1 Additional COVID-Related Death in Both Lake and Mendocino Counties

Both Lake and Mendocino Counties have each confirmed another COVID-related death. Yesterday’s report from Lake County Public Health puts the death toll at 33 cases, with 7 hospitalized within the county. Mendocino County now has 38 deaths recorded. The additional death from North County, was recorded on Sunday.

Lakeport Tree Removal

The City of Lakeport is preparing the final construction plans for the new Lakefront Park on the site of the old Natural High/Lakeport Elementary School. The park improvements will include new concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the site’s North Main Street frontage. To make the sidewalks safe for pedestrians, it has been determined that … Read more

State’s Eviction Moratorium Extended to June 30th

An eviction moratorium extension and $2.6 billion in rental relief overwhelmingly passed both chambers of California’s legislature last week. The state’s eviction moratorium was extended to June 30th. Estimates on the number of people at risk of eviction range from 240,000 to 700,000 households.

Many Still Without Power Following Last Week’s Winter Storm

There are still many without power in Mendocino County and a some in Lake County too. While PG&E reported yesterday that most customers impacted by last week’s storm have been restored, the remainder of customers are primarily located in hard-hit areas where roads remain closed due to heavy snowfall, debris flows, or other damage. PG&E … Read more

Mendocino County Issues Revised Order Regarding Protocol for Schools

Mendocino County Public Health issued a revised Health Order Regarding COVID-19 Protocol for Schools. This revised Health Order allows Mendocino County schools to begin the re-opening process for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Schools can re-open to all grades once the county maintains Red Tier qualifications for longer than five consecutive days, as said … Read more

Animal Licensing Technician for Clearlake Police Passes Away After Battle with Cancer

The Clearlake Police Department is sending their condolences to the family of Marcia Felty Taylor, who passed Friday night following a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. The police department says Taylor was dedicated to promoting the welfare of animals within the community. She served with the City and Police Department as their Animal Licensing … Read more

Power Outages from Winter Storm Continue

Power outages from this week’s winter storm continue in Lake and Mendocino Counties. As of yesterday, over 8,000 PG&E customers in Mendocino County remained without power. While many areas in Lake County should have power restored today, there are estimates in some areas in Mendocino County where power won’t be restored until Sunday. PG&E has … Read more

Former Ukiah Mayor Appointed to Fill Vacant City Council Seat

Former Ukiah mayor Mari Rodin will fill the vacant City Council Seat left by Maureen Mulheren when she was elected to the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors. The City Council accepted applications for the position and during a special meeting last night, selected Rodin by a vote of 3-1.

CMC Makes Determination on 2020-21 Fall and Winter Sports

The Coastal Mountain Conference this week voted cancel all fall sports except cross country as well as the winter sports of basketball and wrestling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This vote covers the current 2020-21 sports season. Cross country teams could officially hold practices as early as Monday depending on the outcome of a North … Read more