A Laytonville man has been arrested after disturbing the peace, destroying private property, and engaging in a standoff with officers. Shane Workman was causing a disturbance, saying he was going to kill occupants of residences in the area, and as deputies arrived they were informed a man fitting Workman’s description was slashing tires. Deputies located … Read more
One in three Mendocino County residents chosen to possibly serve jury duty is not showing up. Court statistics state that more than 12,000 failed to appear. Those no-shows didn’t seek postponements or ask to be excused. Trial court functions everywhere in the state have been disrupted due to COVID-19, however, the growing trend could affect … Read more
A female camper fell off a cliff near Lake Pillsbury’s Fuller Grove Campground last night. Lake Pillsbury Volunteer Fire Department as well as CAL Fire and Air Ambulance all responded. Lake Pillsbury volunteer firefighters were able to assess the victim and bring her up out of the canyon she had fallen into.
The Nome fire in the Covelo area near Short Creek has been updated to 100% contained during the overnight hours last night according to CalFire Mendocino. Personnel will remain on site to check for hot spots and clean up. The Nome fire started on Tuesday, covering about 20 acres in rough terrain.
The City of Fort Bragg has announced the hiring of a new police chief. Neil Cervenka, following the announcement that interim chief John Naulty is retiring. Cervenka attended the Napa Valley Regional Criminal Justice Training Center police academy and has been with the Turlock Police Department where he has served the last 22 years. His … Read more
Firefighters continue to work a vegetation fire in Covelo, first reported yesterday at State Route 162 and Short Creek Road. The blaze has been named the Nome Fire. As of 10 pm last night, the fire was reported to continue to cover about 20 acres, with approximately 122 personnel on sight remaining overnight to continue … Read more
The Office of Emergency Services in the state has announced the first round of awards for the Prepare California program. Lake County is one of the first to participate in the first in the nation project, aimed at building more natural disaster resilient communities. Lake County has been awarded just over $636,000, which the county … Read more
In a unanimous vote at the end of last month, the Lake County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing the Public Services Director to execute documents to allow Lake County to receive just over $1.3 million from the Clean California local grant program. According to the Lake County News, the funds will go towards … Read more
The City of Ukiah reports that work is progressing on Dora Street from north to south between Walnut and Mill. Currently, the sewer infrastructure is being replaced,starting next week, they will move back to the north side to begin storm drain work; then, water, then concrete (curb ramps, some sidewalks, and finally paving.
The Willits Unified School District’s Seamless Summer Program continues to offer free meals for kids up to 18 years of age, whether they’re enrolled in the WUSD or not. According to the Willits News, Mondays are busiest, with families picking up meals for the week. The Seamless Summer Program also feeds kids enrolled in summer … Read more