Last week, the Lake County Planning commission approved plans for a countywide park improvement project. TheLakeCountyNews reports in March, Caltrans announced that its Clean California Local Grant Program awarded just over $1.3 million to the county of Lake for the Lake County Beautification Initiative Project, which includes a countywide marketing outreach and educational campaign. At … Read more
At their next meeting, the Mendocino County Planning commission will discuss clarifying and interpreting the county’s code regarding vacation rentals. An ad-hoc committee has submitted recommendations regarding the issue, saying that there could be as many as 300 units being used as vacation rentals that are not legal at the moment. The commission may act … Read more
The Mendocino County Animal Shelter continues to operate at capacity, and sees no end in sight of animal surrenders due to the economic downturn of the past couple of years, and due to the pandemic, when folks adopted pets that they no longer have time for as they return to full time work. The illegal … Read more
During their meeting on Tuesday, the Lakeport City Council discussed potential strategies for recruitment of police officers. There is a shortage of officers and well-qualified officer candidates as of late. TheRecordBee reports that an average of two to three officers a year leave the force for various reasons. The council discussed hiring a marketing firm, … Read more
The Lakeport Police have received a report that someone is posing as a sergeant from the department in order to commit fraud. The victim said he received a call and was told there was a warrant out for his arrest by Lakeport Sgt. Victor Rico, and was directed to report to an address with cash. … Read more
Cal Fire tankers have left the Ukiah airport for the season. The DailyJournal reports the contract for aircraft staffing the Air Attack Base expired on the 31st, and in a heavy fire season would have been extended as needed, but this year wasn’t necessary. Monday was also the official retirement date of tanker pilot John … Read more
The Clearlake City Council meets tomorrow at 6 and will consider adopting the plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and consider an agreement between Clearlake, Lake County Economic Development Corporation and the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce for use of the Clearlake Visitor Center. Staff will also discuss with the council the possible appointment … Read more
The Lakeport City Council last night voted to approve a second extension of the contract with a retail recruitment firm, charged with bringing new businesses to the city. The LakeCountyNews reports the vote to extend the contract with Retail Coach will continue the council’s work in finding a business or businesses to take on the … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors last night voted unanimously to accept the donation of 620 acres along East Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks and an as-yet unspecified amount of funds from the John T. Klaus 1994 Trust. According to the LakeCountyNews, the process of accepting the donation has taken a couple of years, due … Read more
A hard freeze watch is in effect for the area through the overnight hours tonight into tomorrow morning.