A Clearlake Oaks man will stand trial for an August kidnapping and rape. Clifford Merle Cutrell, 55, faces 10 felonies, including kidnapping with intent to commit rape and multiple sexual assault counts. Cutrell also faces two felony counts for an assault on a separate victim. A registered sex offender with a high risk of reoffending … Read more
The Lake County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9th, to discuss and hold a public hearing to consider a major use permit for a 150-foot-tall monopole wireless communication tower at 6720 Leslie Place in Lucerne, get an update on cannabis regulation, and discuss a new county climate action plan.
The Hale Fire closed Highway 29 at Clayton Creek Road in Lake County for a time on Monday. Fire crews worked to structures, though initial reports of a structure fire were later contradicted. The fire, initially a quarter-acre, was reported around 10:30 a.m. and its forward progress was stopped by 10:56 a.m. , with full … Read more
The California Residential Mitigation Program has extended its Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant deadline to the 17th of this month, offering up to $10,000 for seismic retrofits. This is the first time landlords of non-primary residences are eligible. Grants of $3,000 are available for foundation bolting and crawl space bracing. An additional $7,000 is available … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors this week will consider adopting an ordinance to approve a development agreement for the Guenoc Valley Mixed-Use Planned Development Project, and will discuss the process to move forward with community choice aggregation to purchase energy for the unincorporated county from Sonoma Clean Power. The board will meet beginning at … Read more
Healthcare workers at Sutter Lakeside and seven other Northern California Sutter hospitals, have voted 96% to strike, citing “bad faith bargaining” by Sutter executives. The union announced the approval Friday, with no strike dates set as bargaining continues on Thursday and Friday. Union members feel compelled to strike due to management’s refusal to address working conditions … Read more
The Clearlake Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Wences Acosta age 34. Acosta is a hispanic male, 5′ 10″, 250 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Last seen wearing a black or white shirt, grey sweatpants and no shoes. He was last seen in the area of Dam Rd. in … Read more
The Willits Center for the Arts will host a fall exhibit opening Saturday, from 6-8 p.m. and runs through Oct. 26, featuring art by members of Nuestra Alianza.
The Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority or NCIHA in Mendocino County announced Wednesday that its services will continue despite the federal government shutdown. Established in 1979, NCIHA provides affordable housing, rental and deposit assistance, housing rehabilitation, and onsite housing to Northern California tribal members.
Lakeport’s annual Business Walk Program is underway and runs through November. City staff, the Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee or LEDAC, and volunteers will visit local businesses to offer support, identify challenges, and provide resources like the “Guide to Doing Business in Lakeport,” loan information, workshops, and employment services. Findings will be reported to the … Read more