An urchin diver has spotted another sunflower sea star about three miles north of Noyo Harbor. The sea star was seen in about 18 feet of water about 300 feet from the beach. The diver reported the animal to be about 7” across, with 14 arms, which means it could be a juvenile. Recovery of … Read more
A local business has won the chance to compete in the Super Bowl…of coffee. The MendocinoVoice reports that in March, two staff members of Ukiah’s Black Oak Coffee participated in the U.S. Coffee Championship qualifier in Denver. Tom Chandler, the company’s green coffee buyer and taster as well as Steve Cuevas, head roaster will now … Read more
For over a year, hoax phone calls reporting school shootings in at least 42 states have been coming in to schools much like the calls to Mendocino County Schools last week. The MendocinoVoice reports that lthough the FBI did come into the area and investigate, little information has been shared regarding the source of the … Read more
Complaints of conditions in the Clearlake animal shelter have prompted the city to take action. TheLakeCountyNews reports community complaints to the city council have prompted an investigation and the council has directed the contractor in charge of the shelter to take immediate action. Management of the shelter was awarded to North Bay Animal Services last … Read more
Cal Water residential customers can check their eligibility to receive assistance with their water bill from the California Department of Community Services & Development’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program based on income, place of residence and other factors. Recipients of CalFresh, CalWORKS and LIHEAP are automatically income-qualified for assistance.
North Coast Opportunities or NCO has received a grant to launch the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program in partnership with the office of the Governor and California Volunteers. The LakeCountyNews reports the program will help communities around the lake by hosting events to encourage social interaction to help develop neighborhood resiliency during times of disaster. Neighbors … Read more
Clear Lake High was the site of active shooter training for law enforcement last week. TheLakeCountyNews reports the FBI led the two 16-hour Advanced Law Enforcemnt Rapid Respond Traning or ALERRT session. The training was conducted during spring break for the high school. Sixty officers from eight local and state agencies attended the training.
The Clearlake Planning Commission meets tomorrow at 6 pm and will swear in new commissioners Christopher Inglis and Jack Smalley. The commission will also appoint a new chair and vice chair for the year and hold a review operating procedures.
At their regular meeting tomorrow at 9 am, the Lake County Board of Superivsors is expected to accept a resolution to create a new town hall that will replace the Lucerne Area Town Hall, which would include all of the 95458 zip code, not just the Lucerne community growth boundaries. The LakeCountyNews reports the move … Read more
The Best Bass Tournament in Clear Lake is this weekend and the two day tournament is expeciing a large turnout for the event. Anglers should have little trouble bringing in their limit of big bass and may see some major crappie action. Those participating are reminded they must have a current county quagga mussel sticker … Read more