An excessive heat warning continues for the Mendocino interior through tomorrow night, with daytime temperatures up to 116 degrees. Extreme heat will increase the possibility of heat-related illnesses, especially for those working outside or who are sensitive. Public Health has declared a heat emergency. There continues to be a flex alert for the area, with … Read more
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office has completed its investigation into former Ukiah Police Chief Noble Waidelich and forwarded its findings to the Mendocino County District’s Attorney’s office. The next steps regarding the case against Waidelich have yet to be determined.
Many may find themselves in need of a cool place to stay this weekend. Mendocino County has posted an updated list of cooling centers at mendocinocounty.org, under community and press releases. The Lake County OES Facebook page also has a listing of cooling centers.
A wildfire burning near Willits yesterday triggered evacuation warnings. The Walker Fire was burning south of Willits on the east side of Highway 101 in Mendocino County. The Mendocino County Sheriff issued the evacuation warning for the Pine Mountain and Ridgewood Road subdivisions around 4:22. At around midnight, the Mendocino County Sheriff downgraded the evacuation … Read more
An extended period of hot weather is expected for the Mendocino Interior this weekend. Daytime highs will likely climb to 100 to 110 degrees Saturday through Tuesday, with an excessive heat warning in effect from 11 am Sunday to early Tuesday morning in Central and eastern Mendocino County, including Covelo, Potter Valley, and Ukiah. A … Read more
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the burglary at a local bike shop and is thought to have also been involved in several other crimes, including leaving a suspicious device near a church. Kayden Daniel Collins was arrested Wednesday morning. The $2,300 bicycle he took from Konocti Bicycles on Main Street has not … Read more
An extended period of hot weather is expected for the Mendocino Interior on the holiday weekend. Daytimes highs will likely climb to 100 to 110 degrees Saturday through Monday. The hottest days are expected to be Sunday and Monday. Power grid alerts are possible throughout the Labor Day weekend. The easiest way to take the … Read more
Lakeport City Council member Mireya Turner has been selected as Lake County’s next Community Development Director. The Board of Supervisors made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon after a closed session. Turner will resign from the City Council and start her new position immediately.
Operators of California’s power grid issued a Flex Alert for today, calling for voluntary electricity conservation due to high energy demand as a heat wave settles over the state. Additional alerts are possible throughout the Labor Day weekend as record-setting temperatures are forecast across California and the West. The easiest way to take the strain … Read more
An extended period of hot weather is expected for the Mendocino Interior on the holiday weekend. Daytime highs will likely climb to 100 to 110 degrees Saturday through Monday. The hottest days are expected to be Sunday and Monday.