News Staff Lake County’s unemployment rose by nearly a percentage point in January while the state jobless rate held steady and the national rate ticked up slightly. According to the Lake County News, The Employment Development Department said Lake County’s January jobless rate was 6.7%, up from 5.8% in December. The January 2021 rate was 9.5%. In … Read more
It’s Tsunami Preparedness Week. Tomorrow, tests of the various alerting systems in partnership with state and federal agencies begin at 9 am with telephonic notifications along the coast as a general reminder. NOAA Weather Radio, local radio, tv, and outdoor sirens will be tested between 11 am and 12 pm. Anyone living, working, or … Read more
The overnight shelter at the Building Bridges Community Center in Ukiah is now allowing clients access to their beds all day, which according to the facility manager has dramatically cut down on problematic behaviors staff members were having to deal with. Sage Wolf, the Homeless Services and Housing Manager for Redwood Community Services, which … Read more
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has subpoenaed individuals and documents associated with Ortner Management Group, which provided mental health services to the county on a contract basis from 2013-16. According to the Mendocino Voice, those individuals are scheduled to appear by Zoom meeting later this morning. The subpoena is based on an appearance of … Read more
Mendocino College has received $188 thousand in grants to support students’ access to basic needs such as food, housing, transportation, health care, and education. According to the Lake County News, the Postsecondary Education Trailer Bill provides $100 million in one-time funding to help California community colleges reduce equity and achievement gaps among traditionally underrepresented student … Read more
The Lake County Registrar of Voters has confirmed that Bruno Sabatier is running for a second term as District 2 supervisor for the county of Lake. The election will be held on June 7, as part of the statewide primary.
The Lake County board of supervisors will discuss recruiting a new administrative officer when they meet tomorrow morning, following the resignation of Carol Hutchinson last week. Hutchinson said she is retiring after six years on the job. The board will also proclaim tomorrow National Agriculture Day.
The Alex Rorabaugh Recreation Center has announced that that Carter Grissom has been appointed to the position of Executive Director. In a press release, the center said Carter will work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure the ARRC’s mission “To engage, inspire and mobilize people, programs, partners and funding to provide a safe … Read more
A former Mendocino County public defender has been appointed to a judgeship in Ventura County Superior Court. Kristi J. Peariso, since her time in Mendocino County, has served as a law professor at the Southern California Institute of Law from 2008-to 2017. She has also provided defense for the accused in other counties including Ventura … Read more
Chief Executive Officer Carmel Angelo officially retires tomorrow, after 14 years with the county and 12 years as executive officer. At her final Board of Supervisors meeting this past Tuesday, Fifth District Supervisor and Board Chair Ted Williams read aloud a proclamation from the consent calendar honoring the outgoing leader. Various leaders and lawmakers praised … Read more