The Clearlake City Council meets tomorrow at 6 pm and will consider an agreement with the Konocti Unified School District to offer a variety of programs at the city’s youth center. The LakeCountyNews reports in June the council approved the formation of the Recreation and Events Division of the Administrative Services Department. Since then, city … Read more
A Cobb man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a woman in June. Hunter Christian Toles entered a not-guilty plea and is facing two counts of attempted murder in the shooting of a woman near Rainbow Road on Cobb Mountain. The woman was able to identify Toles before being transported to … Read more
The City of Lakeport Public Works Department has been successful in adopting a new asset management system into the daily operations of the department. The LakeCountyNews reports the new system will allow the city to electronically track service orders, usage of equipment and supplies, task duration, project costs, and other helpful information that enhances efficiency … Read more
Two state leaders have led members of the California Congressional delegation in asking the President to expand the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument to include the adjacent Walker Ridge Tract. The LakeCountyNews reports the letter from Congressman John Garamendi and Senator Alex Padilla also asked the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to rename “Walker Ridge” … Read more
The Governor has announced that the COVID-19 state of emergency will end on February 28th, 2023. The LakeCountyNews reports timeline gives the health care system needed flexibility to handle any potential surge that may occur after the holidays, in addition to providing state and local partners the time needed to prepare for the phaseout. … Read more
A traffic stop in Ukiah late last week turned into a pursuit, with the driver eventually crashing into a building on South State Street. UPD reports that an officer tried to pull over Malique West-Colvin of Laytonville, but he refused to stop. Attempting to escape officers, he reportedly drove 40 mph in a residential area … Read more
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Mendocino Unit will be conducting a large prescribed burn east of Fort Bragg, north of Parlin Fork Conservation Camp, north of Highway 20, and west of Willits. Smoke will be visible in the area. The burn is planned to start today and work through Friday … Read more
The Lake County Registrar of Voters Office will test the ballot tabulation computer and software to be used for the Nov. 8 General Election on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Registrar of Voters Office in Lakeport.
The Lakeport City Council meets tomorrow at 6 pm and will consider outdoor design guidelines and budget updates. They meet new Public Works employees, Cody Morland and Lucy Avilez, and present a proclamation declaring October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and offer a plaque in appreciation of former Council Member Mireya Turner’s contributions to … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors at their meeting this week will get a presentation on the work to create a countywide parks master plan and consider whether to hire legal counsel in response to Pacific Gas and Electric’s wildfire mitigation activities in Lake County. The LakeCountyNews reports the board will meet a 9 am … Read more