After hearing from many Californians about confusion over how insurance companies rate properties for wildfire risk, Commissioner Ricardo Lara proposed new rules. They would require insurance companies to provide a consumer with their property’s wildfire risk score, which must recognize a consumer’s mitigation actions that could improve their rating. Commissioner Lara will hold public prenotice … Read more
Lake County will hire a recruitment firm to help find a new Public Health Officer. Dr. Gary Pace announced last week that he is resigning his position to return to private practice. Pace will stay on in his role until April 16th. Pace is the county’s thrird public health officer since 2017. The county plans … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a legislative COVID relief package for residents in the state. Among the provisions, the package commits additional resources for critical childcare services and funds emergency financial aid for community college students. It also provides millions in small business relief, and one-time payments to qualifying low-income individuals and families.
Kelseyville Unified will continue to make sure meetings are translated in Spanish in real time. the district simulcasts all school board meetings in Spanish. Superintendent Dave McQueen says the real-time Spanish translation board meeting proceedings allows the district to reach more KVUSD families and more Kelseyville residents, as 40-percent of the population identifies as Hispanic. … Read more
Today begins a 14-day “exclusivity period,” where only businesses and non-profits with fewer than 20 employees can apply for the Payroll Protection Program. This change in the program is aimed at helping the smallest employers get their applications prioritized by lenders. According to a 2019 U.S. Small Business Administration report from the Office of Advocacy, … Read more
The Lakeport Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting. At about 1:15 AM Monday, officers responded to the 800 block of 16th street following a report of several shots being fired into a house from a vehicle described as a dark colored sedan. No persons inside of the residence were injured as a result of … Read more
Adventist Health is holding a Mass Vaccination Clinic tomorrow from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Alex Rorabaugh Center (Grace Hudson School), in Ukiah. The clinic is for people who are 70 years old and up, and those who will turn 70 this year. Those who qualify are asked to make an appointment online. … Read more
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics are resuming in Lake County. Shipments that were delayed last week due to severe weather in other parts of the country have arrived. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace says first dose vaccination appointments will resume tomorrow. To schedule an appointment: You must be 65 or older or have been eligible in … Read more
Mendocino County is changing COVID vaccine priorities. The County is continuing to vaccinate all individuals in Phase IA, all tiers, and they have moved on to Phase IB Tier 1 including those over 75 years old, EMS, School and Childcare Staff, and Food and Agricultural workers. The latter includes people directly involved in growing, harvesting, … Read more
More Ukiah Unified School District Students are returning to the classroom this week as kids in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 return. Under the hybrid model students are divided into two sections. Section A attends school in person on Monday and Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon and receive online support on Thursday and … Read more