The Lakeport City Council is considering re-drawing district maps. Changes continue to be made to visualizations of new district lines, which have now morphed into draft maps. The council’s primary concern is with keeping the county whole during the redistricting process. The council unanimously approved a tailored response to map changes that reflect that concern. … Read more
Late last week, Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputies intervened when a female inmate attempted suicide in her cell. During a safety and welfare check, the inmate was observed to be in her cell with something around her neck. Emergency medical services were summoned as jail medical staff assessed her condition. The inmate was transported to a … Read more
Governor Newsome has appointed Leonardo Rodriguez of Kelseyville to the California Student Aid Commission. Rodriguez, a college student, says he is honored to be appointed to the commission, and that as a Dreamer and an undocumented Student he understands the needs for higher education to allow those like him to attain their goals. Rodriguez grew … Read more
A Covelo man was arrested late last week on methamphetamine and marijuana charges after a traffic stop by Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies. Foley Azbill was found to have paraphernalia, processed marijuana and a large amount of methamphetamine, which appeared to be packaged for sale. Azbill was booked into the Mendocino County jail to be held … Read more
In a first-of-its kind effort to address the inadequate and underfunded legal services that tribes face in court cases that involve the Indian Child Welfare Act, The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake has donated $100,000 to the California Tribal Families Coalition to help fund the launch of the coalition’s Legal Council of Tribes, which is … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing on a commercial cannabis grower in Clearlake Oaks. Neighborsare appealing the Sourz HVR project, approved earlier this year, over a variety of issues. The meeting takes place tomorrow morning at 9 in the board chambers in the Lake County Courthouse. The meeting can be … Read more
At its meeting tomorrow evening, the Lakeport City Council will discuss the process to redraw boundaries for the State Assembly, State Senate and the U.S. Congressional districts. The Council will meet @ 6pm. The meeting is open to the public, those not fully vaccinated will need to wear a mask. Proceedings will also be available … Read more
Five winners in this year’s Hands Up Lake County Small Business Mini Competition now advance to the final competition on December 12th. In its second year, the small business competition drew 50 applicants. From November 17 to December 11 voting will take place on the 1Team 1Dream Facebook page. The winner (and award) will be … Read more
Deputies serving a search warrant on a residence located two men, Harold Knight and Alberto Morfin. A search of the residence found over 100lbs of processed marijuana, a .45 caliber pistol, and several hundred rounds of ammunition. Knight was found to be a registered sex offender. Both men were arrested for possession of marijuana for … Read more
More prescribed burns in the Mendocino National Forest may finally get the go-ahead. The agreement that the Governor signed with the US Forest Service has been slow to implement, and last month the Forest Service released a draft environmental assessment on its burn strategy. The public is invited to submit comments through the 22nd. To … Read more