The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says a Lake County teen is missing and has not been home in just under two weeks. 15 year old Zachary Martin walked out of his home on North Shore Drive in Hidden Valley Lake on April 8 and has not been back since. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says he was wearing a black Giants hat, black hoodie, blue jeans, red shoes and a black backpack. The Press Democrat reports that Martin did remain in touch with a family member immediately after leaving and his family did not report him missing until Thursday April 9, which was the same day he may have been spotted in the Clearlake area. You should know that Martin is 5-foot-6, 125 pounds and has green eyes and brown hair. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s office.
Hospice of Ukiah would like everyone to know they are still providing hospice services to the community. Recently, the Thrift and Gift, a thrift shop associated with the Hospice of Ukiah, closed down since the building it was renting sold, but everyone that makes up this valuable, medical service is still operating, including the nurses, assistants social workers and chaplain. Diane Hunt, an LVN and Clinical Supervisor with the practice says they plan to re-open a thrift shop when they find the right space. In case you don’t know, hospice care is a specialized type of care that focuses on providing comfort and support for people with a terminal illness, often with a prognosis of six months or less to live. Their goal is to manage the pain and symptoms of the patient, and offer emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to both the patient and their family. For more information on Hospice Care of Ukiah call 707-462-4038.
Mendocino County is hosting a healthcare education and workforce Summit. They create community specific solutions to the healthcare shortage challenging the region. You’ll hear from educators, industry leaders, and policymakers. It’s sponsored by Workforce Alliance of the North Bay, Cal Poly Humboldt, Mendocino College and others. It’s happening this Thursday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wyndham Garden Coyote Valley Hotel in Redwood Valley so you need to register today. For reservations, call 707-234-2400. Use hotel discount code CCEDU.
The renovation of Lakeport’s Soper Reese Theatre is entering a new phase. The groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation will be part of a public event this Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. The agenda that day will include depictions of the next phases and costs of development. Lake County news says the Soper Reese management team is reaching out to donors, patrons and supporters to join them at the former movie theater, which was originally built in 1947 and and purchased in 1997 by the Lake County Arts Council. It has since become a venue for the performing arts, the Lake County Symphony Association and other community uses. You can contact Nina Marino at ninamarino for more information about Saturday’s event.
People living in California don’t have a lot of confidence in their public schools and approval of how Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature are handling public education. You should know those numbers are down in a big way since the Covid pandemic, according to an annual survey on K-12 education released by the Public Policy Institute of California. The Mendocino Voice says in April 2020, 73% of survey respondents said they approved of how Newsom handled the K-12 system, and 26% disapproved. Today, 50% approve, while disapproval has risen to 46%. Those numbers are similar when it comes to the Legislature’s handling of the schools.
Get set for one of Lakeport’s most anticipated community events—the Lakeport City-Wide Yard Sale, which is happening this Saturday, April 26.
You should know since over 70 yard sales have already signed up, there’s going to be something for everyone, along with a lot of great bargains and some unique offerings. Lake County News says it’s not too late to register your own yard sale. For more information, go to www.DiscoverLakeportCA.com to get your sale listed on the official yard sale map and downloadable list.
The state is reopening its E-bike voucher program and those eligible could receive up to two-thousand dollars. Several items are covered by the vouchers, including helmets, bike locks, and reflective clothing. Applicants must be at least 18-years-old and meet certain income requirements. They must also have a valid California ID.
The Mendocino National Forest will be selling personal-use firewood permits beginning April 21.The permit costs $2.00 per cord with a minimum purchase required of $20 for 10 cords. The maximum number of cords that can be purchased is 12 cords per household. Permits are valid through December 31, 2024.
Visitors can purchase a permit at Forest Service district offices in Willows, Stonyford, Upper Lake or Covelo. You should know that it is illegal to remove firewood from the forest without a valid permit. All firewood removed from the forest must be dead and already on the ground and the maximum length for a piece of wood to be removed is 6 feet. For more information, email Laura Leidner at laura.leidner.
The Forest Service is hiring up to 1,100 permanent wildland firefighters and support employees across the nation’s national forests and grasslands. Applications will be accepted through USAJOBS, through this Wednesday, April 24. Positions include aviation officers, dispatchers, equipment operators, fire engine operators, fire management officers, fire planners, fire prevention specialists, forestry aids and technicians, hand and hotshot crew members, pilots, prescribed fire and fuels specialists, smokejumpers, and more. You’ll need to be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen or National. To apply, go to USAJOBS.
