News Staff Earlier in May, NASA published images of Clearlake from space, showing algae blooms covering a good portion of the lake. Clearlake is naturally rich with algae and other plant life, including blue-green algae which can be dangerous to humans and pets. The county has engaged a company to help clear some of the vegetation, at … Read more
The Clearlake City Council meets tomorrow evening at 6. The council will discuss Clearlake’s water providers and the challenges of three different water districts operating within the city limits. The council will also hear an update on the new Clearview AI Investigative Platform, which provides facial recognition software to the Police Department. The council will … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect through late Thursday. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected along the Mendocino Coast. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on … Read more
A mistrial has been called in the jury trial of the Ukiah man accused of starting the 2021 Hopkins Fire. Jurors in the trial of Devin Lamar Johnson deliberated for about a day on Wednesday. Court records show a request for resetting the trial for Friday morning, but the results of that date have not … Read more
Former Mendocino County Sheriff Anthony “Tony” Craver has died. Craver was a Marine Corps veteran, and his career with the Sheriff’s Office held a variety of positions, including seven years as Coastal Commander. He served as sheriff from 1990 until he retired in 2005. Craver passed away on Saturday in Idaho. He was 85
The Lakeport office of the DMV has announced that in-person office hours will change significantly as of July 1st. The office will be open from 8 am to 5 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. The office is one of 20 around the state that is cutting back on hours. Hours at the Clearlake office of the … Read more
The East Region Town Hall meets tomorrow afternoon at four. The Lake County chief climate resiliency officer/tribal liaison will share survey results to assess climate impacts and resiliency in Lake County. The group will also consider the general plan and Shoreline Area Plan updates, updates on Spring Valley, commercial cannabis and the Cannabis Ordinance Task … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Lake County from today through Thursday evening. It will be dangerously hot and windy with temperatures from 95 to 103 degrees possible, especially in the eastern part of the county.
The Lakeport City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. to discuss the annual budget, the reorganization of the Utilities Department, approve updates to the city’s reserve and pension policy and approve plans, specifications, and working details as well as awarding a contract for the 2024 Water and Sewer Main Replacement Project.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday at 9 am and will meet the new Lake County University of California Cooperative Extension Director Matthew Barnes. The board will also proclaim June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and will also consider findings and the decision on the appeal of Higher Ground Farms.