Judge Clayton Brennan has retired from the Mendocino County Superior Court after 19 years. Elected in 2006, he presided over all case types in Willits and Fort Bragg. Known for his even temper and community awareness, Presiding Judge Keith Faulder noted Brennan’s contributions, stating his judicial temperament, humor, and versatility will be missed.
A Fort Bragg jury has convicted David Koehn, 71, of a hit-and-run causing property damage. The incident occurred in July 2024 at Community First Credit Union. A restitution hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, the 12th to determine the amount Koehn must pay for damages.
On Tuesday, Lake County Supervisors approved $80,000 for food crisis relief, despite Supervisor Sabatier calling it “a drop in the bucket” for the nearly a quarter of county residents lacking food support due to frozen SNAP benefits. The board unanimously voted for immediate allocation from reserves, forming an ad hoc committee to coordinate assistance.
The City of Lakeport has announced that its Fall Community Clean-Up Day was a success. Residents dropped off a total of 11,096.7 pounds of unwanted materials. The City thanks Lakeport Disposal for its continued partnership and participation in the annual event.
Authorities have identified 55-year-old John Plasier Jr. of Kelseyville as the victim in a fatal single-vehicle accident on October 16th in Santa Rosa. Plasier lost control of his Ford Expedition on northbound Highway 101, striking the center median, crossing all lanes, hitting a guardrail, and rolling into a ditch where the vehicle was partially submerged.
Mendocino County Supervisors unanimously approved splitting the auditor-controller-treasurer-tax collector role into two departments, reversing a 2022 consolidation. This move, backed by Chamise Cubbison and community members, aims to boost checks and balances.
Mendocino County seeks an environmental consulting firm for its Wildfire Community Resilience Project. The consultant will handle environmental compliance and prepare bid documents. For more information go to mendocinocounty.gov.
On Monday, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a lost hiker on Big Canyon Road. A Search and Rescue Team and a Drone Response Team member were called in. The drone quickly located the missing individual, allowing a SAR Deputy and her K9, to safely guide the hiker out. This successful rescue … Read more
The Clearlake City Council is set to consider a draft climate plan, the naming of two streets in the area, and a proposed contractfor the Burns Valley/Arrowhead/Olympic Drive Project, .The council will meet this evening, Thursday at 6.
A wind advisory is in effect through 9 p.m. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected for most of Mendocino and Lake County. Power outages are also a possibility. There’s also a flood watch for Mendocino county through the morning, with widespread rainfall in the area brought in … Read more