We’ve got a missing person alert. 15 year old Christian Lockwood was last seen leaving a residence in the Meadow Drive area of Lakeport at approximately 7 Sunday night. He is 5″4 and 115 pounds, with shoulder-length blond hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black jeans, and black Nike shoes with a multicolored Nike emblem. Christian is believed to be in the Clearlake area. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call police at (707)263-2690.
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors recognized the important work of the Civil Grand Jury by issuing a Proclamation Recognizing March 2025 as Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month. Board Chair John Haschak thanked the Civil Grand Jury for promoting “transparency, accountability and efficiency in the County and all the other governmental agencies in Mendocino County.” Mendofever says Mendocino County residents interested in joining the Civil Grand Jury for the 2025-26 term can complete an application at Grand Jury on the court’s website. You must be a US citizen, at least 18 years old, reside in Mendocino County, and be fluent in English to communicate both orally and in writing. For more information go to ca.gov
Starting April 1, road access to Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest will be closed in order to make some necessary road improvements. It’s expected to reopen one month later on May 1st. The Record Bee says the project aims at restoring roadside drainage and grading road surfaces, with the goal of enhancing environmental conditions and improving emergency access that’s been affected by the winter weather. You should know that vehicle access will be limited to the main parking area below the heliport.
A Lake County organization has voiced support for retaining the Scotts Dam as well as the Cape Horn Dam, slated for decommissioning and eventual removal by its owner, Pacific Gas & Electric Company. The Lake County’s Community Action Project (CAP) supports the Lake County Board of Supervisors’ decision to send letters to State and Federal government agencies, urging them to prevent PG&E from decommissioning Scott Dam on Lake Pillsbury. Chuck Lamb, one of CAP’s members, says the issue is too important to be decided without input from Lake County residents. He went on to say Lake Pillsbury is not just a body of water, but a vital resource for the region. The Record Bee says Lamb also pointed out that the potential removal of Scott Dam without a clear plan to protect Lake County’s interests is rash and irresponsible.
Legislation that would help descendants of slaves in California purchase homes is moving forward with major concerns. The bill has been approved by the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee, but with major concerns. An attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation advised the committee that when the government disadvantages or advantages individuals on the basis of race or ethnicity, it is seen as very suspicious. The bill’s author points out that it would not be limited to just Black Californians, but to anyone if they qualify as descendants of slaves. The bill now heads to the Assembly Judiciary Committee.
A nonprofit which is committed to educating Mendocino County residents about the history of the city of Fort Bragg’s name, formerly called Change Our Name Fort Bragg, says its new name is The Noyo Bida Truth Project or TNBTP. The Mendocino Voice says Nikcole Whipple, a tribal member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes with ancestral ties to the Mendocino Coast and board member of TNBTP says her group is “dedicated to educating the public in culture and environmental justice beyond the reservation system.” Another of the many goals of the group, she says, is to give land back to Indigenous peoples that could be used for ceremonial purposes.
Wildfires are getting dangerously close to health care facilities in California, including hospitals and nursing homes. According to a new study by Direct Relief, the distance between wildfires and these facilities is decreasing by just over six hundred feet each year. Additionally, more inpatient beds and emergency care facilities are being located within five miles of wildfire zones due to development on dry hillsides. The data suggests the state may need more resources for safer evacuations and improved air filtration systems for healthcare facilities.
