There will be a hearing next week of the Lakeport Fire Protection District Board to consider increasing its mitigation fee. The fee, also known as a development impact fee, is a one-time charge imposed on new development. It’s meant to pay for public facilities needed to serve new development. The proposed fee would be $2 … Read more
The Clearlake City Council will hold its first meeting of the New Year on Thursday at 6 p.m. As always, the meeting will be broadcast live on the city’s YouTube Channel or via Zoom. Council members David Claffey and Joyce Overton will take their positions as mayor and vice mayor. The council will consider appointing … Read more
With several more days of rain in the forecast, Lakeport Police are urging motorists to use caution on area roadways. TheLakeCountyNews reports the National Weather Service expects rain for most of the week with a break on Thursday. If you’ve not checked your wiper blades since summer, it’s a good idea to replace them, most … Read more
The average price of gas in the state has gone up slightly. This week the average was $4.65 a gallon as compared to $4.58 last week. The average price in Ukiah was $4.32.
The delayed Dungeness crab season will now open on January 5th in Mendocino County. The commercial crab season was delayed to allow migrating species to be undisturbed. The recreational season has been open since mid-December.
A Lakeport man accused of murder has had his request for pre-trial release granted. Alfredo Carretero Jr. was arrested and charged with murder in early October. DNA found at the scene linked him to the murder of a woman near Rohnert Park. He had been held without bail until the release was granted earlier this … Read more
The Rotary Club’s Share the Warmth clothing drive was a great success. Ten containers of clothing collected were delivered to the Coastal Street Medicine Program on the 18th.
The City of Clearlake is looking for a way forward with the Burns Valley Sports Complex after being faced with rising construction costs. TheLakeCountyNews reports at the city council meeting on the 7th, City Manager Alan Flora said the complex is critical to the future of the city and the region. Updated cost estimates of … Read more
There’s a wind advisory for the Mendocino Coast until noon. Gusty winds of up to 25 mph with 45 mph gusts expected. Power outages may result. Falling tree limbs and blowing debris may occur.
As of Wednesday, the Mendocino County Animal Shelter announced that the shelter is at capacity, and euthanasia of stray dogs is an unfortunate possibility. Dogs will be put on a five-day hold and will be posted on a designated euthanasia page, with the date the animal is slated to be put down. More information can … Read more