As of April 1st the pandemic-era bump in CalFresh food assistance expired and some families have to try to live on $24 a month for food. A new law would change that to a minimum of $50 in California. A hearing will take place at the State Senate Human Services Committee next Monday.
More news from Sacramento, Governor Newsom is announcing that 11 more communities have earned the distinction of being named ‘Prohousing’ for their commitment to build more housing, faster, including Ukiah, the first rural city in NorCal. This designation will help allow additional funds to scale up their efforts to meet critical housing needs. California’s goal is to build 2.5 million new homes within the next eight years. To earn the designation, municipalities must demonstrate they are promoting climate-smart housing development, and creating more affordable homes in places for families with lower incomes.
A hit-and-run in Cloverdale injured a man walking along the road on Easter Sunday. According to Cloverdale Police, it happened on East First Street. The 30-year-old man was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition. The suspect car dropped a black plastic grill with decorative heart shaped straps, according to police. Authorities believe it was a white 2009 or 2010 Toyota Corolla with custom red accents along the lower sides and around the wheel wells. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run, or the vehicle description is asked to call Cloverdale Police.
A new update on the hoax phone threats to area schools last week, which affected Ukiah, Willits and Fort Bragg. They weren’t the only calls that day. Calls came in regional clusters around the nation. And in 42 states over the last year. The Feds have learned of these calls, numbering in the thousands, with some information citing a man with an Ethiopian accent. Local enforcement likened the calls to a terrorism campaign, and some are looking for more information sharing. In Fort Bragg last Monday, the Chief said the caller was the same man who made the call to Ukiah.
A missing Hopland area toddler has been found, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office today, thanking the public and first responders who helped in the search. The 2 year old boy named Johnny had been reported missing last week.
The search in the county continues for a 24-year-old Willit’s resident, Riley Hseih. He was last seen in a gray robe with a green or blue tote bag. Police are asking for people with security camera footage in the Brooktrails Sub, saying he may be sheltering in backyard structures. People are urged to not approach Hseih if seen, and are asked to call the Sheriff’s office.
Saturday, Ukiah Police performed a high-risk traffic stop, after flagging a woman driving recklessly over the speed limit on N. Orchard Avenue. Officers arrested 27-year-old Marissa Diaz, of Ukiah. She was arrested charged with five misdemeanors and two felonies, including reckless evading from police, violation of probation and drunk driving. Diaz was medically cleared at Adventist Hospital and taken to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Jail.
The Clearlake Planning Commission is welcoming two new members this week, at their meeting tonight at 6pm at Clearlake City Hall. Christopher Ingils and Jack Smalley will be sworn in as part of the five-member commission. During tonight’s meeting, the commission will appoint its chair and vice chair for the year. Residents can submit comments and questions to the commission before 4p today.
After discussing the matter last month, the Lake County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday and will likely chose to create a new town hall to replace the Lucerne Area Town Hall. The meeting begins at 9am this morning in the Lake County Courthouse. The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8. The board will also discuss an extension for the temporary emergency warming shelter in north Lakeport.
Yelp’s new list of the top places to camp in North America is Mendocino Grove Campground. The spot came in sixth place on this year’s list. The 37 acres near Highway One that overlooks the Pacific drew 170 positive reviews with a perfect five-star rating.
