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
The Mendocino Unified School Board has voted to turn down bids for the sale of the Mendocino Community Network. The plan to sell was triggered by the loss of MCN’s business manager, Sage Statham. Community members asked the school board not to sell MCN because its community value far outweighs its profit value. The board … Read more
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
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
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
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