CalFresh SNAP benefits for November are being delayed because of the Federal Government Shutdown. Officials say that the delay will affect millions of people who receive money on their SNAP cards. The Lake County Social Services Department says if you need food, the county’s food banks are prepared to help. You can find a local food bank on the website calfoodbanks.org or on the county Facebook page. CalWORKs benefits for November are not impacted.
Mendocino County is considering applying for state block grants totaling almost 500,000 dollars–and they’d like to hear your opinion on their plan. The money would go to two projects. The Centro Negotio Spanish Language Microenterprise Technical Assistance Project, and the county would use $379,000 for its small business loan program. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting to outline the grant process and get input on the plans to use the money. The meeting is part of the regular board meeting on November 4th at 9:00 AM in the board chambers in Ukiah. If you want to weigh in and can’t make it, you can contact the county grants division
.PG&E plans to inspect its equipment in the Redwood Valley area in the next couple of weeks.–and you may notice what they’re doing. They’ll use drones, which you may see flying around PG&E facilities, and may hover over the same spot. Pilots will follow federal and state safety regulations
Look for lots of rain as we head into the weekend–some places will pick up over an inch by the time several storm systems move through by Sunday. The National Weather Service also says the mountains could get snow. If you have outdoor or travel plans, you should keep an eye on the ee
