Roadwork in NorCal Suspended for Memorial Day Holiday

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

E.D.D. Stops Major Unemployment Scam

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

Frauds Try to Flood EDD With Paper to Steal Millions in Benefits, EDD Stops Attempt

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

Booneville Man Arrested After Terrorizing His Own Family

A Booneville man was arrested Sunday after terrorizing his family and vandalizing their property. Deputies with the Mendocino County Sheriff’s officers were dispatched to a home on Lambert Lane early evening when a resident said her husband was destroying property and burning items while armed with a rifle. Stacey Rose eventually surrendered. He’s been charged … Read more

Fort Bragg Hired New City Manager

The Fort Bragg City Council has announced the hiring of John Ford of McKinleyville to serve as the city’s new City Manager, following the resignation of Tabatha Miller last December. John Ford has years of experience in local government, having worked for the cities of Thousand Oaks, Roseville, the County of Monterey, and most recently … Read more

Missisng Hidden Valley Lake Man Found Safe

A Hidden Valley Lake man who was reported missing early yesterday afternoon has been located. The Lake County Sheriff’s office said that 68-year-old John Daniel Bachelder was found safe early in the evening. Bachelder had left his Hidden Valley Lake home on foot. Details on who found him and where he was found have not … Read more