The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets today and will discuss directing staff to develop a policy for warming and cooling centers, and will continue its consideration of chief public defender candidates this week. TheLakeCountyNews reports Supervisor Bruno Sabatier asked to have the shelter situation brought before the board, saying that extreme need should have … Read more
In a press release issued by the SEIU Local 1021 late Friday, Mendocino County workers voted to authorize a strike should one become necessary. The authorization passed with over 92% of the membership voting yes. SEIU 1021 Mendocino County Chapter President Julie Beardsley, a senior public health analyst for the county said members are frustrated … Read more
There will be a meeting this evening at Arena Cove to plan Point Arena’s annual Harbor and Seafood Festival. Volunteers willing to take a leadership role are being sought or the event may not take place. The festival is one of the main fundraisers for the maintenance of the Point Arena Pier. The meeting will … Read more
Burning Cypress trees near an apartment complex in Ukiah caused the evacuation of residents on Friday after the fire spread to the building on Friday afternoon. TheUkiahDailyJournal said Ukiah Fire Battalion Chief Justin Buckingham said 8 to 10 of the 40’ tall trees were on fire and spread to the building’s attic. Two units in … Read more
Households that lost power for more than four hours or more recently are eligible for replacement SNAP benefits. The Lake County Department of Social Services says households that lost power starting July 18th are eligible but must submit a replacement request by August 17th.
Governor Newsome late last week announced new investments to help communities increase their defenses against wildfires and improve evacuation routes for rural communities. $113 million in funding from the $52 billion California Climate Commitment will support 96 wildfire prevention projects across the state. According to TheLakeCountyNews, in Lake County, the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center … Read more
The popular documentary series “American Pickers” will once again be visiting the state, and visiting the area in September. More information can be found on their Facebook page
Earlier in the week, a man was found dead near an on-ramp of Highway 101 in Ukiah. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office reports that the Coroner and Highway Patrol were dispatched to find the body of a man who had been dead for some time. It appeared the man had been homeless. The Sheriff’s office … Read more
Covelo man convicted of the unprovoked shooting death of another man in 2021 has been sentenced to 76 years to life in prison. Dino Blackbear Lincoln appeared in the Mendocino County Superior Court and was sentenced in the death of Kenneth Whipple. Lincoln is a two-strike felon who had just been released from supervised parole … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors at their meeting at the beginning of the week approved a three-month contract extension to Sunrise Special Services Foundation to continue to operate the emergency shelter in Lakeport. The board agreed the shelter needs to remain open and at the same time improve the way it functions. The board … Read more