Mendocino County employees’ primary union and its management association now have contracts with the county, but only through June 30 of next year, thanks to action by the board of supervisors this week. The MendocinoVoice reports the county’s 850 employees who belong to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 1021 get a 2 percent cost … Read more
Stacey Mattina and Michael Froio will continue their terms as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem after being elected in November. The Lakeport City Council also swore in two newly-appointed members, Roy Brandon Disney and Kim Costa. They fill the seats left open by the departure of Michael Green and Mireya Turner. They join Mattina, Froio … Read more
At their meeting on Tuesday, the Lake County Board of Supervisors appointed Rob Howe, chief of the county Probation Department to be the next County Sheriff. The LakeCountyNews reports Howe served with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for 18 years and reached the rank of Captain before becoming chief probation officer in 2011. Howe will … Read more
The National Weather Service in Eureka is looking for the publics help in observing the weather in local communities around Northern California . All you need is an open area to place a rain gauge and availability to take regular observations. Basic training can be taken through YouTube and PDFs. More information on the program … Read more
At a reception on Monday, Clearlake Police Chief received high praise from fellow city officials, colleagues and member of the community, as well as, for the first time in the 42 year history of Clearlake, the key to the city. According to the LakeCountyNews, Chief Andrew White has been head of the Clearlake Police Department … Read more
A Bay area man has been reported missing and could be in the Ukiah area. Angel Fulgado left for work Sunday morning. He was last heard from near Ukiah and then his phone was shut off. Fulgado was driving a blue-gray 2017 Toyota Corolla sedan. Fulgado is 24, 5’4”, 160 pounds, brown hair and eyes … Read more
The Lake County Health Services Department reports that Lake County has moved to the “medium” level of COVID community spread. TheLakeCountyNews reports health officials have expressed concern, especially for the community’s first responders as this along with the accompanying rise in flu and RSV cases could strongly impact them as they serve the public through … Read more
The Lake County Health Services Department reports that Lake County has moved to the “medium” level of COVID community spread. TheLakeCountyNews reports health officials have expressed concern, especially for the community’s first responders as this along with the accompanying rise in flu and RSV cases could strongly impact them as they serve the public through … Read more
Cal Fire’s Office of the State Fire Marshall has begun its public comment period for the process of updating the state’s Fire Hazard Severity Zones map, which is a comprehensive map that ranks the State Responsibility Areas based on the varying degrees of wildfire exposure. The revision will only cover those unincorporated rural areas where … Read more
The Lakeport City Council at their meeting tomorrow evening, will receive the certification of the recent general election from City Clerk/Administrative Services Director Kelly Buendia . The council will also receive and file the resignation of Council member Mireya Turner. The Mayor will honor outgoing Councilmember George Spurr and will administer the oaths of office … Read more