The Mendocino County and the Economic Development and Financing Corporation have announced the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant program, offering grants of $2,500 aimed at helping small businesses and entrepreneurs find some relief. For more information go to edfc.org.
Over a year after accusations emerged, the City of Ukiah has agreed to pay a $250,000 settlement to former police Sergeant Kevin Murray’s victim, identified only as “S.Y.” in court documents. The City of Ukiah terminated Murray in January 2021 after the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint accusing Murray of burglary, … Read more
AT&T experienced a network issue yesterday originating from their Fort Bragg Central Office that affected landlines in the area which may have also impacted Internet Services using DSL Laytonville, Willits, Casper, Covelo, Fort Bragg, Branscomb, Rockport, Westport & Leggett were all affected. Cell service was not impacted. As of this morning, AT&T’s outage website reports … Read more
The Ukiah Police Department is asking residents with surveillance cameras on the exterior of their homes and businesses to register with the agency so that if an incident occurs in the area, video from those cameras can aid in their efforts to keep the community safe. One of the first steps after a crime is … Read more
The Lake Leadership Forum planned for today has been postponed to Tuesday, June 7. Concerns about the changeable weather and comfort of attendees by the organizers of the Forum are responsible for the change. Ticket holders may request a refund by contacting the Lake County Economic Development Corporation if they are not able to attend … Read more
A ceremony to honor first responders will be held in downtown Lakeport beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday at Lake County Museum Park, 255 N. Main St. The event is being hosted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Tomorrow, the Lake County Fair Foundation will present the inaugural Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Some 30 farms, businesses, and other organizations will be available for students to explore and learn about the many different aspects of a career in agriculture.
The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow morning at 7:30 am. Presentations on homelessness in Lakeport by Police chief Brad Rasmussen and the California Main Street and Lakeport Main Street Association by the association’s executive director, Marie Schrader will be made. Review and work will continue on updating the Lakeport Economic Development Strategic … Read more
The California primary is on June 7th and there are two supervisor seats and the Superintendent of Schools position being contested this election. There are a number of candidate forums scheduled to help residents learn more about the candidates. The first is this evening at 6 in the Ukiah City Council chambers. Audience members can … Read more
At their meeting tomorrow at 9 am, the Lake County Board of Supervisors will discuss the matter of protocol for recruiting the new county administrative officer held over from the last meeting and will also hear the appeal of a cannabis project in Clearlake. The board will consider the procedure suggested by Human Resources Director … Read more