Rickelman Tapped for Mendocino County Interim Deputy County Adminstrator

Lake County announced this week that Ben Rickelman has been appointed deputy county administrative officer. Rickelman will focus on economic development, according to the LakeCountyNews, by managing the ceration of a countywide Economic Development Strategic Plan and work throughout the county and area to grow, diversify and bring greater resiliency to the area.

Native Education Symposium at Lake Center at Mendocino College

The Lake Center at Mendocino College is hosting a Native Learning Symposium, tomorrow at 3 pm. The symposium will focus on education, discussing the history and current experiences of native students in the education system. Those interested in the event can register online through Eventbrite.

Sentencing of Man for 2021 Murder Delayed

The sentencing hearing of a man found guilty of murder has been delayed. TheLakeCountyNews reports Tuesday, Nova Maye Deperna of Occidental appeared before the judge for sentencing in the murder of Ronald Melusa of Lucerne in 2021. Deperna’s attorney had reached a plea agreement with the DA for the murder and other crimes committed from … Read more

Lakeport City Council Meets, Discusses Fireworks on the 4th of July

The Lakeport City Council at their recent meeting discussed fireworks in the city. Safe and Sane fireworks have been sold since 2009, the only place in Lake County where they are. TheLakeCountyNews reports non-profits make about $2 million from sales of fireworks. Police Chief Brad Rasmussen said illegal fireworks continue to be a problem, both … Read more

Grants Still Available for Small Businesses As Deadline Approaches

The deadline for applying for micro-business grants from the California MicroBusiness COVID-19 Relief Program is May 31st. The grant program provides $2,500 to microbusinesses in Lake County impacted by the pandemic. Small business owners are urged to apply as there is still funding available. Find more at lakecountycaedc.org/grants.

Body of Man Found in 2021 Along Highway 101 Identified

A body found along Highway 101 in September of 2021 has been identified. Mendofever reports the body of the young man appeared to be tall, twenty some years old, wearing items of women’s clothing . The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office provided information to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, to find that 27 year … Read more

Sign-Ups for Intertribal Youth Camp Open

Sign-ups are open for the 11th Inter-Tribal Environmental Youth Campout are now open. The event being held at Noyo-bida Ranch in Fort Bragg is open to native youth between the ages of 8 and 17. TheMendoVoice reports the tribal communities of Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma Counties are all invited. For more information, go to pottervalleytribe.com