arrest has had all charges against him dropped. The Mendocino County prosecutor dropped all charges against Arturo Valdes after the case fell apart when the two officers involved in the arrest invoked their fifth amendment rights … Read more
The Lane County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow at 9 am, and will consider an appeal that the supervisors themselves approved filing regarding the Lake County Planning Commission’s approval last month of a major use permit and initial study for a cannabis cultivation project for Bottle Rock Farms FJA Trust, located at 9900 and 100300 … Read more
The City of Fort Bragg will resume disconnection of past due water accounts beginning September 1st. The full past-due account balance must be paid by September 2, 2022, to avoid disconnection. Customers can request a payment plan before the account is disconnected, with a 20% down payment on the past-due balance required. Past unpaid balances must … Read more
The department of Prevention, Recovery, Resiliency, & Mitigation (PRRM) wants to hear from residents about the impact of wildfires in the area. According to the MendoVoice, Mendocino county’s Wildfire Recovery and Resiliency survey is out and asks specific questions about the recovery and as of yet unmet needs of survivors of recent wildfires, as … Read more
Temperatures in the inland areas are expected to reach over 100 today and tomorrow, with heat indexes in the low triple digits. All are reminded to be aware of heat-related illnesses, and those with sensitivities should exercise caution.
A household hazardous waste drop-off event is being held in Lakeport today and tomorrow from 9 am to 1 pm at the Lake county Waste Solutions Transfer Station and Recycling Yard at 230 Soda Bay Road. Most items are accepted for free. Anyone dropping off must show proof of Lake County residency. For more information, … Read more
The operator of the Skunk Train has filed suit against the California Coastal Commission and the city of Fort Bragg over the two entities’ attempts to impose permitting and licensing requirements that the company’s lawyers believe to be unwarranted. The Mendocino Railway is asking the court to determine that the Commission and Fort Bragg should … Read more
In response to concerns voiced by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors at their meeting in June, the county has announced that it will now charge fees for public records requests, due the volume of requests for access by requesters who were not residents of Mendocino County and some who were commercial entities. According to … Read more
With high temperatures again today, PG&E is urging everyone to precool their workspaces, set thermostats at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting; close shades and curtains; not use major appliances, and turn off all unnecessary lights. The California Independent System Operator, or Cal ISO, is requesting Californians continue to voluntarily conserve electricity due to the … Read more
Court documents in the child abandonment and murder case against Edward Two Feathers Steele reveal that just two days prior, Steele was in court and had a jail sentence commuted to drug treatment. Steele was found to have COVID-19 and was discharged from drug treatment. That is when Steele went to stay with his then-girlfriend, … Read more