The Ukiah Police Department has been ordered to settle in the federal lawsuit brought on behalf of a mental disturbed man who was arrested in a controversial fashion last Spring. Gerardo Magdaleno, who is schizophrenic and suffers from bi-polar disorder was in the middle of a mental health crisis when officers employed extreme use of … Read more
A gas station in Covelo has been reported to have the highest per gallon price in the nation for the second day in a row. The current at the pump price for a gallon of gas stands at $8.62. GasBuddy says real time price data from around the nation confirms that the Mendocino Coast gas … Read more
The Lakeport Board of Supervisors at their last meeting heard an update on the state of cannabis in the area and heard a proposal from the Lake County Cannabis Alliance regarding amendments to current regulations and tax requirements that could help ease the financial burden faced by local growers. Supervisors agreed that some changes need … Read more
The Lake County Economic Development Corp. along with the West Business Development Center has announced it will staff the Lake County satellite office of the Mendo-Lake Small Business Development Center. Lake EDC is working on establishing physical offices in Lakeport and Clearlake. Until then, virtual appointments are available anytime, and in-person meetings can still be … Read more
Lake County will be one of the beneficiaries of almost $11 million in state Community Project Funding for the 5th Congressional district. Representative Miek Thompson voted to secure that funding. Included in that funding is $450,000 for the Lake County Kelseyville Sidewalk Project to create one continuous sidewalk along the south side of Konocti Road … Read more
The Lake County Planning Commission has rejected a plan for a cannabis project in the Middletown area and the owner of that project is appealing the commission’s decision. Zarina Otchkova, owner of WeGrow LLC, filed the appeal within the required seven-day window. The project — including growing, processing, and distribution operations, would be located on … Read more
A virtual town hall tomorrow will discuss tree mortality concerns and fire prevention efforts across Lake County. The meeting is presented by the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority, a collaboration of county and city governments, tribal nations, fire protection districts, water purveyors, and other partners. Taking action in response to tree mortality has become … Read more
The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee meets this morning and will hear a report on the Lake County Economic Development Corps priorities, the work of the Mendo-Lake Small Business Development Center, and new services being offered in Lake County as well as updates on city projects and the continued work on the next economic development … Read more
Former internet executive and Lake County resident Gene Yoon has announced that he’s officially filed his candidacy for the State Senate District 2 seat, currently held by Senator Mike McGuire, who was elected in 2014. His 20-year career in IT and business includes a stint at Google as head of ad integrity. Yoon lives in … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors at their meeting last night approved a request to send surplus personal protective equipment to Ukraine. According to the LakeCountyNews, the request came from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Homeland Security. Sheriff Brian Martin’s report to the board included a letter sent to all state law enforcement, … Read more