PG&E Submits Schedule to Surrender Potter Valley Project

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On Monday, PG&E submitted a rough schedule to surrender its operating license for the Potter Valley hydropower project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.   PG& E submitted two and a half year timeline to surrender the license and decommission the project.  Environmentalists are asking for speedy removal of the dams, but PG&E says it … Read more

Mendocino County Has New Chief Executive Officer

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Mendocino County Board of Supervisor’s Chair Ted Williams has announced that the Board of Supervisors has appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, Darcie Antle as the new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment will be for a four-year contract.  Previously, Ms. Antle served as the Assistant Chief Executive Officer from May 30, 2021, to March 19, 2022, … Read more

New Number to Dial for Mental Health Assistance

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Starting this Saturday, there is a new hotline to call or text if anyone is experiencing an emotional or mental crisis or is contemplating suicide. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can now be accessed by calling or texting 988. They will be transferred to trained counselors at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.

Covelo Man Arrested for Making Ghost Guns

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A Covelo man has been arrested for manufacturing “ghost guns”.  Gonzalo Vazquez was stopped and arrested for DUI late last week.   A search of his vehicle turned up ammo and a 9 mm “ghost gun”  A warrant was obtained to search his residence and a ghost AR-15 and supplies and tools used to manufacture … Read more

Wildfire in South Ukiah Stopped

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Forward progress has been stopped on a wildfire in the Ukiah area that began on Sunday.  The fire has been burning in the vicinity of South State Street and Oak Knoll Rd and North Court Road, on the south end of Ukiah.  On Sunday, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s office had sent out a Nixle alert … Read more

Man Convicted of Sexual Assault Asks for New Trial

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A man convicted of sexual assault has filed a motion for a new trial in Lake County Superior Court. Antonio Thomas Magalhaes of Nice was convicted in April of assault with intent to commit sodomy while committing first-degree burglary; sodomy by force; forcible rape; first-degree burglary; rape of an intoxicated person; rape of an unconscious … Read more

State Dept. of Ed Posts Data Shows High Dropout Rate, Absenteeism in Lake County

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The California Department of Education released data last week on statewide teacher assignment monitoring via Zoom and an online downloadable link. The data shows that Lake County fell under the state average in terms of its dropout rate and graduation rate while also maintaining a high chronic absenteeism rate. This data is mostly from 2016-2017 … Read more

Data Release by Cal. Dept. of Ed. Shows Lake County Below State Average in Terms of Drop Out

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The California Department of Education released datalast week on statewide teacher assignment monitoring via Zoom and an online downloadable link. The data shows that Lake County fell under the state average in terms of its dropout rate and graduation rate while also maintaining a high chronic absenteeism rate. This data is mostly from 2016-2017 with … Read more

Ukiah Man Files Federal Suit Againt Ukiah PD, Officers

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A Ukiah man injured during an arrest last Spring has filed suit against the Ukiah Police Department in Federal Court for violating his constitutional rights and for assault after he was allegedly beaten by officers. Arturo Valdes was booked into the Mendocino County Jail with visible facial fractures on March 28, 2021 on suspicion of … Read more