KUKI News

Juneteenth is also this Sunday. It is the newest federal holiday, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It also celebrates African American culture and has been celebrated in black communities since 1865.

Father’s Day is this Sunday, and Latin Hip-Hop Superstars “Ozomatli,” along with Funkacillin, are performing at the first Sundays in the Park at Todd Grove Park in Ukiah. Arrive early to get your spot on the lawn. For more information on this series, go to cityofukiah.com/sundays-in-the-park.

The Fort Bragg Police Department has announced in a press release that the department is once again up to full staff with the hiring of three new officers. The officers attended the College of the Redwood Police Academy in Eureka for six months of intensive training, and have since been promoted. Former CSO Antoinette Moore, … Read more

Fort Bragg’s new city manager has requested to be released from his contract, citing family issues. John H. Ford said issues with transitioning his son from middle school as one of the main issues, causing stress in his family, and he said he would not be able to be as active in the community as … Read more

In the wake of Ukiah Police Chief Noble Waidelich being put on paid administrative leave while under criminal investigation, an acting police chief has been appointed. Shannon Riley, Ukiah Deputy City Manager has confirmed that 24-year veteran officer Cedric Cook has been appointed to stand in while the Sonoma County Sheriff’s office investigates criminal charges … Read more

A new survey will help the Lake Area Planning Council update the Lake County Transit Development Plan. The council is encouraging the public to take part in the brief poll. The plan will look at new transit options and changes that will make Lake Transit services more appealing and accessible to residents. The survey can … Read more

A lawsuit brought by the former Human Resources director for the county of Lake has been settled. Pamela Nichols brought suit against the county for wrongful termination and racial discrimination. The board of supervisors approved the settlement during a closed session at their Tuesday meeting. In a video posted by the county, Board of Supervisors … Read more

At their meeting on Wednesday, the Lake County Board of Supervisors approved a recommended budget for fiscal year 2022-23, including the approval of a budget transfer from the Sheriff’s Department. The proposed budget came in at just under $337,450,000. Sheriff Brian Martin requested a Department budget transfer and presented staffing concerns as the office is … Read more

The City of Ukiah has said it has no comment on Police Chief Noble Waidelich being under investigation other than to say he’s been put on paid administrative leave. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s office is handling the investigation in the suits brought against Waidelich by his former fiance and former county probation officer. Sonoma is … Read more

The Clearlake City Council meets tomorrow at 6 pm and will hear updates on the Cache fire recovery, consider the new fiscal year budget, and an animal control services contract. One of the main items will be presentations from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services on the 2021 Cache fire recovery, Water Resources on … Read more