The state’s jobless rate, including that in Lake County, rose slightly in November. The state rose one-tenth of a percent and in Lake County rose from 5.7% in October to 6.1% in November, the highest since March, which was 6.4.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Mendocino Coast and Northwestern Interior from this morning through this afternoon. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Gusts up to 60 mph over the higher elevations. Power outages are a possibility. There is also a high surf warning in effect … Read more
The Lakeport City Council at its last meeting of the year named Michael Froio as mayor and Kim Costa as mayor pro tem for 2024. The council also agreed to add pickleball courts to the Westside Community Park Master Plan.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors is looking for applicants to fill two vacancies for volunteer positions on the Public Defenders Oversight Committee. TheLakeCountyNews reports the committee reviews the county’s public defender program and helps evaluate the needs of the county, the courts, and those citizens who use their services. Applications are available at the … Read more
Before leaving for the Christmas holiday, Blue Shield of California and Adventist Health announced they have arrived at a new agreement that will retroactively cover all those who Blue Shield insures in all 18 Adventist Hospitals across the state. Adventist and Blue Shield have been negotiating for nearly a year, with talks breaking down at … Read more
The Mendocino National Forest is recruiting firefighters for the 2024 wildfire season. The typical season runs from May through November. Training will provide basic fire courses, which take about ten days to complete. Applicants can register online and then attend one of the in-person hiring days scheduled in January.
Two projects that address food insecurity in Lake County have been included in the roughly $9 million in grants through the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. As reported by TheLakeCountyNews, the Redwood Empire Food Bank, which serves Lake, and Mendocino counties, has received $200,000 to replace … Read more
With many areas in the state expecting rain for Christmas, the state is sharing resources to help with storm preparedness. A five-lesson text message course is available in several languages. To receive the lessons, text CAWINTER to 20202 to sign up. —
Public Health Officer Noemi Doohan of Lake County Health Services has released guidelines to keep residents safe during the holiday season. There has been a rise in respiratory virus cases in the county. COVID-19 cases, though not at pandemic level anymore, still pose a threat, especially to those older and immunocompromised. Maintaining safety protocols, staying … Read more
The Yuba Community College District Board has approved the contract with the new president of Woodland Community College. After conferring for about 10 minutes, the board voted to finalize the contract with Dr. Lizette Navarette. The search for a new president has taken several months to complete.