PG&E Extends Ongoing Support to Customers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the ongoing economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, PG&E will extend the existing COVID 19 customer protections through June 30th. The protections were set to expire on April 16. Protections include: A moratorium on service disconnections for non-payment for residential and small business customers, and flexible payment plans for customers to … Read more

Lakeport Police Officer Recognized for Compassion

A Lakeport Police Officer is being recognized for Officer his compassion and dedication to duty in how he handled a recent situation. Police were called about a pick-up truck with a loaded trailer attached that was broken down on a busy roadway. After speaking with the owner, Officer Juan Altamirano learned that the trailer contained … Read more

Lake County Leaders Point Out Inequities in Relief Funding for Small Businesses

Lake County leaders are asking the state to make sure that businesses in rural communities have a fair opportunity to access COVID-19 relief funding. the Lake County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Team sent a letter to the California Office of the Small Business Advocate urging changes to the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program … Read more

Change to Measure B Program

A change has been made to the Measure B Program. There will no longer be a Measure B program manager. The responsibilities for Measure B Commission support and projects are now assigned to the Behavioral Health Department. In a press release, officials said that in addition to cost savings, they are hopeful this step will … Read more

Mendocino County Public Health Works to Contain 4 Outbreaks

A COVID-19 outbreak at an assisted living facility is one of four outbreaks in Mendocino County. The outbreak at Mountain View Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ukiah has 18 cases – 12 are residents and 6 are employees. Other outbreaks include 15 employees of seven restaurants in Fort Bragg. The health department says 200 … Read more

More COVID-19 Vaccines Arriving in Lake County This Week

About 1,000 more COVID-19 vaccine doses are arriving in Lake County this week, allowing a limited number of residents aged 65 and older to receive their first dose. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace says 10 percent of county residents have received the first dose of the vaccine so far.

Cannabis Ad Hoc to Host Cannabis Cultivation Virtual Town Hall

The Board of Supervisors Cannabis Cultivation Ad Hoc Committee, consisting of Supervisors John Haschak and Ted Williams, will host a virtual Cannabis Cultivation Town Hall Meeting today. The Supervisors will give an update on their current discussions with the California Department of Food and Agriculture regarding the State’s requirement for site-specific California Environment Quality Act … Read more

Lake County Adds Another COVID-Related Death

Lake County confirmed another COVID-19 related death yesterday, bringing the total to 35. The report also shows the number of active cases has dropped to 131. The number of recovered cases is up to 2,719. From January 17 – 23, Lake County had a 6.7% positivity rate for the 7-day average.