Local News

• Nevada Man Arrested For Gas Station Robbery In Fort Bragg
  A Nevada man was arrested in Fort Bragg on Saturday for armed robbery at a Sinclair gas station on North Main Street. Titan Greene allegedly stole about $200 while displaying a firearm.  Officers located him at a Motel 6. Greene was booked into Mendocino County Jail on felony robbery and carrying a concealed firearm charges.
• UPD Announces Updated Website
  The Ukiah Police Department (UPD) launched its updated, more accessible website. The New Report A Crime features include Online Business Burglary Reporting and Anonymous Tip Submission. The UPD encourages everyone to explore the new site and its resources at ukiahpolice.com.
• Local Cities Receive Community Development Block Grants
  The Governor’s Office has allocated over $52 million in federal Community Development Block Grants. The CDBG awards will fund 38 projects in 20 counties.  Clearlake will receive a $2.5 million planning and technical assistance grant.  The City of Ukiah is slated to receive $1.5 million for a homebuyer-assistance grant for a program.
• City Of Ukiah Launches Fiber Project
  The Ukiah Gigabit Fiber Project, a partnership between the City of Ukiah and Vero Fiber Networks, is launching with a $5.58 million CPUC grant. Ukiah will own the 23-mile network, operated by Vero for 35 years, to bring affordable, high-speed internet to an estimated 1,700 locations. Construction is scheduled to begin this winter and is […]
• Emergency Resources At The Ready In Case Of Weather
  Due to powerful winter storms predicted this week, state officials have pre-deployed emergency resources to Lake and Mendocino Counties.
• High Wind Warning, Flood Watch In Effect For Lake And Mendocino Counties
  A high wind warning is in effect through Wednesday evening for Lake and Mendocino Counties.  Southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph are possible, with gusts of 50 to 70 mph. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. There is an increased risk of debris on roadways. There is […]
• Kelseyville Presbyterian To Hold Annual Free Community Christmas Dinner
  A free community dinner will be held by the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church on Christmas Day. The meal, featuring turkey, ham, and more, will be served from 2 to 5 p.m. at the  Friendship Hall.  Meals are also available for curbside pickup.
• Oakland Man Gets Four Years For Identity Theft
  An Oakland man was sentenced to 48 months in state prison for felony identity theft. The operation, discovered in a Ukiah hotel room in January 2025, involved equipment for producing counterfeit cards and checks and information on at least 47 victims, mostly in Sonoma County. James Robert Arias, 42, who admitted to prior identity theft […]
• Ukiah PD Replacing License Plate Reader Cameras
  The Ukiah Police Department is acquiring a new license plate reader camera system from EyeP Solutions for just over $53,000, approved by the City Council. The new system will replace the current, unreliable Motorola LPR system used for parking enforcement on the department’s Toyota Yaris, as Motorola is discontinuing technical support. The purchase will be […]
• Annual Lakeport “Blizzard” Scheduled For Monday Night
  The Kiwanis Club of Lakeport will host the fourth annual Lakeport Blizzard at Library Park this evening at 6. This free, beloved community tradition will transform the Library Park Gazebo into a glowing winter scene with lights, music, and “real” snow.   Attendees should dress warmly for this family-friendly photo op.