News Staff The Census Bureau released the first 2020 Census results, which included the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. California will be losing a congressional seat for the first time, dropping its delegation from 53 to 52 members. The census data shows a 6.1 percent change in population over … Read more
Changes in COVID-19 vaccine delivery are coming in Lake County. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace says the large drive-thru sites will be discontinued in the coming weeks, but vaccine will still be available at Sutter and Adventist’s clinics, and some pharmacies. Starting the week of May 3, OptumServe’s sites in Lakeport and Lower Lake … Read more
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating a suspicious double missing person’s case associated with a marijuana/cannabis growing operation in the 20000 block of Timber Road in Willits. Sheriff’s Office personnel have been at the location since Sunday and are expected to be in the area for several days in connection with the active … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom officially faces recall after organizers of the recall effort collected enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. The California secretary of state’s office announced Monday that more than 1.6 million signatures had been verified, about 100,000 more than needed to force a vote. An election is likely in the fall where … Read more
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally lifted its pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after a panel on Friday recommended resuming its use, despite a very rare risk of blood clots. The panel said Friday that the vaccine’s benefits outweigh the serious but small risk. The Western States Scientific Safety Review … Read more
Cal Fire’s Mendocino Unit will be conducting basic helicopter operations and safety and air rescue training starting today through August 1st. The aircraft training will primarily be in the Lake Mendocino, Ukiah Valley and Ridgewood Ranch (Golden Rule) areas, at various days and times of the day.
A Mendocino County Corrections Deputy was exposed to suspected fentanyl on Friday. According to MCSO, 24-year-old Dakota Johnson, of Willits was booked into the jail for several warrants in addition to several charges including Possession of a Controlled Substance. A female Corrections Deputy exchanged Johnson’s personal clothing for jail-issued clothing. While doing so, suspected drugs … Read more
The Turnout Fire in Mendocino County was fully contained on Saturday. The cause of the 200-acre fire that started at Highway 253 and Boonville Rd, is under investigation.
Summer events may be making a comeback in 2021. This week te Lakeport City Council approved the processing of summer event applications, including the 4th of July event at Library Park. The Lakeport City has been working with Lake County Public Health Department and health officials believe that outdoor community events can be conducted safely … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a drought state of emergency for Mendocino County this week, and the Board of Supervisors did so as well. The local declaration may make the county eligible for state and federal funding which would be used to get through this year’s drought, as well as fund improvements to infrastructure in preparation … Read more