Although the end of March will see the expiration of the mask mandate in the state, Mendocino County Pulic Health officials announced yesterday that the local masking order will remain in effect. Dr. Andy Coren says that although cases are slowing, hospitalization rates are still higher than they were during the Delta surge and standard … Read more
Local Lake County authorities spoke to a town hall gathering in Middletown last night about crime in the south county and the challenges law enforcement faces in keeping the peace. The meeting , held via Zoom saw Sheriff Brian Martin, District Attorney Susan Krones and Chief Deputy District Attorney Richard Hinchcliff speaking to concerned citizens … Read more
Authorities looking into reports of water theft along Henderson Drive in Clearlake Oaks made the discovery of an illegal marijuana grow and processing operation. Over 2300 plants and 7,600 pounds of processed marijuana, most packaged for sale were seized at an approximate value of $7 million dollars, the single largest seizure of processed marijuana to … Read more
Yesterday, Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall responded to speculation that the string of deaths of young women whose bodies have been found around the county is the work of a serial killer. Kendall said in an interview on the public channel show ‘TKO’ that there is not a serial killer. The department has done exhaustive … Read more
The Area Agency on Aging of Lake and Mendocino Counties PSA 26 is conducting a public hearing today at 11 am to take comments on the 2020-2024 Area Plan Update. The plan sets goals and objectives to address the needs of older adults and people with disabilities in Lake and Mendocino Counties. The AAA is … Read more
At their meeting earlier this week, the Lake County Board of Supervisors reviewed their fiscal 2021-22 budget and made some adjustments. As reported in the Record-Bee, Chief Deputy County Administrator Stephen Carter said the mid-year is the time for departments to adjust the budget in any manner that meets the goals for the remainder of … Read more
Last week, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife released a report on its Cannabis Enforcement Program in Lake County. According to the Lake County News, in Lake County last year, CDFW destroyed 83,735 cannabis plants, seized 4,756 pounds of processed cannabis, served 31 search warrants, and seized 32 firearms. Janice Mackey, a spokesperson for … Read more
A mural proposed for the Alex R. Thomas plaza has been unanimously recommended by the Ukiah Design Review Board is on its way to the Ukiah Planning Commission for approval. The mural by Danza Davis of Potter Valley depicts the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly. The budget for the mural is $2,350. The … Read more
Last week, local politicians, hospital administrators, non-profits, and concerned citizens came together to discuss the future of the Adventist Health Hospital in Fort Bragg. At issue is a law that requires hospitals to be capable by 2030, of surviving and providing care after an earthquake. Currently, the buildings that make up the coast hospital … Read more
The State Office of Emergency Services has reported that the cleanup of properties affected by the Cache Fire in Clearlake has been finished. The remains of 78 homes and properties in the county whose owners enrolled in the Debris Removal Program have all been cleared, as well as 19 properties in Mendocino County affected by … Read more