News Staff The Fort Bragg City Council has rejected the idea of putting a general sales tax measure on the November ballot saying it would compete with countywide sales taxes already on the ballots. The MendoVoice reports members of the council and community took issue with a general tax, despite the fact that revenues from the tax … Read more
Two Hidden Valley residents have announced they’ll be running for the Middletown School Board in the upcoming election. According to the Lake County News, Chris Ochs and Annette Lee say that as a team they have skills that mesh well and will help Middletown Unified face the challenges ahead. Ochs is a current school board … Read more
The Lakeport Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for tomorrow, as students return to classes for the first day of school. Drivers should expect heavier than normal traffic near school campuses. There will be an increased traffic enforcement presence in those areas. Watch for students waiting for buses, walking, or riding bicycles to school. … Read more
Proposals for mid to large-scale art installations for the new Lakefront park development are being sought by the city. The call for artists may be found at cityoflakeport.com.
A shooting in Willits followed by a pursuit and manhunt has resulted in the arrest of five men. Shooting on Friday was reported, a chase between two vehicles ensued. Someone in the second car was found to be in possession of a large quantity of marijuana and currency. Someone in the first car was found … Read more
The man suspected of child abandonment and the death of one of two children has refused to appear. Edward Two Feathers Steel was ordered to stand before a judge but refused to attend. Steele faces two felony charges of child endangerment and felony murder in the second degree. The court will reattempt Steele’s arraignment later … Read more
The Lakeport Planning Commission meets tomorrow evening at 5:30 and will consider an application for an architectural and design review for a 3,599 square foot commercial metal building at 2225 and 2232 Specht Court, and Waterstone Residential’s application for a zone change, tentative subdivision map, environmental review and general plan amendment for 128 apartment units … Read more
Anyone desiring information on filing for school and special district elective offices in the upcoming General Election is reminded by the Registrar of Votes that the deadline to file is the 12th. The Lake County News reports forms for eligible candidates can be obtained from the registrar’s office during regular business office hours. A candidate/election … Read more
The Lakeport Unified School District has made changes to the student meals policy. Under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, all students will be served breakfast and lunch a no charge at Lakeport Elementary, Terrace Middle School, Clear Lake High School, Natural Continuation High School, Lakeport Community Day School, and Lakeport Alternative School.
The expansion of the Mendocino County Jail has hit a snag, due to just over $4 million in funding shortfalls due to increased labor costs and higher material prices. The firm designing the expansion says that it is not confident that the project will get through the review process by the state fire marshal and … Read more