Fire crews in Mendocino County have brought the over 100-acre Bank Fire under control and last night reported forward progress had been stopped. The fire in the Covelo area near Highway 162 and Fairbanks lane threatened buildings and prompted the Mendocino County Sheriff’s office to put out evacuation warnings around 6 pm last night. Those … Read more
A defendant awaiting trial in the Hopkin’s Fire arson case has been found competent to stand trial, and court proceedings have been ordered to resume. Devin Lamar Johnson, who is accused of starting the Hopkin’s Fire has been undergoing psychological treatment since his arrest. If Johnson is found guilty, he could face 10 years to … Read more
Health and tribal officials are reporting that due to the drought and high temperatures, unprecedented levels of cyanotoxins are being found in some areas of Clear Lake. According to the Lake County News, Lake County residents with water systems that draw from the lake may find drinking water may become unsafe, especially in the area … Read more
74-year-old Thomas Arrants is missing, he was last seen at his home on Highway 20 near Fort Bragg Wednesday afternoon. Deputies along with CalFire personnel searched but were unable to locate him. Arrants is a white male, 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, hazel eyes, gray shoulder-length hair, and a full gray beard. He was wearing … Read more
An arrest has been made in the fatal hit and run of a pedestrian yesterday on Highway 53. According to the Lake County News, James Nelson of Clearlake was arrested early Wednesday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter in the death of James Torrey, also of Clearlake. Anyone who may … Read more
Fort Bragg has a new police chief as of Monday. Neil Cervenka joins the force from Turlock, where he has served the past 22 years. Cervenka replaces interim Chief John Naulty, who stepped in after former Chief Fabian Lizarraga left to helm the Willits Police Department.
A civil grand jury convened after the investigation of a citizen watchdog group into the running of the Lakeport Fire Protection District has found serious inconsistencies in the way the district has been run, with accountability requirements not being met, financial shortfalls, and stress among staff due to high turnover of administrators, board members, and … Read more
Due to the lack of a qualified obstetrician, the Sutter Lakeside Hospital has temporarily closed it’s birthing center. According to the LakeCountyNews, the closure of the center leaves only Adventist Health Clear Lake as an available option in Lake County for deliveries. Sutter is diverting patients to other hospitals until the situation is resolved.
Mendocino County cannabis growers who practice sustainable farming have received grants from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s new Qualified Cultivator Grant Program. The $6 million in possible funding will be available until next April and will help small farmers who prioritize sustainable farming practices. Only agencies, non-profits, or tribes are eligible to apply. … Read more
A Lakeport man died by his own hand Monday afternoon in Nice. Around noon, the Lake County Sheriff’s office was notified that the man was suicidal, and was said to be driving around Lakeport with a handgun. A be on the lookout order with a request for a welfare check was issued for the man. … Read more