News Staff Mendocino County’s COVID-19 vaccination events at the Ukiah Fairgrounds this week filled up fast. Three events were set up this week distributing a total of 1200 vaccinations. Upcoming county-hosted vaccination clinics will be posted on the Mendocino County Public Health’s Facebook page. You can also stay up to date by visiting the COVID-19 Vaccination section … Read more
Seniors 65 and over in California will be able to get a vaccine sooner than previously Under new guidelines from the California Department of Public Health, people in Phase 1A of the state’s tiered system, which includes health care workers and nursing home residents, are still eligible to receive vaccines. Then seniors 65 and older … Read more
The U.S. House voted to impeach President Trump yesterday, making him the first president in history to be impeached twice. The final vote was 232-197. Ten Republicans joined Democrats in approving the latest impeachment resolution which accuses the President of inciting the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol last week. The two members of the … Read more
One more COVID-related death was reported in Lake County yesterday, bringing the death toll to 28. There are currently 16 patients hospitalized, which us up 5 from the last report. Mendocino county has 14 people hospitalized. ICU capacity remaining for the Northern region is 17.6%.
A mobile home was destroyed by fire in Ukiah yesterday. The owner of the home in the Rancho Del Rey mobile home park came home to find smoke in his residence and fire in his bedroom. According to Ukiah Valley Fire Authority’s Battalion Chief, the fire was accidental and appears to have started when a … Read more
State officials say Covered California has signed up more than 1.6 million people for health insurance since the start of the pandemic. Nearly 200,000 more people have bought health insurance this year compared to the same time last year – a 14% increase. Californians have until January 31st to buy coverage.
Mendocino County’s former Public Health Officer will remain on the payroll. Dr. Noemi Doohan, who moved to San Diego County, continued to fill the roll of Public Health Officer until her replacement, Dr. Andy Coren, was hired back in July. But she has continued to serve, on a part-time basis, charging the county 15 hours … Read more
Vaccinations for the next tier will begin next week in Lake County. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace says residents in Tier 1B, which includes people over 75 years old and educators, will be eligible to receive a vaccine starting next Tuesday. The announcement comes as Dr. Pace expects all residents who are in Tier … Read more
A proposed property swap between Lake County and the state of California is moving forward. In exchange for the Lakeport National Guard Armory, the county will trade the state a 15.5-acre property on18th Avenue in Clearlake. The property in Clearlake will be developed with 100 new affordable housing units. The units on the property are … Read more
Applications are open for Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op grant program for community organizations. The Co-op’s annual Community Grants & Donations 2021 program will donate $8450 to local nonprofits. The program is for organizations that provide food and housing for community members in need, as well as events, programs, and services targeting health, wellness, and nutrition. … Read more