Lakeport Planning Commission To Hear Design Applications and Reviews

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

Filing Deadline for School and Special District Elections is Friday

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

Lakeport USD Announces Breakfast and Lunch Will Continue to Be Free at Certain Schools

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.   

Mendocino County Jail Expansion Stalled by Inflation

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

Details Emerge in Child Abandonment and Death

The case of the two children abandoned by their caregiver has new details. Edward Two Feathers Steele of Ukiah was charged and is being held for the abandonment of care of the children and the one child’s subsequent death from the heat. Sally M. Arellano of Covelo was arrested in a domestic violence case involving … Read more

Law Enforcement Agreement Between Lakeport and Clearlake Approved

A supplemental law enforcement agreement between the Lakeport and Clearlake police departments was approved by the Lakeport City Council earlier this week. The agreement will help to immediately ease Lakeport’s officer shortage. The two departments have a history of assisting each other with officer coverage. The council voted unanimously to approve the contract.

Person of Interest in Abandonment of Children and Death Charged

A person of interest in the abandonment of a two-year-old child and murder of a one-year-old has been officially charged. Edward Two Feathers Steele of Ukiah is being held responsible for the abandonment of care of the children and the one child’s subsequent death. Steele was seen with the children early Wednesday morning and then … Read more

Fire Evacuations Called for Briefly in Area of Highway 53, Ogulin Road and Olympic Drive

Residences and businesses in the area of Highway 53, Ogulin Canyon Road, and Olympic Drive were ordered to evacuate for several hours yesterday as a fast-moving fire progressed. The call was first sent out around 1 pm yesterday. Sheriff’s deputies were investigating reports of someone setting the fire, and contacted witnesses and the suspect. Air … Read more

Redwood Empire Fair Starts Today

The Redwood Empire Fair starts today and runs through Sunday. Presale discounted carnival wristbands are available for purchase til 2 today at Mendo Mill Ukiah, Ukiah Taco Bell, Raley’s, Super Chavez Market, Creative Workshop, and JD Redhouse in Willits.   The fair is officially open at 3 pm.  Seniors 65 and over and kids 6-12 … Read more