Coronavirus
Ft. Bragg council cracks down on flouting of mask requirement, extends eviction moratorium — first no-mask citation countywide happened Sat. in Mendocino
All five county governments getting in sync to allow citations.
Education
Sen. McGuire holding town hall on Ukiah Unified’s reopening
Come virtually to learn about virtual back to school.
Anderson Valley Unified School District
Here’s how school districts in Mendocino County plan to reopen in the fall — we called all of them
School districts in Mendocino County plan to begin fall semester online.
Mendocino
Rep. Huffman asks for feedback on government coronavirus relief
Fill out the Coronavirus Relief and Recovery Survey online before the end of today.
Coronavirus
Local governments in California have $600 million to house the homeless
Governor Newsom announced that the funds were available last week as part of the Homekey project.
Coronavirus
We’re on the watchlist — Mendocino on state watchlist of counties where COVID is surging — no new restrictions (updated 7:30pm)
This change means the county will need to meet certain statewide requirements to re-open.
Business & Labor
Free masks & hand sanitizer available to local businesses
The free PPE is available thanks to a collaboration between the EDFC, “Mask up Mendo,” local cities, and business organizations.
Health
One more resident of Sherwood Oaks dies of COVID — outbreak has claimed 3 lives — death total in Mendocino Co. now 5
This death comes on the heels of a death yesterday in Willits.
Health
One more person succumbs to COVID in Mendocino Co.; 7 new cases, 234 total, 5 in hospital, 1 in ICU, for July 23
One more person has died due to COVID, though details of who they were, or the nature of their death are sparse.
Coronavirus
Students express dismay at new year of distance learning; we asked them what they think
The school board changed plans in a special meeting on Friday; Ukiah High students want to go back to school but understand they will have to wait. We talked to several about what they think.
Coronavirus
Mendocino Coast Clinics ramp up COVID testing after outbreaks at local businesses
The clinics have doubled their testing operations after four Mendocino Co. businesses reported employees with positive cases.
Health
COVID testing Sun., Jul. 19, in F. Bragg — visitors to Sherwood Oaks nursing or F.B. Center for Laser & Cosmetic Dentistry urged to test
Testing is being conducted specifically because of an outbreak.
Coronavirus
Health officer to issue new restrictions as COVID surges; Ukiah Unified vacillates on “hybrid” plan, Doohan discourages opening schools (updated 10:45pm)
The state is moving back into lockdown, barbershops, inessential offices, and houses of worship are being shutdown again.
Coronavirus
Ukiah school boards votes for reopening with social distancing in place; school begins Aug. 17
Students will be split into two groups, each attending in-person classes for two days a week with a deep cleaning of schools on Wednesday, starting Aug. 17. Parents can choose virtual only learning
Coronavirus
Huffman, McGuire, Wood will host virtual town hall discussing pandemic, July 17
They will be joined by Mendocino Co. Health Officer Dr. Doohan and Jason Wells, President of Adventist Health.
Health
Newsom shuts down bars, indoor dining statewide — Mendo on precipice of more restriction — 14 new cases, COVID count at 146
The pandemic is surging again and more restrictions are likely to come.
Board of Supervisors
Newsom extends local governments’ authority to prevent evictions thru Sept. 30
State protections against evictions are already in place; Fort Bragg is the only city in Mendocino Co. that has adopted its own urgency ordinance against them.
Arts & Culture
The COVID-19 diaries: The Ukiah Public Library wants to hear your story
You can submit written work, photos, videos, and any more about your experiences during the pandemic.
Mendocino
Ukiah man released from prison booked into Mendocino Jail after violating parole; man was not a COVID related release
The man was not one of the prisoners released early due to COVID, and was not previously at San Quentin.
Coronavirus
Governor Newsom urges public to wear masks in new awareness campaign
The campaign is set to launch before the Fourth of July weekend in English and Spanish broadcast and radio PSA’s.
Health
A statement from the family of the first Mendocino COVID patient to die
The Chadwick family has released this statement.
Fire & Emergency
Mendo COVID patient dies, cause of death not certain — Doohan: “What we are experiencing now is the beginning of the surge” — 6 firefighters infected
Case count is doubling every two to three weeks.
Education
Ukiah Unified board to decide between three reopening scenarios for fall school term
The school district is considering three possible scenarios.
Calendar & Announcements
Ukiah Unified moves school start date, distributes food Wednesdays, gives P-EBT cards to students
Here are the latest updates from Superintendent Kubin.
Coronavirus
Covered CA extends special enrollment period, now open through July 31
You can learn more and enroll at CoveredCA.com
Coronavirus
COVID testing available in Point Arena June 29
Free, drive-thru testing begins at 9:30 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
Arts & Culture
Ukiah High student wins congressional art award; Diya Patel captures life under COVID
Her photo — “Trapped” — won the 2020 Congressional Art Competition.
Health
Public Health officer urges caution in weekly update as Mendocino County moves into Stage 3 (video)
Several outbreaks have resulted in a jump of people currently in quarantine.
Health
Letter to the editor: Stop shouting!
In which a reader implores residents to keep taking precautions during the pandemic.
Business & Labor
Rural towns struggle with invisibility: Fort Bragg left out of stimulus and tax breaks
A conversation with the city manager in Fort Bragg about the financial challenges small cities are facing during the pandemic.
