Input from Ukiah Residents on Developer Fees Being Sought

Ukiah Unified School District has announced that they will have a community meeting concerning Developer Fees Monday at the school District Service Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. The community is invited to attend and learn about developer fees, and there will be time for questions and discussion. Developer fees are paid to school districts to … Read more

Sentencing Hearing In Murray Case Has Been Scheduled

Another sentencing hearing has been scheduled for former Ukiah law enforcement officer Kevin Murray. Yesterday, a Mendocino County Superior Court Judge scheduled the former Ukiah Police sergeant’s judgment and sentencing hearing for the 30th. Murray’s case has attracted great attention in Mendocino county. Because of the plea agreement, Murray will never be penalized for the … Read more

Two Seats on Lakeport City Council On Nov. 8 Ballot

There will be two seats on the Lakeport City Council on the November ballot, along with a measure focused on the proposed South Main Street annexation area. Council incumbents Stacey Mattina and Mireya Turner are seeking reelection. Mattina is now in her third term, and Turner in her second. Measure P will be voted on … Read more

Murray Sentencing Postponed by Judge

Yesterday, a Mendocino County superior court judge canceled the sentencing hearing of ex-Ukiah police officer Kevin Murray, one day after a protest against Murray’s plea deal was held outside the courthouse. The plea deal would allow Murray to avoid mandatory registration as a sex offender and would put him on probation rather than serve a … Read more

Grief and Loss Group to Begin Meeting In Clearlake

Hospice Services of Lake County is beginning another series of meetings to help adults who have experienced the death of a significant person, either recently or in the past. The grief and loss group will meet once a week for eight weeks starting September 8. Hospice Services invites interested individuals to attend in person from … Read more

Lake County Planning Commission Meets This Morning

The Lake County Planning Commission meets this morning to discuss a proposed major use permit for a 170-foot tall cell tower in Clearlake Oaks and will consider a 20-year extension for a mine at 12572 White Rock Canyon Road, and a subdivision extension and the creation of commercially zoned lots for Valley Oaks Partners LLC. … Read more

Grassfire in Ukiah Thought to Be Arson

A grassfire in a field west of the Costco in Ukiah is believed to have been set by an arsonist.  The fire is under investigation by the Ukiah Police Department’s Detective Division.  Witnesses say a group of Hispanic men, driving a silver sedan were seen to fire off what could have been a flare or … Read more

Elijah House in Lakeport Closing

The program manager at Lake County Behavioral Health Services has announced that the only homeless shelter in Lakeport will close on September 4th. The rental contract for the building that houses Elijah House is up and staff and the foundation that supports Elijah House are struggling to find homes for about 13 residents who remain … Read more

Mount Konocti Mutual Water Company Receives Grant

The Mount  Konocti Mutual Water Company has received a $2.3 million grant from the state’s Small Community Drought Relief Program to help address water supply challenges.  The grant, funded by the Department of Water Resources will provide a total of $40 million to 15 counties in the state, including Lake County where the community’s water … Read more

Clearlake City Council Triggers Election of New Council Members

The Clearlake City Council earlier in the week decided not to appoint two members and the city treasurer. The LakeCountyNews reports that the council, citing a government code that prohibits appointments that would result in a majority of the city council serving by way of appointment rather than by election, has decided to allow the … Read more