A mobile home was destroyed by fire in Ukiah yesterday. The owner of the home in the Rancho Del Rey mobile home park came home to find smoke in his residence and fire in his bedroom. According to Ukiah Valley Fire Authority’s Battalion Chief, the fire was accidental and appears to have started when a … Read more
State officials say Covered California has signed up more than 1.6 million people for health insurance since the start of the pandemic. Nearly 200,000 more people have bought health insurance this year compared to the same time last year – a 14% increase. Californians have until January 31st to buy coverage.
Mendocino County’s former Public Health Officer will remain on the payroll. Dr. Noemi Doohan, who moved to San Diego County, continued to fill the roll of Public Health Officer until her replacement, Dr. Andy Coren, was hired back in July. But she has continued to serve, on a part-time basis, charging the county 15 hours … Read more
Vaccinations for the next tier will begin next week in Lake County. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace says residents in Tier 1B, which includes people over 75 years old and educators, will be eligible to receive a vaccine starting next Tuesday. The announcement comes as Dr. Pace expects all residents who are in Tier … Read more
A proposed property swap between Lake County and the state of California is moving forward. In exchange for the Lakeport National Guard Armory, the county will trade the state a 15.5-acre property on18th Avenue in Clearlake. The property in Clearlake will be developed with 100 new affordable housing units. The units on the property are … Read more
Applications are open for Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op grant program for community organizations. The Co-op’s annual Community Grants & Donations 2021 program will donate $8450 to local nonprofits. The program is for organizations that provide food and housing for community members in need, as well as events, programs, and services targeting health, wellness, and nutrition. … Read more
Lake County reported another COVID-related death yesterday. That brings the county’s total to 27 deaths. The health department also reported 3 more hospitalizations. Mendocino County added 34 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. There are 13 people hospitalized and 2 in ICU – up 1 from Monday. ICU capacity for the Northern region is 27.5%.
Phase 1A vaccinations for COVID-19 should be complete in Lake County by the end of the week. Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace said that excludes nursing home residents, who will be vaccinated through a partnership with pharmacies in the coming weeks. Vaccines for those 75 years and older along with some essential workers will … Read more
Searchers found a missing man in Mendocino County yesterday and he is doing well. 63-year-old Randall King was riding his bike Sunday afternoon when he was able to report being lost by cell phone prior to the battery losing power. A Sheriff’s Sergeant searched the property that night but was only able to locate King’s … Read more
After a request to perform a welfare check on two children, UPD officers arrested the parents on multiple charges, including child endangerment. When police knocked on the door of the residence, the children, ages 7 and 3, answered the door and said their parents would not wake up. Officers found the father sleeping with pipe … Read more