Business & Labor
“Business Innovation and Resiliency Fund” will support Mendocino County small businesses hurt by the pandemic
Grants of up to $5,000 will be available to micro-businesses facing closures.
Arts & Culture
Join the online MendoLake MusicFest tomorrow, May 24
A performance by your musician neighbors from the comfort of your own home.
Carmel Angelo
Six new COVID cases connected to Redwood Valley church service, 3 hospitalized — Angelo: “This is not the time to let your guard down”
Three people have been hospitalized in this outbreak associated with the church.
Arts & Culture
Willits High seniors share creative writing in Quarantine Magazine
Literary work from students in creative writing classes during the pandemic.
Environment & Natural Resources
Jackson State Forest campsites will remained closed due to COVID
Though the weather out is beautiful, the virus remains a threat.
Health
Mendocino Co. will not hire Iser, Doohan likely to continue in some role
In closed session the Board decided to hire no one and instead to instruct county staff to seek mutual aid from the state.
church
COVID tests offered in Redwood Valley, Mendo College, F. Bragg; church involved in 14th case identified
More details have emerged, and many more tests are being conducted.
Health
Mendocino Community Health Clinics protect public health during dental emergencies
If you are having a dental emergency, you have options.
Coronavirus
Three infected at Mendocino Co. church live-stream service; Public Health urges church leaders to announce name
One of the cases was the 14th case in Mendocino County, while the other two are Lake County residents.
Coronavirus
Fourteenth case of COVID-19 confirmed in Mendocino, community spread unlikely
The fourteenth case is in a man above 65 years old who was
Health
Mendocino Co. issues new health order; OptumServe COVID testing will happen at fairgrounds (video) — updated 8:15 pm
Even further loosening of restrictions are expected at the end of next week with the completion of the “attestation process.”
Mendocino
Mendocino Co. parks and National Forest begin limited re-open, libraries begin curbside service
Good news for people looking to enjoy the weather, but as always, remember to maintain social distancing precautions.
Health
Watch our interview with Drs. Doohan and Iser — Mendocino confirms 13th case of COVID
Watch the interview to learn more about the 13th case.
Health
Mendocino will get OptumServe COVID testing unit, hastening reopening
The new test allows Mendo to leap an important hurdle
Adventist health
Nurse at Fort Bragg hospital tests positive for COVID-19; COVID may be “underground” in Covelo
The nurse is a traveler nurse who resides in Oregon, but hospital staff have been tested.
Education
MCOE: Superintendent issues a call to action for school funding during the pandemic
In this opinion piece, Michelle Hutchins asks the community to contact the governor’s office.
Calendar & Announcements
Pandemic closes Fort Bragg’s C.V. Starr Center through 2020
A combination the current closure due to the pandemic and anticipated losses in sales tax have led to the prolonged closure.
Health
Listen to Sen. McGuire’s Mendocino & Lake town hall (video)
Officials from both counties plus a UCLA physicians took questions about the pandemic.
Business & Labor
Number of COVID cases in Mendocino Co. static at 12; national press misreports number
The New York Times inflated the figure by more than three times.
Calendar & Announcements
State Senator McGuire to hold COVID-19 telephone town hall for Mendocino and Lake counties May 6
You can send in your questions about the pandemic in advance.
Coronavirus
MCOE: How statewide education policies will impact Mendocino County schools
Newsom has stated schools could be allowed to re-open in July.
Arts & Culture
New online music festival solicits musicians from Mendocino & Lake (updated 5/5)
The event has been renamed the MendoLake MusicFest.
Coronavirus
Supervisor Haschak’s letter to constituents: May 2020
The District 3 supervisor provides a monthly update on what’s happening.
Health
State will begin reopening, allow counties more control; draft of significantly loosened health order released for comment
What do you think about which businesses should open?
Coronavirus
Sheriff Kendall asks that county “re-evaluate” shelter-in-place, governor allow locals govs. more control
The sheriff cites domestic violence and the economy in his statement.
Business & Labor
Anderson Valley Brewing and Community Foundation launch partnership to help Mendocino residents during pandemic
A portion of profits from three local brews will contribute to the Covid-19 relief fund.
Health
Drive-thru COVID testing offered in Round Valley today, 2 – 4 pm
Up to 200 test samples will be taken.
Business & Labor
Gov. Newsom hosts conversation on retail & pandemic, featuring Mendocino business owner
Jim Mayfield, owner of Rainbow Ag, shared his experience being proactive about safety measures across three different counties.
