A Mendocino County man was arrested for fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run accident. TheWillitsNews reports Earl Castillo of Leggest, hit and killed a Sacramento man near the entrance of Richardson Grove State Park in Garberville on the 20th. Vehicle parts left at the scene, which allowed the CHP to identify Castillo’s vehicle. He was … Read more
At their regular meeting tomorrow morning at 9, the Lake County Board of Supervisors will discuss the state’s draft emergency information order regulations for the Clearlake Watershed. TheLakeCountyNews reports that if enacted, the state will have the authority to require every water rights holder or water user in the Clearlake Watershed to submit reports of water … Read more
The first Native American woman to go into space will visit Covelo tomorrow. Astronaut Col. Nicole Mann is scheduled to ride in the Indian Days Parade tomorrow, and will then speak at the Hidden Oak Amphitheater. Commander of the SpaceX Crew 5, Mann is a member of the Wailaki of the Round Valley indian tribe. … Read more
The victim of a crash near Lake Berryessa earlier in the week has been identified. Bobby Patton was killed when the three-wheeler he was driving collided with a dump truck on Highway 128. Patton was traveling west when his vehicle crossed the center lines directly into the dump truck’s path, crashing into its left side. … Read more
The City of Lakeport has announced a Fall opening and celebration for its new park. TheLakeCountyNews reports While the park has been called the Lakeside Park, its new official name will be announced during the grand opening celebration scheduled for October 28th. There will be a ribbon cutting, a land acknowledgment, performances by the Clear … Read more
PG&E officials have issued an “All Clear” following a Public Safety Power Shutoff due to increased fire danger on Wednesday and Thursday. The PSPS affected roughly 1,100 customers across several counties including some residents in Lake and Napa counties.
Saturday, the annual Seaplane Splash In returns. According to TheLakeCountyNews, the event will take place at Clear Lake, starting at 9 a.m., and will run through the day in downtown Lakeport. There will also be an artisan street fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Lakeport and the annual Taste In Lakeport, which … Read more
The California Coast Cleanup Day is Saturday. During the state’s largest volunteer event, in Lake County the focus will be on Clear Lake and other waterways. The cleanup will run from 9 a.m. and noon. In Lakeport, the city and the public works department will man a booth at Library Park with cleanup supplies. Go … Read more
PG&E reports is has gone forward with the planned Public Safety Power Shutoffs to several thousand customers, including some in Lake County. The shutoff has affected residents east of Clearlake Oaks and Lower Lake. It’s estimated that just under 200 homes are affected. Restoration of power is expected around 2 this afternoon.
A Red Flag Warning continues for central and northern Lake County and the mountainous areas of Sonoma and Napa Counties. The warning will continue through this evening. NWS Eureka forecasts winds from the north gusting from 20 to 35 mph on exposed ridges and terrains, coupled with low relative humidity and dry vegetation could make … Read more