LEDAC Awards Grant to Redwood Region RISE Project

The Lake County Economic Developemnt Corporation has been awared a Catalyst grant through the Redwood Region RISE initiative meant to improve health care. The $650,000 grant will help move forward the Lake County Healthcare Education and Simulation Center, a project designed to address workforce shortages and provide healthcare training opportunities in Lake County and the … Read more

Federal Judge Rules Against Tribes Trying to Stop Pomo Casino

The judge in a federal lawsuit against the Department of Interior has ruled on behalf of the Scotts Valley Pomo Indian tribe, stating that other tribes cannot interfere with the Pomo’s efforts to build a $700 million, 400,000-square-foot mega casino complex on a 128-acre site near I-80 and Highway 37 in Vallejo.

Confusion Over Water Advisory in Mendocino

There was a great deal of confusion regarding the water quality alert issued by the county public health department. Mendocino County Public Health officials have now released more information regarding issues with water in the town of Mendocino. A report shows three full-service food facilities in Mendocino were identified by the California State Water Resources … Read more

Mayor of Willits Steps Down Due to Health Issues

The Mayor of Willits surprised the City Council at its meeting last week by announcing that he was resigning due to health issues. Mayor Larry Stransky said upon his doctor’s advice he would step down and turned the council meeting over to the Vice Mayor Matthew Alaniz. Alaniz called for a vote to amend the … Read more

Boil Water Advisory for Part of Mendocino

A boil water advisory for residents and businesses west of Highway 1 in Mendocino has been issued by Public Health. The Deputy Public Health Officer also recommends that anyone in that area should have their water tested, and confirmed that the county’s Environmental Health team is actively monitoring the situation. Public Health officials will be … Read more