The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was pulled from the Russian River downstream from the Perkins Street Bridge in Ukiah. The man has been identified as the person seen tying a rope to the bridge early Tuesday morning. Deputies found his identity information on the bridge, but a search below the bridge at the time found no trace of him. The sheriff’s office says they are investigating the circumstances of his death and won’t release any more information until they find his next of kin.
Mendocino County and the Coastal Valley EMS Agency are planning a meeting to talk about EMS response in Covelo. They want to take an in depth look at EMS in Clovelo and come up with community based solutions to any problems they identify. The session is at the Round Valley Branch Library at 5 PM on Monday. The public is invited.
Members of the Lake County Board of Supervisors say they’re worried about the local impact of federal budget cuts and specifically how they might affect the most vulnerable among us. The board discussed the issues this week at its regular meeting, hearing from leaders from the County Social Service Department, as well as those providing care to those in need. Those leaders are concerned that layoffs at federal agencies like the Department of Human Services will trickle down and harm local programs such as health care and food banks. Others who spoke at the meeting warned that some social service groups that rely on federal dollars will run out of money and have to close their doors as soon as May if the proposed cuts stand. Lake County News reports Supervisor Bruno Sabbiyter called the current situation in Washington, in his words, “a mess” and that it is hard for county leaders to keep track of policy changes that could hurt residents who need help the most.
The Mendocino County Public Safety Foundation has plans to honor the men and women of law enforcement who go beyond the call of duty or simply excel in their jobs every day.
The Foundation says it is important to reward law enforcement officers who put on a badge and serve the community. The MPSF is starting new platforms to honor those who stand out, through acts large and small. They’re taking nominations through their website–protectmendocino.org.org–or by mail at PO box 123 in Ukiah. Board members will then review the submissions, and each quarter, they’ll select one law enforcement officer who will receive a plaque and have their story told to the entire community. The MPSF calls it a public responsibility to look past the headlines and honor the actions that keep the community safe and a better place to live.
