At their meeting on Thursday, the Clearlake City Council unanimously voted to authorize the city manager to develop and execute a loan agreement with Lexington Construction to complete road and storm drainage improvements on 36th Avenue. The LakeCountyNews reports the loan is to allow Lexington to complete road and storm drainage improvements of a proposed 18-lot … Read more
CalFire has announced that the Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest will transition to winter season closures starting today. Camping closes at noon. The closure is due to weather conditions and the possibility of poor road conditions and hazards. The forest will continue to be open for day use from sunrise to sunset. Forest roads are … Read more
The city of Lakeport is asking residents to participate in a survey on the Lakeport Economic Development Strategic Plan, which includes development of an arts in public places program. The information from the survey will help the city shape the future of arts and culture in the city. The LakeCountyNews reports the objectives of the … Read more
Last week, the Lake County Planning commission approved plans for a countywide park improvement project. TheLakeCountyNews reports in March, Caltrans announced that its Clean California Local Grant Program awarded just over $1.3 million to the county of Lake for the Lake County Beautification Initiative Project, which includes a countywide marketing outreach and educational campaign. At … Read more
At their next meeting, the Mendocino County Planning commission will discuss clarifying and interpreting the county’s code regarding vacation rentals. An ad-hoc committee has submitted recommendations regarding the issue, saying that there could be as many as 300 units being used as vacation rentals that are not legal at the moment. The commission may act … Read more
The Mendocino County Animal Shelter continues to operate at capacity, and sees no end in sight of animal surrenders due to the economic downturn of the past couple of years, and due to the pandemic, when folks adopted pets that they no longer have time for as they return to full time work. The illegal … Read more
During their meeting on Tuesday, the Lakeport City Council discussed potential strategies for recruitment of police officers. There is a shortage of officers and well-qualified officer candidates as of late. TheRecordBee reports that an average of two to three officers a year leave the force for various reasons. The council discussed hiring a marketing firm, … Read more
The Lakeport Police have received a report that someone is posing as a sergeant from the department in order to commit fraud. The victim said he received a call and was told there was a warrant out for his arrest by Lakeport Sgt. Victor Rico, and was directed to report to an address with cash. … Read more
Cal Fire tankers have left the Ukiah airport for the season. The DailyJournal reports the contract for aircraft staffing the Air Attack Base expired on the 31st, and in a heavy fire season would have been extended as needed, but this year wasn’t necessary. Monday was also the official retirement date of tanker pilot John … Read more
The Clearlake City Council meets tomorrow at 6 and will consider adopting the plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program and consider an agreement between Clearlake, Lake County Economic Development Corporation and the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce for use of the Clearlake Visitor Center. Staff will also discuss with the council the possible appointment … Read more