The Lake County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on a resolution creating the position of chief public defender for the current fiscal year. TheLakeCountyNews reports before her retirement as county counsel, Anita Grant gave the board an update regarding the review of the county’s indigent defense ser vices as well as the next … Read more
A man who appeared to have been hit by a vehicle on Northbound Highway 53 between Jessie Street and Dam Road near Clearlake late Friday night was pronounced dead on the scene. A notice asking drivers to avoid that area was broadcast over Nixle, saying the highway was temporarily blocked for a couple of hours. … Read more
At their regular meeting tomorrow evening at 6, the Lakeport City Council will address fireworks sales in the city for this year, hear a report on the city’s road management program from the City Manager, recruiting a new electrical mechanical technician for the city and honor the Clear Lake High School Varsity Football team for … Read more
The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council is working on identifying the biggest priorities in community safety and is asking for the public’s input. The council has released a brief survey assessing where the county is at and what needs work over the next five years. The survey can be found at firesafemendocino.org
A modified plan for a large housing development in the southern part of the city of Ukiah ahs been approved by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors. The development, previously called Garden’s Gate had been approved nearly 15 years ago, but the developer for many reasons never moved forward. The property changed hands and the … Read more
The Lake Local Agency Formation Commission or LAFCO is seeking applications to fill a vacant seat on the board. TheLakeCountyNews says LAFCO is a district agency charged with making sure changes in governmental organization happen in an efficient manner all the while continuing to preserve open space and agricultural land resources. The board meets once … Read more
A contract has been approved by the Lakeport Fire Protection District Board to repair damage to Station 52 this past fall. TheLakeCountyNews reports a car crashed into the building, making a rolling bay door inoperable and causing damage to the steel framework of the structure. During a special meeting earlier in the week, the board … Read more
The Mendocino National Forest is once again open to firewood collect through the end of the year. Visitors can purchase a personal use firewood permit either at the Supervisor’s office in Willows or the Upper Lake District Office, or by downloading a request form at fs.usda.gov and search Mendocino firewood and then mail that completed … Read more
PG&E customers over the next few years may see some big changes in their monthly bills, as compliance with a new state law expands. Right now, bills are based on how much electricity and gas a customer uses. A new proposal would add a fixed monthly charge based on the household income levels of the … Read more
Highland Springs Recreation Area recently recently reopened but there is still a great deal of cleanup from recent storms that must be done. Saturday, Lake County Water Resources is hosting a Vegetation Cleanup Day from 9 am to 2 pm. For morego to water.resources@lakecountyca.gov.