The judge presiding over former Ukiah Police officer Kevin Murray’s sentencing yesterday addressed his victims and stated “that nothing said or done can restore what’s been taken from them.” According to the Ukiah DailyJournal, in a packed courtroom, Mendocino Superior Court Judge Ann C. Moorman sentenced Murray to two years suspended, with two years supervised … Read more
An excessive heat watch has been issued and calls for an extended period of record breaking hot weather for the holiday weekend, with daytime highs expected to be 100-110 degrees in most of the Mendocino Interior. Sunday and Monday are expected to be the hottest.
The Lake County Fair begins on Thursday, which again includes the 2nd Annual Guns and Hoses competition which starts at 8:00 pm opening night. Head to the Grandstands to cheer on your favorite women and men from local law enforcement agencies and fire crews. There will also be a booth behind Fritch Hall to pickup … Read more
The Western Region Town Hall will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Habematolel community center in Upper Lake. The group will discuss matters related to a proposed workshop for the Middle Creek Flood Project, including setting a date for the workshop, choosing a workshop … Read more
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors is in receipt of a letter sent by the First Amendment Coalition regarding the county’s newly imposed fees on the public records request process, stating that the fee structure is unlawful according to the California Public Records Act. The County Board has imposed the fee structure mainly to offset … Read more
In court yesterday, Deputy District Attorney Heidi Larson filed a motion asking the court to make an example of former Ukiah Police officer Kevin Murray. Murray’s case has caused controversy, with his defense negotiating what is perceived by many in the public as an extremely lenient plea deal, given the fact that Murray was an … Read more
The Lake County Sheriff’s office wants residents to know about a new tool available to help keep the public prepared and informed in case of wildfire. Zonehaven allows residents to look up their zone number ahead of an emergency, and during an emergency, up-to-date information can be viewed at community.zonehaven.com, such as which zones are … Read more
A former Lieutenant with the Willits Police Department is under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s office. A search warrant was served on the home of Derek Hendry. According to local news service MendoFever, LCSO Public Information Officer Lauren Berlin stated that the major crimes unit is conducting the investigation at the behest of the … Read more
A fire burned a man, two homes, several vehicles, and several pets in Talmage. Sunday afternoon, the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority received a call to a blaze on Yokayo Tribe Ranch Road. Shortly after that call at around 3 pm, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office put out an evacuation warning to residents. The fire started … Read more
The California Highway Patrol is hosting a recruitment seminar for the northwest coast offices tomorrow from 2 to 6 p.m. at College of the Redwoods in Eureka. The event will be to find new officers and staff for the Ukiah, Clear Lake, Garberville, Humboldt, and Crescent City offices. The open house will showcase the many … Read more