On Wednesday, the Ukiah City Council heard an update on the cleanup and proposed restoration of the New Palace Hotel from owner Tom Carter. Carter estimated the revitalization cost at around $20 million and projected a four- to five-year restoration, and another year for permits and funding, to restore historic features like the Otis Elevator. … Read more
The Ukiah Police Dept. reports this past Saturday, the 22nd, at around 8:20 AM, officers responded to a traffic collision where the driver and only occupant Alexa Harz, had crashed a white Mini Cooper into a school cafeteria. Harz, found standing by the car with visible beer cans inside, was uninjured. Harz was speeding westbound … Read more
Fort Bragg’s interim police chief has been permanently appointed to the position. Eric Swift was named Police Chief, effective Tuesday. Swift was selected for his commitment to transparency and community-based policing, as proven by the launch of the new public Flock camera portal. City Manager Isaac Whippy expressed confidence that Swift will “strengthen relationships, support … Read more
Only 242 mail-in ballots on the Nov. 4th Proposition 50 special election remain to be counted in Lake County. Statewide, the “yes vote” maintains a significant lead at 64.4% to 35.6% no. Locally, the Lake County preliminary count has flipped, with the “no vote” now ahead by 55 votes. Local results will be certified Dec. … Read more
The Fort Bragg Police Department has introduced an online public portal for its seven Flock safety cameras, which capture license plates and vehicle models to fight crime. Interim Police Chief Eric Swift stressed the lawful use of the cameras and stressed that data is not shared with federal immigration authorities or third parties, adhering to … Read more
The CHP’s Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period starts at 6:01 p.m. tomorrow evening, the 26th, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Officers will enforce traffic laws, including seat belt usage, to promote safety. Last year’s Thanksgiving HEP saw 36 deaths in California, with six of the 14 killed not wearing their seatbelts. Over 1,100 DUI arrests were also … Read more
Ride Links, a division of Lake Links, seeks volunteer drivers to provide transportation for non-driving seniors or self-ambulatory disabled individuals. A training session will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2nd. Volunteers are crucial for ensuring access to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and errands. To apply, go to lakelinks.org/volunteer.
Two minor earthquakes struck near The Geysers on Monday morning. Preliminary data shows a magnitude 3.9 quake hit at 7:08 a.m. local time, followed 30 seconds later by a magnitude 2.8 tremor nearby. The larger quake may have been lightly felt in parts of Sonoma and Lake counties. No damage or injuries have been reported.
Ukiah on Ice opens Monday, December 1st, through Sunday, January 11th, including all holidays. Admission is $15 per skater, or a 4-punch pass is $40. For more information, go to cityofukiah.com/ukiahonice.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors is seeking volunteers for vacancies on two advisory boards, The Big Valley Advisory Council and the Animal Control Advisory Board. Applications are available online at lakecountyca.gov.