Lake County reported another COVID-related death yesterday. That brings the county’s total to 27 deaths. The health department also reported 3 more hospitalizations. Mendocino County added 34 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. There are 13 people hospitalized and 2 in ICU – up 1 from Monday. ICU capacity for the Northern region is 27.5%.
Phase 1A vaccinations for COVID-19 should be complete in Lake County by the end of the week. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace said that excludes nursing home residents, who will be vaccinated through a partnership with pharmacies in the coming weeks. Vaccines for those 75 years and older along with some essential workers will … Read more
Searchers found a missing man in Mendocino County yesterday and he is doing well. 63-year-old Randall King was riding his bike Sunday afternoon when he was able to report being lost by cell phone prior to the battery losing power. A Sheriff’s Sergeant searched the property that night but was only able to locate King’s … Read more
After a request to perform a welfare check on two children, UPD officers arrested the parents on multiple charges, including child endangerment. When police knocked on the door of the residence, the children, ages 7 and 3, answered the door and said their parents would not wake up. Officers found the father sleeping with pipe … Read more
COVID-19 numbers in Lake and Mendocino counties continue to rise and health officials say hospitals are feeling the strain. Lake County’s Public Health officer, Dr. Gary Pace said both of Lake County’s hospitals are at capacity most days. On Friday, Lake County Public Health reported another death, bringing the total to 26. Fifteen people are … Read more
Authorities are investigating a series of overdoses that happened last Thursday. At least one of the people who overdosed died, and a death investigation is underway. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they had become aware of several social media posts with photos related to unknown types of pills that could have been … Read more
Mendocino County wants to administer COVID-19 vaccines to at least 900 people per week. Public Health Officer Dr. Andy Coren announced the goal on Friday and said that number will increase as more doses arrive. Last Thursday alone, 284 people were vaccinated. In Lake County, the health department says over half of the initial doses … Read more
Saying the state faces a challenge the likes of which we never expected, Governor Gavin Newsom introduced a $227 billion dollar budget on Friday. He said it targets five urgent needs: Funding for vaccines, re-opening classrooms, 600-dollar stimulus checks, small business support and preparation for wildfires. His plan sets aside the most for schools, at … Read more
The COVID-19 surge prompted the Lake County Board of Supervisors to close it chambers to the public during meetings. The board will continue to provide online public access and will review the decision on a weekly basis. Back in November, the Board of Supervisors hybrid board meetings were recognized by the California State Association of … Read more
Lake County Special Districts will be conducting a physical inspection and line cleaning of the wastewater collection system between Napa Avenue and Sacramento Avenue beginning Monday for a period of approximately 4 weeks. Some residents and businesses may notice bubbling water or noise from open toilets and drains during the line cleaning activities.