Death of Woman Revealed Only After Daughter Also Dies

Law enforcement in Mendocino County has closed the case of the death of a woman in 2013, whose passing was concealed by her daughter in order to continue to collect her mother’s benefits. The daughter passed away in April after police in Ukiah were notified by the older woman’s son. It’s believed the older woman … Read more

USDA Approves Waiver for SNAP/CalFresh Recipients

The U.S. Department of Ag has approved a temporary waiver that will allow those with SNAP or CalFresh benefits to buy hot foods through the end of the month. TheLakeCountyNews reports that due to the recent storms and flooding, stores licensed by the Food and Nutrition Service and in Lake and Mendocino counties among others, … Read more

Countywide Community Visioning Forum on Monday

The Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee is holding a public forum,” on Monday from 6-8:30 pm at Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino in Nice. Childcare and light snacks will be provided. Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation will be available. Advance registration is requested to ensure all attendees have the opportunity to actively participate. … Read more

Letter of No Confidence Pulled From Last Night’s Lakeport Fire District Board Meeting Agenda

A scheduled hearing of a no-confidence letter regarding Lake County Health Services Director Jonathan Portney was pulled from the Lakeport Fire District Board’s agenda last night. TheLakeCountyNews reports that at their meeting in April, Lakeport Fire Chief Patrick Reitz in his report to the board said he was not ready to bring the letter forward. … Read more

Clearlake Police Looking for Missing Man

Clearlake Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Colten Grauman, 29, was last seen at Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital. Colton is white, with dark hair and blue eyes, 5’6”-5’7” tall, 140-150 pounds. Police do not have any information on what he was wearing. If anyone has information on his … Read more

Ukiah Planning Commission Meets Tomorrow

At its meeting tomorrow, the Ukiah Planning Commission will consider plans to build a new Redwood Credit Union Branch at the corner of East Perkins and South Main. The project hopes to be built on the property, including the former home of the Dragon’s Lair. Certain members of the community have spoken against the project, … Read more