The Lake County Board of Supervisors Chair announced yesterday that they’ve accepted the resignation of Health Services Director, Denise Pomeroy. She was facing termination, and the announcement stated that out of respect and appreciation for Pomeroy’s service to Lake County residents and the Health Services Department for many years, Supervisors will not publicly announce the … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a temporary waiver that will allow participants in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/CalFresh in nine California counties that have been impacted by wildfires to buy hot foods with their benefits through October 28th. This includes Mendocino County.
At its meeting next week, the Ukiah City Council will consider the removal of some trees on the the Grace Hudson Museum campus. There are eight trees that are eight trees that are dead or dying and a potential safety risk, and two large non-native and invasive eucalyptus trees that are tagged for removal. If … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation this week from Senator Bill Dodd, that will help prevent future loss of life and property by expanding the use of prescribed burning to control combustible fuels. The bill was supported by a broad coalition including ranchers, conservationists and tribal governments.
Mendocino County, in partnership with state and local partners, will host a Local Assistance Center today to provide services and resources for residents impacted by the 2021 Hopkins Fire. The LAC provides a single location where those impacted by the fire can access available disaster assistance programs and services. This multi-agency event will include representatives … Read more
California fourth-graders and their families can now apply to get a California State Park Adventure Pass, good for free admission to 19 state parks – including Clear Lake State Park. The free parks passes are part of a three-year pilot program, and parents can apply for one online at: parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass, or by calling 800-444-7275.
A collision that caused the closure of Highway 101 near Willits Tuesday resulted in 50 gallons of diesel fuel being spilled on the roadway. According to the CHP, the driver of a 2016 Volvo Tractor crossed over the solid double yellow lines and struck a northbound 2019 Peterbilt Tractor towing a tank trailer that was … Read more
A Lake County man faces charges after being arrested in a stolen pickup near Willits. Sheriff’s deputies also found stolen items inside the truck, and suspected methamphetamine.
An investigation is underway after a dead body was found in the trunk of a car near Covelo on Sunday. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office reports the body of what appears to have been a man was discovered by a warden with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife who was investigating a vehicle parked … Read more
To help customers financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, PG&E announced that service disconnections will not resume this year. The moratorium on energy service disconnections put in place by the CPUC in March 2020 was set to formally end on September 30th. PG&E says they are automatically enrolling all residential and small business customers with … Read more