Fort Bragg Budget Office Receives Prestigious Award

The City of Fort Bragg has announced that it has been selected as a 2024 Distinguished Budget Award winner by the Government Finance Officers Association. The association is a professional organization for government finance officers and directors across North America that focuses on commitment to transparency and the highest standards of accountability connected to government … Read more

Enrollment for Health Insurance Through Covered California Is Open

Open enrollment for health insurance through Covered California will continue through January 31 or next year. California residents can renew or shop around for health insurance coverage for 2025. The program is used mainly by those who don’t have insurance through work or are self-employed. Residents, both single or families, with incomes over 200% of … Read more

Lakeport Extends Application Deadlines for Commissions and Committees

The City of Lakeport has extended the application deadline for seats on local commissions and committees. There are openings on the Measure Z Advisory Committee, the Planning Commission, and the Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee. The appointments would be effective January 1, 2025. Membership is on a voluntary basis. Applications and more information on the … Read more

Mendocino County Gets Good Financial News

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors at its meeting last week received the news that the county ended the 2023-24 fiscal year with an $11.2 million carryforward surplus and a $6.3 million surplus. KZYX reports acting Auditor-Controller Sarah Pierce made the announcement, stating the county’s assets total approximately $45 million, with $25 million in cash, … Read more

Mendocino County Admin Building Evacuated After Bomb Threat

The Mendocino County administration building on Low Gap Road in Ukiah was evacuated late Tuesday afternoon after a bomb threat was received. Mendocino County CEO Darcie Antle said an email stating that a bomb had been placed in the admin building was received, which prompted an immediate comprehensive assessment by the Sheriff’s Department. At 4 … Read more

Middletown Area Town Hall Meets Thursday

The Middletown Area Town Hall or MATH meets Thursday at 7 pm and will get updates on the county general plan and Middletown Area plan as well as updates from the Cannabis Ordinance Taskforce, the Lake County Economic Development Eat, Drink, Shop LOCAL campaign, and the Guenoc MAHA Valley Project. MATH will also continue to … Read more

Lakeport Planning Commission Meets Wedneday Evening

The Lakeport Planning Commission meets tomorrow evening at 5:30 and will consider the plan for relocating the Lake Family Resource Center from its current location to new facilities in the Ruzick and Associates Building on Parallel Drive. The relocation will allow the program to continue to serve the community’s early childhood education and development needs.