News Staff A facility designed to transition individuals out of homelessness has had its contract renewed. TheLakeCountyNews reports at the meeting of the Clearlake City Council last week, the council approved updates to the contract with Adventist Health for the operation of the Hope Center. The 21-bed facility has been in operation since November of 2020. Adventist … Read more
Law enforcement in Mendocino County has closed the case of the death of a woman in 2013, whose passing was concealed by her daughter in order to continue to collect her mother’s benefits. The daughter passed away in April after police in Ukiah were notified by the older woman’s son. It’s believed the older woman … Read more
The U.S. Department of Ag has approved a temporary waiver that will allow those with SNAP or CalFresh benefits to buy hot foods through the end of the month. TheLakeCountyNews reports that due to the recent storms and flooding, stores licensed by the Food and Nutrition Service and in Lake and Mendocino counties among others, … Read more
The Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee is holding a public forum,” on Monday from 6-8:30 pm at Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino in Nice. Childcare and light snacks will be provided. Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation will be available. Advance registration is requested to ensure all attendees have the opportunity to actively participate. … Read more
At their meeting on Tuesday, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to repeal Ordinance 4507, the ordinance that charged the public for the time spent filling record requests, less than a year after it was passed. However, now the commission is looking to cut costs by enacting a new email retention policy, which … Read more
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is holding a First Responder Memorial Ceremony on Friday at 5:30 pm at the Lake County Museum Park in Lakeport. Local leaders and officials will gather to remember and honor those who’ve been lost in the line of duty and service. Sheriff George Kemp, Deputy Henry Valentine Snowbelt, Deputy William … Read more
A scheduled hearing of a no-confidence letter regarding Lake County Health Services Director Jonathan Portney was pulled from the Lakeport Fire District Board’s agenda last night. TheLakeCountyNews reports that at their meeting in April, Lakeport Fire Chief Patrick Reitz in his report to the board said he was not ready to bring the letter forward. … Read more
The Middletown Area Town Hall meets tomorrow evening at 7. The group will hold an open discussion on community concerns and activities. The group will also plan future meetings.
Clearlake Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Colten Grauman, 29, was last seen at Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital. Colton is white, with dark hair and blue eyes, 5’6”-5’7” tall, 140-150 pounds. Police do not have any information on what he was wearing. If anyone has information on his … Read more
The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee meets today and will hear updates on city projects and City Council priorities. There will also be a conversation on the LEDAC action plan for the fiscal year 2023-24, member reports, public input and announcements.