News Staff 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
A man described as having “severe mental health disorders” was arrested and is being held on charges of attempted murder, assaulting an officer with a deadly weapon and burglary after an incident Monday morning where he broke into an apartment and threatened the occupants with a homemade spear. Andrew McConnell Custer of Ukiah was pushed … Read more
Mendocino County and Sonoma County officials are saying the suspicious deaths of two young women whose bodies were found four days apart near Ukiah are unrelated. The deaths of Amber Dillon of Willits and Alyssa Mae Sawdey of Ukiah are being investigated. Both sheriff’s offices say there’s lots of interest in the cases, with lots … Read more
The Clearlake City Council will meet on Thursday to continue a hearing on the appeal of a cannabis operation previously approved by the planning commission in November. According to the Lake County News, the project in question is a 15 acre cannabis grow, and earlier in the month staff recommended denial of the appeal. Also … Read more
The Lake County Superior court has heard a matter to determine whether Tori Elizabeth Brannon has been transported to the State Hospital after being charged with aggravated arson, with property loss and damage estimated at over $600,000. Brannon was found by the court to be mentally incompetent and was ordered to be admitted to the … Read more