New renderings of the planned $150 million Mendocino County Courthouse in Ukiah were publicly posted by the state Judicial Council of California, who is overseeing the controversial project.
A plan released of the front exterior in mid-August was greeted with ridicule by county residents. The latest plans may not ease community concerns, based on the reactions at that time. The building would be built on a state owned site just south of Perkins street and adjacent to the Ukiah railroad depot. The historic railroad tracks will define the new courthouse property boundary. The new artwork plans show interior spaces and how courtrooms in the 82,000 square foot building will look.
Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for a special meeting of the legislature to discuss the consistent problem of gasoline price spikes. He’d like to save Californians hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
Spiking gas prices means more profit increase for oil companies. If this had been in effect last year, California would have saved millions if not billions pf dollars at the pump.
The East Region Town Hall, , will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The meeting will start at 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, located at 15900 Moose Lodge Lane in Clearlake Oaks. The meeting will also be available by Zoom Updates will include: the new John T. Klaus Park, which will be located on nearly 600 acres along Highway 20 east of Clearlake Oaks. More information will be available on the general plan and Shoreline Area Plan, the commercial cannabis report and Cannabis Ordinance Task Force. Tony Morris will release updates on the Spring Valley community, including a proposed water increase that will be the focus of a Sept. 10 public hearing, and the restoration of Wolf Creek.
Valley Fever cases are spiking and The California Department of Public Health, is reminding Californians and travelers that more people are infected with Valley fever in late summer and fall than at other times of the year. August has been designated as Valley Fever Awareness Month.
Valley fever can infect the lungs and cause respiratory symptoms, and in rare cases, be fatal.
Valley fever shares some of the same symptoms as other respiratory diseases (including COVID-19), it takes about one to three weeks for Valley fever symptoms to develop, and illness can last a month or more.
