News Staff According to a press release, public health officials reported yesterday that two more residents of Mendocino County have died due to COVID-19, making a total of 111 deaths in the area due to the virus since the pandemic began. The latest deaths were an 89 year old South Coast man who was reportedly unvaccinated, and … Read more
State Representative Jared Huffman has announced in a press release that the Coyote Valley Dam on Lake Mendocino will receive $1,500,000 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure law for Control Tower Bridge Repairs and $2,500,000 from the Disaster Relief Law to replace and repair restrooms around the lake and clean-up, razing and rebuild recreation, utility and maintenance … Read more
The Lakeport City Council at its meeting earlier in the week reviewed traffic safety-related complaints, continuing a process that started in June of 2015. According to the Lake County News, the Lakeport City Manager Kevin Ingram said city staff is working on a local road safety plan to address traffic complaints lodged at the February … Read more
The Lakeport City Council has approved an automated license plate recognition program put forth by the Lakeport Police Department. The new technology allows for automated detection of license plates, converting the information for use by law enforcement at a cost of $22,000.
Lake County has finalized an exchange that will acquire a new sheriff’s headquarters and a new affordable housing project in Clearlake. The swap is the first of its kind in the state under an executive order made three years ago by the governor that directed state departments to identify and prioritize excess state property and … Read more
Sightings of mountain lions are becoming more commonplace in Lake County, with several reported each year. The appearance of one within city limits is still considered unusual, which is why Lakeport is on alert with two different sightings this past Friday. The cat was seen and photographed on Smith Street standing on the deck of … Read more
Earlier in the month, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, District 11N Flotilla 08-08 installed its new flotilla commander, vice commander and staff officers. Although COVID-19 has limited some of the activities of the flotilla, it has continued safety patrols on the lake and offering free vessel checks, as well as recruiting and training new members.
A technician who’s been with the library for 32 years is retiring. Jan Cook started in 1989. For six years starting in 1992 she was the only employee of the Upper Lake Library. She began full-time at the Lakeport library in 1998. Cook has been a resource to the community, developing a deep knowledge of … Read more
At the meeting of the Kelseyville Unified School Board last night, a resolution against COVID-19 mandates put forth by the state for students and staff failed after an absent board member deadlocked the vote 2-2. Board chair Rick Winer said the board will not rehear the matter.
A Redwood Valley man has been arrested on suspicion of several burglaries in the area. Dominc Singleton was arrested after being found in one of the homes and was found with items stolen from both of the two homes he broke into. He was arrested on charges of burglary, parole violation and grand theft. He’s … Read more