The expansion of the Mendocino County Jail has hit a snag, due to just over $4 million in funding shortfalls due to increased labor costs and higher material prices. The firm designing the expansion says that it is not confident that the project will get through the review process by the state fire marshal and … Read more
The case of the two children abandoned by their caregiver has new details. Edward Two Feathers Steele of Ukiah was charged and is being held for the abandonment of care of the children and the one child’s subsequent death from the heat. Sally M. Arellano of Covelo was arrested in a domestic violence case involving … Read more
At the meeting of the Lake County Board of Supervisors tomorrow morning, the board will discuss a proposal to purchase and renovate the Kelseyville Senior Center for mixed-use and appoint staff to negotiate the purchase with American Rescue Plan funds. The board will also consider adopting the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
A supplemental law enforcement agreement between the Lakeport and Clearlake police departments was approved by the Lakeport City Council earlier this week. The agreement will help to immediately ease Lakeport’s officer shortage. The two departments have a history of assisting each other with officer coverage. The council voted unanimously to approve the contract.
A person of interest in the abandonment of a two-year-old child and murder of a one-year-old has been officially charged. Edward Two Feathers Steele of Ukiah is being held responsible for the abandonment of care of the children and the one child’s subsequent death. Steele was seen with the children early Wednesday morning and then … Read more
Residences and businesses in the area of Highway 53, Ogulin Canyon Road, and Olympic Drive were ordered to evacuate for several hours yesterday as a fast-moving fire progressed. The call was first sent out around 1 pm yesterday. Sheriff’s deputies were investigating reports of someone setting the fire, and contacted witnesses and the suspect. Air … Read more
The Redwood Empire Fair starts today and runs through Sunday. Presale discounted carnival wristbands are available for purchase til 2 today at Mendo Mill Ukiah, Ukiah Taco Bell, Raley’s, Super Chavez Market, Creative Workshop, and JD Redhouse in Willits. The fair is officially open at 3 pm. Seniors 65 and over and kids 6-12 … Read more
The City of Ukiah Planning Commission has approved a permit that will allow the Disaster Resource Center to set up shop in a former veterinary hospital on Airport Park Boulevard. The Ukiah Daily Journal reports Danilla Sands of United Disaster Relief of Northern California is now focused on complying with all conditions set forth by … Read more
At their meeting on Tuesday, the Lakeport City Council held a public hearing on delinquent public utility accounts. The original bill was just over $9,2o0 owed by 18 parcels. The RecordBee says the updated bill is now closer to $8,000. The city will be required to notify the delinquent account owners and give them a … Read more
Earlier in the week at the meeting of the Lake County Board of Supervisors, the Director of Behavioral Health Services and Program Manager of MHSA and Housing sought approval for a Homelessness Action Plan and the next phase in the application for a grant from the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention program of just under … Read more