News Staff A Lake County man has been arrested on numerous charges of sexual assault of a minor. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office issued a warrant for the arrest of Christopher Kiger of Clearlake. Kiger fled the state in an attempt to avoid arrest. Sheriff’s detectives tracked him down and arrested him. His bail was set at … Read more
Cal Fire Mendocino will be conducting prescribed burns through the 21st on about 265 acres of mixed vegetation on Brushy Mountain near Dos Rios. The project is located on privately owned land in the Eel River watershed in mid-Mendocino County. Smoke and aircraft may be visible during the burns.
In an effort to work within budget constraints, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has voted to create one position overseeing the Public Health and Behavioral Health departments. The move had mixed support, including a warning from Dr. Andy Cohen that the two positions are too different to be managed by one person.
A fundraiser to help support the fireworks celebration for the 4th of July in Clearlake is being held by the Lakeshore Lions Club. Customers at Clearlake Grocery Outlet can donate when checking out.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 am tomorrow and will present more proclamations, including the extension of an emergency proclamation regarding the Clear Lake Hitch, and will consider approving the plans for a Northshore dredging project.
Temperatures in the interior of Lake County are expected to rise today, reaching 98 degrees in some parts of the county. Tomorrow through Wednesday look for highs in the upper 90’s to 100.
The Clearlake Police reports that missing teen Aiden Atkins,16 has been located. CPD thanks the community for its efforts in finding the young man.
Governor Newsome has appointed Jeremy Kirk of Hidden Valley in Lake County as the new Deputy Administrator for the Veteran’s Home in Yountville. Kirk has served the Veteran’s Administration in a number of posts since 2015.
The State Department of Social Services has announced it will launch the SUN Bucks program, a new federally funded food program to give low-income families with children nutritious food to eat during summer vacation. Kids who qualify for free or reduced-price meals through their schools or through an alternate income form, or who receive CalFresh, … Read more
At its meeting on Tuesday night, the Lakeport City Council approved and awarded a contract for the 2024 Water and Sewer Main Replacement Project. A new mainline will be installed and service connections for both water and sanitary sewer will replace old and undersized mains in several locations. Work on the over $8 million project … Read more