According to the state department of Finance, Lake County’s population dipped slightly in 2022. TheLakeCountyNews reports the county’s population dropped from 67,421 to 66,800. Clearlake’s population declined by 1.1%, while Lakeport saw a 0.8% decrease. In Lake County, housing units increased by two-tenths of a percent and Clearlake saw an increase of just one unit, … Read more
Yesterday, a single-vehicle crash claimed the life of one person and left another seriously injured. California Highway Patrol responded to a solo vehicle crash on SR-128 west of Navarro. For an unknown reason, the driver allowed the vehicle to veer off the road and then collided with a tree. The passenger of the Isuzu box … Read more
In-Home Supportive Services workers rallied on the steps of the Lake County Courthouse earlier in the week asking for better wages and benefits. According to TheLakeCountyRecord Bee, the rally was in support of Assembly Bill 1672, which would allow IHSS providers and workers to negotiate their contracts collectively at the state level. Currently, in 23 … Read more
It appears that Grocery Outlet has made it a few steps closer to opening a location in Fort Bragg. After years of contention over where the store might be located, the Fort Bragg Planning Commission, with encouragement from the community agreed to the newest location, on the south end of Franklin Street. The project now … Read more
A facility designed to transition individuals out of homelessness has had its contract renewed. TheLakeCountyNews reports at the meeting of the Clearlake City Council last week, the council approved updates to the contract with Adventist Health for the operation of the Hope Center. The 21-bed facility has been in operation since November of 2020. Adventist … Read more
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
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
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
At their meeting on Tuesday, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to repeal Ordinance 4507, the ordinance that charged the public for the time spent filling record requests, less than a year after it was passed. However, now the commission is looking to cut costs by enacting a new email retention policy, which … Read more
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is holding a First Responder Memorial Ceremony on Friday at 5:30 pm at the Lake County Museum Park in Lakeport. Local leaders and officials will gather to remember and honor those who’ve been lost in the line of duty and service. Sheriff George Kemp, Deputy Henry Valentine Snowbelt, Deputy William … Read more