News Staff The city of Lakeport is looking for applicants for the open seats on the City Council. The LakeCountyNews reports that with Mireya Turner resigning and Michael Green being appointed to the District 4 supervisorial seat, there are now at least two seats open. City Manager Kevin Ingram has said the situation will be on the … Read more
At the last Lake County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board heard a report on COVID-19 from interim Public Health officer Dr. Karl Sporer. He said that although the virus is currently waning, there is concern among public health officials that a wave of infections may be on the way. Based on anecdotal information, Sporer … Read more
The city of Lakeport is asking residents to continue to conserve water as the drought continues. The LakeCountyNews reports data indicates Lake County is in the severe drought category. The city of Lakeport relies on groundwater wells in Scotts Vally along with treated water from Clear Lake, both sources remain vulnerable due to the drought. … Read more
There is a frost advisory in the area for this morning, both along the coast and inland.
PG&E and the Arbor Day Foundation are partnering to give 1500 native California trees to customers through the Energy Saving Trees program. One can reserve a Japanese lilac, kousa dogwood, little leaf linden or serviceberry tree through arborday.org. The trees will be delivered to the homeowner at the address they specify. The Energy Saving Trees … Read more
The City of Lakeport is looking for those who would serve on various committees and commissions for the next term. There are vacancies on the Lakeport Planning Commission, the Measure Z Advisory Committee and the Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee. There is also a need for one appointee to the Lakeport Fire Protection District. Appointments … Read more
The Lake County Planning Commission meets tomorrow morning at 9 am and will consider improvements to more than a dozen county parks. The LakeCountyNews reports the commission will hold a public hearing to consider general plan conformity for Lake County Public Services’ proposed improvement of 14 county parks and a categorical exemption. Public Services is … Read more
At Tuesday’s Lake County Board of Supervisors meeting, the newest member of the board was sworn in. The LakeCountyNews reports Registrar of Voters Maria Valadez administered the oath of office to Michael Green, who was appointed to the District 4 seat by Governor Newsome. The board of supervisors also met Lake County’s interim Public Health … Read more
A frost advisory continues in effect til around 9 this morning for most Mendocino and Lake Counties.
Clearlake’s animal shelter is full to capacity. At last week’s city council meeting, shelter staff presented a few adoptable dogs and were questioned about capacity. The LakeCountyNews reports Charmaine Weldon, an animal control technician, and adoption and rescue coordinator for Clearlake Animal Control, said there are 30 adoptable dogs available and a total of 70 … Read more