In this week’s primary elections, Lake County’s representatives in Congress and the State Assembly appear ahead in their races on Tuesday. Running unopposed, Cecelia Aguiar-Curry received 100% of the vote with just under 90% of precincts reporting as of Wednesday evening. House Representative Democrat Mike Thompson had 63% of the vote with 94% of precincts … Read more
A Willits man was killed over the weekend in a head-on collision on Highway 20 near Upper Lake. A Toyota Corolla lost control in a curve on the highway and crossed into oncoming traffic where it hit a pickup. The driver of the pickup, John Leone, and his passenger, Elizabeth Leone, were transported to Sutter … Read more
The impacts to Lake County’s water supply if PG&E’s plan to decommission the Potter Valley Project continues were discussed during the last meeting of the Lake County Board of Supervisors. A request for a letter of support from the state Department of Water Resources was considered and approval of a resolution to decommission the Potter … Read more
The Clearlake City Council will have a fire mitigation fee workshop along with its regular meeting this week starting at 5 tomorrow. After the workshop, the council will consider a resolution to designate the city manager or designee to engage with state Native American tribes.
The Lakeport Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting today at 6 to discuss a proposal to lay off nine full-time positions and discontinue seven classified staff positions. There will be a closed session to discuss an issue with an employee before the special meeting.
Three projects in Lake County will receive just over $5.5 million in funding from the government funding agreement that will be considered by Congress later this week. The projects include just over $4 million for the Clearlake Burns Valley Sports Complex, just over $950,000 for the In-Lake Water Treatment System at Clearlake, and ½ million … Read more
Due to the fire that severely damaged the Leggett Post Office over the weekend, customers in the area can find postal services available at the Garberville Post Office. Customers picking up mail are asked to bring a photo ID. Temporary forwards, mail holds and many other services are available online at usps.com.
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has voted to offer a hiring bonus in its search for an Ag Commissioner. The county has been without an ag commissioner since 2022, and it’s hoped that a $40,000 bonus to be paid over three years might entice suitable candidates. Without an ag commissioner, the county could lose … Read more
The East Region Town Hall meets tomorrow at 4 pm at the Moose Lodge in Clearlake. ERTH will hear an update on the Clearlake Oaks Consolidated Light District, crosswalk safety at Clear Lake School and Highway 20, and a Shoreline Area update.
A Lakeport man struck by a hit-and-run driver last month has died. Omar Romero of Lakeport has died due to injuries received when he was struck on the night of February 14th by an SUV driven by Oscar Rosas of Clearlake. Rosas fled the scene but turned himself in the next day and was arrested. … Read more