A major insurer has stopped taking new applications for fire insurance in the state. State Farm in a statement said that the halt is “due to increases in construction costs outpacing inflation, rapidly growing catastrophe exposure, and a challenging reinsurance market.” Existing insurance policies will remain in effect. State Farm has said it will reassess … Read more
Clearlake Police say tomorrow Lakeshore will be closed from Olympic Drive to Pomo Drive from around 9 to 10 am. The southbound lane will be open to one-way traffic only. Pomo Road from Lakeshore to Arrowhead will also be closed around the same time.
Clearlake Police are looking for a missing teen. Dominick Berwick, 13, is a white male, short brown hair and brown eyes, 5 feet 6 inches tall and 160 pounds, last seen wearing a brown jacket, black pants and white tennis shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clearlake Police Department
Events at the Lake County Fairgrounds were marred by a large fight on Sunday night. TheLakeCountyNews reports CHP responded along with other law enforcement just before 10 pm. Joseph Simpson Nelson of Ukiah was seriously injured and was airlifted to Kaiser Vacaville for treatment. Anyone with information is asked to contact law enforcement.
Lakeport will celebrate Memorial Day starting tomorrow. A pancake breakfast hosted by the Lakeport Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club of Lakeport kicks things off from 7-11am at the Silveira Community Center on N. Main St. Tickets are $10 and benefit the Lake County 4-H Club. The Memorial Day Parade will follow at 11 am through … Read more
The Mendocino Coast’s only county-run animal shelter in Fort Bragg is closing. TheMendoVoice reports shelter officials say the closure may happen on or before July 1st as a cost-cutting measure. Animal Care Services Director Rich Molinari says the closure will save about $120,000 from the county budget. The decision was made based on the availability … Read more
Starting at 6:01 p.m. this evening and running through Monday night, the CHP will implement a statewide maximum enforcement period, in anticipation of the increased traffic over the holiday weekend. There was a nearly 30% increase in people killed in crashes in the state last year. Remember if you must drive to Click It or … Read more
The Lake County Public Services Department reported that parking lot closures for repairs will take place next week at Lakeside County Park: May 30 to June 1st, and Alpine County Park on June 3. Contact the Lake County Public Services Office with questions.
A Lakeport woman accused of murder has pleaded not guilty. TheLakeCountyNews reports Melinda Mildred Fred is accused of fatally stabbing Christopher Aaron Burrows earlier in the month. Fred is charged with murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and domestic violence. Her bail is set at $1 million. A preliminary hearing has not yet been scheduled.
The Lake County Office of Educn is seeking applicants for a seat on the Board of Education. The deadline to submit an application is 12 p.m. Friday, June 2. Find more information and application on the Lake County Board of Education website.