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Authorities are investigating a series of overdoses that happened last Thursday. At least one of the people who overdosed died, and a death investigation is underway. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they had become aware of several social media posts with photos related to unknown types of pills that could have been … Read more

Mendocino County wants to administer COVID-19 vaccines to at least 900 people per week. Public Health Officer Dr. Andy Coren announced the goal on Friday and said that number will increase as more doses arrive. Last Thursday alone, 284 people were vaccinated. In Lake County, the health department says over half of the initial doses … Read more

Saying the state faces a challenge the likes of which we never expected, Governor Gavin Newsom introduced a $227 billion dollar budget on Friday. He said it targets five urgent needs: Funding for vaccines, re-opening classrooms, 600-dollar stimulus checks, small business support and preparation for wildfires. His plan sets aside the most for schools, at … Read more

The COVID-19 surge prompted the Lake County Board of Supervisors to close it chambers to the public during meetings. The board will continue to provide online public access and will review the decision on a weekly basis. Back in November, the Board of Supervisors hybrid board meetings were recognized by the California State Association of … Read more

Lake County Special Districts will be conducting a physical inspection and line cleaning of the wastewater collection system between Napa Avenue and Sacramento Avenue beginning Monday for a period of approximately 4 weeks. Some residents and businesses may notice bubbling water or noise from open toilets and drains during the line cleaning activities.

ICU capacity for California’s Northern region as of yesterday is 25.4%. Lake County currently has 12 people hospitalized. The number of active cases dropped by 18 to 207, and the number of recovered cases increased by 44 to 1,823. Mendocino County added 50 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, with 300 people currently under isolation. Mendocino County … Read more

Low-income Californians could get a $600 check from the state. Under a new budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom, the money would go to people who make less than $30,000 a year. It also includes immigrants living in the country illegally who file state taxes. Newsom says he hopes to act early on his proposal, … Read more

California’s leaders denounced events in the nation’s capitol yesterday when rioters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. Congressman John Garamendi called it a blatant attack on American democracy. Congressman Mike Thompson said it was a very sad day for democracy. State Senator Mike McGuire said all Americans should be horrified and angered by … Read more

Hospitalizations in the region are holding steady. Lake County added 1 new patient yesterday for a total of 17. Mendocino County added 1 new patient for a total of 14, with 1 person in ICU. As of last update, ICU capacity in the state’s Northern Region is at 30-percent.

Redwood Community Services Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center in Ukiah is out of quarantine following a COVID-19 outbreak. The center worked with Mendocino County Public Health and now reports the 11 guests who tested positive last month have exited their isolation period. No one who contracted the virus required hospitalization. On Monday, seven staff members … Read more