The unpopular ordinance in Mendocino County that requires members of the public to pay for the time of public employees to research and provide copies of certain public documents may be going away. KZYZ reports the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors at their next meeting, Supervisors Williams and Mulheren will propose repealing Ordinance 4507, otherwise … Read more
An audit of the financial records of the temporary homeless shelter in Lakeport is in the future after the shelter director billed the city over $34,000 for a month’s work. Director Yvonne Coxcontends that she worked continuously when trying to get the shelter open, struggling with a lack of staff and trained volunteers. An anonymous … Read more
The Northshore Fire District has received a donation of $80,000 from the Habematotel Pomo of Upper Lake Tribe. TheLakeCountyNews reports the donation will help with staffing and maintenance of equipment. The contribution is a part of the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake’s ongoing commitment to local communities and residents in the region.
Residents of Mendocino County are now eligible to receive assistance from FEMA to cover damages caused by the atmospheric river storms in February and March. Disaster Recovery Centers are being set up in the county. More information and applications can be found at disasterassistance.gov or by going to news.caloes.ca.gov.
At the last meeting of the Lake County Board of Supervisors, the board revisited a draft ordinance regarding hoop houses for cannabis growers as well as appointing seats to the new Central Regional Town Hall. The appointments made for CeRTH were Rebecca Schwinger, Austin Pratt, and Priest Martinez serving two year terms, and Cathy Herdman … Read more
The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians in response to the denial of an emergency endangered species designation for the Clear Lake Hitch has said they are “disappointed that not only did USFWS not reach out to inform the tribal leaders who signed the emergency listing request of the service’s decision, but they also continue … Read more
Although U.S. Fish and Wildlife has denied an emergency endangered species designation to the Clear Lake Hitch, the listing could still be granted after a species evaluation that will take two years to complete. The Lake County News reports Fish and Wildlife says it will assist in projects that support the Hitch as it works … Read more
Tomorrow, the 100 Women Strong event in Mendocino County takes place, with two different celebrations, one on the coast and one inland. The Coast event will be held at Cafe Beaujolais in Mendocino from 6-7:30 pm , featuring the Action Network, Flockworks, and Xa Kako Dile presenting about their work. Inland, the event will feature … Read more
The Fort Bragg Police Department has been awarded a grant of just over $345,000 to the Youth Opioid Response Program by the state Department of Health Care Service out of $12 million statewide, and the Fort Bragg PD was the only law enforcement agency to be awarded. The newly formed Project Right Now will be … Read more
Friday the 5th has been declared Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Day in Mendocino County in order to bring awareness to case of sexual assault and violence against indigenous people. In solidarity with the victims and their families of these tragedies, Mendocino County employees and the community are encouraged to wear red on … Read more