Low-income Californians could get a $600 check from the state. Under a new budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom, the money would go to people who make less than $30,000 a year. It also includes immigrants living in the country illegally who file state taxes. Newsom says he hopes to act early on his proposal, … Read more
California’s leaders denounced events in the nation’s capitol yesterday when rioters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol. Congressman John Garamendi called it a blatant attack on American democracy. Congressman Mike Thompson said it was a very sad day for democracy. State Senator Mike McGuire said all Americans should be horrified and angered by … Read more
Hospitalizations in the region are holding steady. Lake County added 1 new patient yesterday for a total of 17. Mendocino County added 1 new patient for a total of 14, with 1 person in ICU. As of last update, ICU capacity in the state’s Northern Region is at 30-percent.
Redwood Community Services Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center in Ukiah is out of quarantine following a COVID-19 outbreak. The center worked with Mendocino County Public Health and now reports the 11 guests who tested positive last month have exited their isolation period. No one who contracted the virus required hospitalization. On Monday, seven staff members … Read more
When supporters of President Trump breached the U.S. Capitol yesterday, Congressman Jared Huffman sheltered in place. He blames the President for egging on the riot that occurred is now calling on Vice President Pence and the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the President. Huffman said he will work to fast-track impeachment.
Five-term Lake County Board of Supervisor Rob Brown said farewell at his final meeting. Congressman Mike Thompson, State Senator Mike McGuire, Sheriff Brian Martin and County Auditor-Controller, Cathy Saderlund, were among those that recognized the diverse and meaningful contributions made by Brown over 20 years in office during yesterday’s meeting. A proclamation was also issued … Read more
Mendocino County’s 2 new supervisors are officially on the job. First District Supervisor Glenn McGourty, and Second District Supervisor Maureen “Mo” Mulheren, were sworn Monday by Chief Executive Officer Carmel Angelo. Mulheren’s election to the County Board of Supervisors leaves a vacancy on the Ukiah City Council and the deadline to apply to fill that … Read more
The deadline for California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant program has been extended to January 13 at 11:59pm. Eligible small businesses and nonprofits can get grants ranging from $5,000-25,000, and this is NOT a first-come, first-served program. More information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions can be found at https://careliefgrant.com
A staff member at Lakeport Unified School District tested positive for COVID-19. According to a statement released by the school district, they were informed of the positive test late Sunday evening. The potential for exposure at school for most staff and students is very limited, as all school sites had been closed for Winter Break … Read more
A freezer failure at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley prompted an emergency vaccine clinic yesterday afternoon. According to the chief medical officer for Adventist Health, the freezer died, and an alarm to alert staff about the failure also didn’t go off. Once it was noticed, the vaccine was in danger of thawing. The city was contacted … Read more