News Staff 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
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
At the meeting of the Lake County Board of Supervisors tomorrow morning, the board will discuss a proposal to purchase and renovate the Kelseyville Senior Center for mixed-use and appoint staff to negotiate the purchase with American Rescue Plan funds. The board will also consider adopting the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
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.
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
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