Monday afternoon, a group of four juveniles and one adult walked into the Ukiah Walmart, pried open a display case, and made off with 13 pairs of Apple Airpods. The suspects then fled the store, with officers combing the surrounding neighborhood for them. Two of the juveniles were located and were found to be runaways … Read more
A former Kelseyville High School teacher has been sentenced to eight months in state prison, with credit for time served. Cory Michael Cunningham entered a nolo plea, which is similar to a guilty plea on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor, from an incident in 2019 when Cunningham was arrested for having an inappropriate … Read more
Two new murals, part of the Alleyway Art Project are coming to life in Fort Bragg. For more information about the Alleyway Art Project, go to fortbraggalleywayart.org.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a careers seminar, tonight at 6 pm at 125 East Commercial Street in Willits. The department is looking for staff assistants, cooks, and correction deputies. Anyone interested in applying, including those who’ve applied before, is encouraged to attend. if you cannot participate in the seminar, text “success” … Read more
The Mendocino County and the Economic Development and Financing Corporation have announced the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant program, offering grants of $2,500 aimed at helping small businesses and entrepreneurs find some relief. For more information go to edfc.org.
Over a year after accusations emerged, the City of Ukiah has agreed to pay a $250,000 settlement to former police Sergeant Kevin Murray’s victim, identified only as “S.Y.” in court documents. The City of Ukiah terminated Murray in January 2021 after the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint accusing Murray of burglary, … Read more
AT&T experienced a network issue yesterday originating from their Fort Bragg Central Office that affected landlines in the area which may have also impacted Internet Services using DSL Laytonville, Willits, Casper, Covelo, Fort Bragg, Branscomb, Rockport, Westport & Leggett were all affected. Cell service was not impacted. As of this morning, AT&T’s outage website reports … Read more
The Ukiah Police Department is asking residents with surveillance cameras on the exterior of their homes and businesses to register with the agency so that if an incident occurs in the area, video from those cameras can aid in their efforts to keep the community safe. One of the first steps after a crime is … Read more
The Lake Leadership Forum planned for today has been postponed to Tuesday, June 7. Concerns about the changeable weather and comfort of attendees by the organizers of the Forum are responsible for the change. Ticket holders may request a refund by contacting the Lake County Economic Development Corporation if they are not able to attend … Read more
A ceremony to honor first responders will be held in downtown Lakeport beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday at Lake County Museum Park, 255 N. Main St. The event is being hosted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.