News Staff Mendocino County is expanding its vaccine call center and a scheduling portal is coming soon. To respond to the increased call volume regarding vaccinations, additional staff are being added to the call center team. Mendocino County Public Health Officer Dr. Andrew Coren says they are working diligently to return every call and answer every email. … Read more
A variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in several California counties including Lake County. According to the California Department of Public Health, the 452R variant is the strain that was first detected in the United Kingdom, and the CDC says it may spread from person to person more rapidly. So far, there is … Read more
Human remains have been discovered in the search for a missing Covelo man. 58-year-old Paul Duran went missing from his property last week. The Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Division is working to positively identify the remains.
High winds overnight brought down trees and caused power outages for some in Lake County. Downed power lines also sparked fires in Kelseyville and Lucerne. A wind advisory stays in effect above 1,500 feet in elevation in Lake and Mendocino counties until 10 tonight for northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up … Read more
A batch of COVID-19 vaccines that caused higher allergic reactions made its way to Mendocino County. The public health department says there have been no adverse reactions here. The batch in question was used at a mass vaccination event in San Diego, where six healthcare workers experienced allergic reactions to the Moderna vaccine. 100 doses … Read more
Mendocino County announced a vaccine event for those needing the second Pfizer vaccine. Those who received their FIRST COVID-19 vaccine dose on December 30th or 31st at the Ukiah Fairgrounds, will get their second this Thursday. If your contact information was given during the first event, the county will contact you to schedule a time. … Read more
An arrest has been made in a fatal accident that happened Saturday at Indian Valley Reservoir. The crash involving an off-highway vehicle left a 19-year-old woman dead. CHP said 28-year-old Juan Torres, of Santa Rosa, was driving the OHV while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.
This weekend’s vaccination clinics in Ukiah were a success. Hundreds of teachers from UUSD received COVID-19 vaccines at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center. Adventist Health Ukiah Valley held a vaccination clinic where people 75 and older, and healthcare workers received vaccines. According to Mendocino County Public Health, 1,620 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and 4,250 … Read more
Over 100 parents, athletes, students, coaches, and community members gathered for a rally in Lakeport that calls for the return of school sports. The “Let Them Play” rally was held at Museum Park in downtown Lakeport on Friday and was one of the many rallies held across the state. Sports have been shut down due … Read more
A woman died in rollover crash in northern Mendocino County. According to the CHP, the woman was driving a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe south on Hwy. 101 just north of Bridges Creek Friday morning when she lost control of the vehicle. Her SUV overturned several times before coming to rest in the roadway, blocking all lanes … Read more