A Willits woman who was arrested last weekend for alleged possession of a stolen vehicle was arrested again this week in another stolen vehicle. According to the Ukiah Police Department, 28-year-old Eryka Smith was taken into custody following a pursuit Monday morning. The owner thought he’d locked the vehicle that was left running while he … Read more
The City of Clearlake has temporarily closed all grass areas of Austin Park for a hydroseeding operation will begin next Monday. The grass areas of the park will be fenced off for approximately 30 days (depending on weather conditions) to avoid disruption of the hydroseeded mulch and prevent damage to the new grass.
While Lake County is getting closer to the Red Tier in the state’s reopening plan, it will remain in the most restrictive Purple Tier for now. Health officials told the Board of Supervisors yesterday that the county’s COVID-19 case rate reached its lowest point since October. Dr. Gary Pace said the numbers will continue to … Read more
Mendocino County is once again looking for a Cannabis Program Manager. It’s the 4th time the position has been open since 2018. Megan Dukett, who was hired in January of 2020, recently left the position. This position reports to the Board of Supervisors and works closely Cannabis Program Ad Hoc Committee and the Planning and … Read more
The Ukiah Unified School District is delaying the return to the classroom for the next group of students to be phased in. The projected reopening date for Grades 7 – 12 has moved to March 18th. Yesterday’s weekly report for COVID-19 showed a case rate of 7.3.in Mendocino County. The case rate has to be … Read more
CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Yorkville area today through Friday. The large broadcast burn is south of the community of Yorkville, near Upper Rancheria Creek in the southeastern portion of Mendocino County, south of Highway 128 and north of Cloverdale. Aircraft and smoke will be visible in the … Read more
Lake County Public Health expects 2,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week. If you are among those eligible, you can schedule an appointment on the Lake County Health Department’s Facebook page. Dr. Gary Pace says new links to schedule first dose appointments are posted every few days, as to ensure vaccine supply is adequate. Lake County … Read more
Ukiah High School is hosting a virtual community meeting at 5:30PM about their new sports field. During the meeting, school officials will present the design of the all-weather regulation size soccer and sports field with lights in the north field at Ukiah High School. Community members will have the the opportunity to comment and ask … Read more
In a new agreement between Governor Gavin Newsom and the state legislature, public schools could get over $6 billion if they return to in-person instruction by the end of March. To receive the special funding to cover the costs for things like PPE and ventilation improvements, schools in the purple tier, will have to open … Read more
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is having a Mass Vaccination Clinic for Phase IA, all tiers and Phase 1B Tier 1 including those over 75 years old, EMS, School and Childcare Staff, and Food and Agricultural workers. They will also accept people 65 and older and those turning 65 this year. Find the registration link at … Read more