Potter Valley School District Will Continue Free Meals for Students
The Potter Valley Community Unified School District has announced it will offer free breakfast and lunch to all of its students for the upcoming school year through the USDA.
Man Accused of Child Abandonment and Murder Appears in Court
Edward Two Feathers Steele, appeared by video before Judge John Behnke yesterday morning after initially refusing to appear for his arraignment on charges involving the abandonment of two small children and the death of one of those children. Steele’s public defender was assigned and ordered by the court to check for any potential conflicts of … Read more
Lake County EDC Announces COVID Relief Grants for Small Businesses
The Lake County Development Corporation has launched the California MicroBusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. The Lake County News reports the California Office of the Small Business Advocate is providing the funding to help small businesses in Lake county that have been affected by the pandemic. Lake EDC has an online application portal on its website. … Read more
Blue-Green Algae Contamination Advisory for Clearlake Water Users
An advisory remains in effect for those residents who get their drinking water through private intakes from Clearlake along the shoreline of the Lower and Oaks arms of the lake. Levels of blue-green algae are such that one should not use the water for drinking or cooking. The Lake County News reports twenty-five gallons per … Read more
Lake County Man Charged After Hitting Pedestrian and Child
A Lake County man has been charged with felony driving under the influence causing bodily injury after he hit a woman walking with her infant child in a stroller in front of the Ukiah fairgrounds. German Dominguez Galindo was driving southbound on North State Street when he struck the victim and her child as they … Read more
Fort Bragg City Council Says No To General Sales Tax Measure
The Fort Bragg City Council has rejected the idea of putting a general sales tax measure on the November ballot saying it would compete with countywide sales taxes already on the ballots. The MendoVoice reports members of the council and community took issue with a general tax, despite the fact that revenues from the tax … Read more
Two Hidden Valley Residents to Run for Middletown School Board
Two Hidden Valley residents have announced they’ll be running for the Middletown School Board in the upcoming election. According to the Lake County News, Chris Ochs and Annette Lee say that as a team they have skills that mesh well and will help Middletown Unified face the challenges ahead. Ochs is a current school board … Read more
Tomorrow Is First Day of School In Lakeport, Reminder to Be Aware of Students
The Lakeport Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for tomorrow, as students return to classes for the first day of school. Drivers should expect heavier than normal traffic near school campuses. There will be an increased traffic enforcement presence in those areas. Watch for students waiting for buses, walking, or riding bicycles to school. … Read more
Lakeport Puts Out Call for Artist Submissions
Proposals for mid to large-scale art installations for the new Lakefront park development are being sought by the city. The call for artists may be found at cityoflakeport.com.
Shooting in Willits Results in Arrest of Five
A shooting in Willits followed by a pursuit and manhunt has resulted in the arrest of five men. Shooting on Friday was reported, a chase between two vehicles ensued. Someone in the second car was found to be in possession of a large quantity of marijuana and currency. Someone in the first car was found … Read more