The Van Damme Beach parking lot will be closed starting today through late August to make ADA improvements to the lot. The kayak concession will be open during the work, but parking will be limited.
The Hope Center is once again accepting participants in its program after having to stop service clients due to a COVID-19 outbreak. TheLakeCountyNews says the 20 bed, 24 hour transitional housing facility in Clearlake, operated by Adventist Health Clear Lake. Earlier in the month six clients and one associated of the facility tested positive for … Read more
Very hot weather continues through the week for most of the Mendocino County interior as well as Lake County. Temperatures will continue to hover in the high 90’s to 102. Exercise caution in the heat. Know the signs of heat illness. Be mindful of young children, pets and the elderly in the car in the … Read more
Mendocino County Animal Services is asking for the public’s assistance. The shelter is at capacity and may have to make the difficult choice of euthanizing animals.
Fort Bragg has hired a new assistant city manager, Police Chief Neil Cervenka. During its regular meeting, the City Council approved the additional role with a 5% pay increase, sick leave, and a severance package. There has been some questioning of the move, both by the public and on the council. If City Manager Peggy … Read more
The Mendocino Unified School District has given the go-ahead for its Water System Reconstruction Project. TheMendocinoBeacon reports a grant from the state Drinking Water Revolving Fund will provide water suppy and storage improvements for the school district, which included supplying potable water to its schools, Community Center and Friendship Park.
The US Geological Service reports a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck Lake County around 9.45 pm. The center was placed 3.4 miles south of Cobb and 68 miles west of Sacramento. There have been no reports of injuries or damage thus far.
Hot weather continues…beginning Saturday, an Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect through late Sunday for most of the Mendocino County interior as well as Lake County. Exercise caution in the heat, take precautions. Know the signs of heat illness. Be mindful of young children, pets and the elderly in the car in the heat.
At its meeting on Monday, the Clearlake City Council voted to begin renovations of City Hall, which has housed city offices for almost three decades. As the project begins, Building and Planning, Public Works, Administrative Services, and Finance Departments — will move temporarily to the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College in Clearlake. Staff … Read more
The new director of the Lakeport homeless shelter has been arrested and charged with domestic violence by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Christopher John Bloodworth was hired after Yvonne Cox was let go from the position. The non-profit Sunrise Special Services continues to hold the contract with Lake County to operate the shelter. Bloodworth was … Read more