After nearly ten years in office, Barbara Ringen will retire from her position as Treasurer/Tax Collector. With her retirement, Lake County voters will have to choose someone to fill her position. With no one in her office running for the position, the run for the seat is a contested one. Patrick Sullivan, Lake County’s tax … Read more
A plane crash in the hills east of Willits resulted in one person being injured and a small brush fire. A Cal Fire helicopter inspected the side at the scene of the crash at the Eden Valley Airstrip and said the brushfire had been put out. The pilot of the plane was transported to Willits … Read more
MCHC Health, the largest community health organization in Lake and Mendocino counties has announced that Rod Grainger has been appointed its new Chief Executive officer. MCHC has provided healthcare to community members from four sites in Ukiah, Willits, and Lakeport since 1991, expanding from one to four locations in the community. Grainger brings 30 years … Read more
The 11th annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, an event held in more than 700 cities in 1oo countries was this past Sunday in the Ukiah Valley. The riders dress to impress and ride their classic motorcycles to support men’s health. The Ukiah Valley group of 27 riders raised over $12,000 for the Movember Foundation, which raises … Read more
The 11th annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, an event held in more than 700 cities in 1oo countries was this past Sunday in the Ukiah Valley. The riders dress to impress and ride their classic motorcycles to support men’s health. The Ukiah Valley group of 27 riders raised over $12,000 for the Movember Foundation, which raises … Read more
The Lake County Deputy Sheriff’s Association and the Lake County Deputy District Attorneys Association have endorsed incumbent District Attorney Susan Krones after a letter to the editor from competitor Anthony Farrington, stating that Krones had never received any endorsements from law enforcement, which was untrue. Both associations have said that they try to stay neutral … Read more
The Pacific Redwood Medical Group has once again given back to the community by gifting the Ukiah Valley Trail Group $32,000 to improve trails at Lake Mendocino. The funding will allow the Trail Group to realign and improve the trails between the Dam and Spillway.
There will be a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday starting at 9 at the Middletown Cemetary. Refreshments will be served. Floral wreaths from the Middletown High School Floral Design class will be placed. Sergeant of the Guard from the Lake County Military Honors Team will begin the ceremonies. Veteran Chaplin Charles Schrieber will do … Read more
Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from today through Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day weekend. However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans crews to respond to emergency situations. For updates check Quik Map or call1-800-GAS-ROAD
The Employment Development Department recently announced it has stopped an unemployment insurance fraud attempt involving the attempted theft of millions in benefits by flooding the agency with as many as 47,000 paper and fax applications. The agency normally receives about 7,000 applications. The Lake County News reports EDD is now mailing notices to claimants to … Read more