Clearlake City County Approves New Recreation & Events Division

With the approval of next year’s budget, the Clearlake City Council has paved the way for a new recreation and events division that will operate under the city’s Administrative Services Department. According to the Lake County News, the division will oversee concerts in the park, the soap box derby, youth activities, and holiday events. Initial … Read more

Ukiah Fires Former Chief Waidelich

Friday, the city of Ukiah announced officially that it had fired former police chief Noble Waidelich, currently under investigation by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s office after a report of undisclosed criminal conduct. According to the Willits News, Ukiah City Manager Sage Sangiacomo said in a press release that due to recent events, Waidelich was not … Read more

Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Awarded Over $3.5 Million for Fire Safety

The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council (MCFSC) has been awarded three new CAL FIRE grants totaling over $3.5 million over the next three years, for several projects reinforcing wildfire safety in key locations around the county. MCFSC and CAL FIRE have been working together to identify the highest priorities for safety treatments. The largest of … Read more

Lake County Board of Supers Meets Tomorrow

The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow at 9 am and will consider voluntary collection agreements for transient occupancy tax, cannabis equity grant applications processing, appointments to the commercial cannabis ordinance task force, and the proposed findings of fact and decision in the appeal of David Hughes of approvals for the Lake Vista Farms … Read more

Lake County’s Jobless Numbers Lowest Since 1990

Last month’s jobless numbers for Lake County were the lowest recorded since 1990, according to Employment Development Department records. The Lake County News reports May’s preliminary jobless rate was 3.8%, down from 4.5% in April and 7.5% a year ago. Eight of the state’s 11 industry sectors gained jobs in May with Information posting the … Read more

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is also this Sunday. It is the newest federal holiday, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It also celebrates African American culture and has been celebrated in black communities since 1865.