Mendocino County has hired an Interim Public Health Director. Mary Alice Willeford, a longtime Mendocino County employee, recently accepted the position. Dr. Jenine Miller, Mendocino County Health and Human Services Assistant Director, says Willeford has been a county employee for 19 years, and has worked at the Public Health Department for the past six years. … Read more
All first dose COVID vaccine appointments for today and tomorrow in Lake County have been cancelled. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace says it’s because of a delay in the delivery of Lake County’s shipment of the Moderna vaccine caused by severe weather in other parts of the country. Those who appointments for a first … Read more
To assist riders during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lake Transit Authority is offering free fares to all riders effective immediately through March 31st. No matter the reason: a trip to a vaccine clinic or to other essential destinations such as a doctor’s appointment, shopping, work, or school – all rides are free.
The City of Lakeport will continue working with a business consultant to attract retailers to the area. The Retail Coach was hired in 2020, but their work was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So far the consultants have analyzed the market, determined retail, development and redevelopment opportunities, and identified retailers and developers for recruitment. … Read more
The Fort Bragg City Council has a new member. Marcia Rafanan Meadlin, a member of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, was chosen over eight other candidates to fill the seat left vacant by Will Lee, who resigned because he is moving to the Bay area. Meadlin will fulfill the remainder of Lee’s council … Read more
City of Ukiah changed how Planning Commission members are appointed. City Council members will no longer nominate candidates. Under the previous arrangement, a commission member would serve as long as the city council member who appointed them serves. It was decided that this process could impact the decisions of the Commission member who may be … Read more
Lake County reported another COVID-19 related death yesterday, bringing the total to 39. Active cases continue to drop – currently at 102, and recovered cases continue to rise – up 23 yesterday to 2,829. 3 people are hospitalized in Lake County hospitals.
It’s back to school for Ukiah Unified School students and school officials are reminding drivers to stay alert and keep kids safe. UUSD says it’s never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are going back to school. Back to school brings more traffic congestion. School buses are loading … Read more
This week’s COVID-19 vaccine 2nd dose events have been scheduled in Mendocino County. If you received your 1st dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine at the Ukiah Fairgrounds on January 27th, 28th or 29th, register for the vaccination event you are eligible for, and arrive with your ID and vaccination card ready. These events on … Read more
A missing 12-year-old boy was found safe yesterday and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is thanking those who assisted, including the Mendocino Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, Volunteers from Lake County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, Cal Fire personnel and helicopter, South Lake Fire personnel, KCorps and Lake County Central Dispatch.