At its meeting late last week, the Clearlake City Council approved an agreement with the Konocti School District to once again hire a school resource officer. TheLakeCountyNews reports the district had not had a school resource officer since late 2020. Under the letter of understanding, the district will pay just under $143,000 annually to cover … Read more
The man who drowned while wading in the Russian River over the weekend has been identified. Jorge Medina of Ukiah had been wading in chest-deep water in an effort to escape the heat. He had been complaining of a bad headache before being found face down in the water, just out of sight of his … Read more
At its meeting today, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will hear public comment on a proposed change in zoning that would stop commercial cannabis growing on about 440 acres of land in Redwood Valley. As reported by TheMendoVoice, most of the over 200 properties in question are zoned as rural residential, where growing is … Read more
A person drowned yesterday in the Russian River. The incident, at a swimming hold along Potter Valley Road across from Cold Creek Compost, was reported late afternoon. Emergency personnel were contacted by a group of bystanders on the beach near the victim. EMS administered CPR but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mendocino County is in danger of losing its credit rating with Moody’s Investor Service. MendoFever reports a Moody’ analyst requested public records of the fiscal audit for 2022 and the county did not respond by the deadline of June 30th. Without those documuents, Moody’s would have to consider placing the county’s rating under review. Treasurer … Read more
The Scotts Valley Community Advisory Board meets this evening to discuss Fourth District updates and news, the council’s boundary of influence, roadwork and utilities for Scotts Valley community roads, and the land use permit report. TheLakeCountyNews reports the board will also plan the Fall Neighborfest.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow at 9 am and will consider whether to extend the county homeless shelter’s contract. If the amendment to Sunrise Special Services Foundation’s contract passes, the total compensation for fiscal years 2022-23 and 23-24 could increase to $460,800. The county’s assistant administrative officer, Stephen Carteralso the interim Behavioral … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow at 9 am and will consider whether to extend the county homeless shelter’s contract. If the amendment to Sunrise Special Services Foundation’s contract passes, the total compensation for fiscal years 2022-23 and 23-24 could increase to $460,800. The county’s assistant administrative officer, Stephen Carteralso the interim Behavioral … Read more
The North Bay is expected to sizzle again this weekend, weather forecasters said Thursday. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the area from 11 a.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Saturday. Temperatures are set to reach the high-90s and low-100s.
According to Lake County News, earlier this month, the Clearlake Police Department served five search warrants at properties within the city involving illegal marijuana growing operations. Police said approximately 3,650 marijuana plants and just over one 1,000 pounds of processed marijuana were seized from the five locations. Additionally, 12 illegally owned firearms and approximately 6,450 … Read more