A civil grand jury convened after the investigation of a citizen watchdog group into the running of the Lakeport Fire Protection District has found serious inconsistencies in the way the district has been run, with accountability requirements not being met, financial shortfalls, and stress among staff due to high turnover of administrators, board members, and … Read more
Due to the lack of a qualified obstetrician, the Sutter Lakeside Hospital has temporarily closed it’s birthing center. According to the LakeCountyNews, the closure of the center leaves only Adventist Health Clear Lake as an available option in Lake County for deliveries. Sutter is diverting patients to other hospitals until the situation is resolved.
Mendocino County cannabis growers who practice sustainable farming have received grants from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s new Qualified Cultivator Grant Program. The $6 million in possible funding will be available until next April and will help small farmers who prioritize sustainable farming practices. Only agencies, non-profits, or tribes are eligible to apply. … Read more
A Lakeport man died by his own hand Monday afternoon in Nice. Around noon, the Lake County Sheriff’s office was notified that the man was suicidal, and was said to be driving around Lakeport with a handgun. A be on the lookout order with a request for a welfare check was issued for the man. … Read more
Highway 53 in Clearlake was closed for several hours early yesterday morning after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in the area of 18th Avenue and Highway 53. The accident was first reported around 1 am, with CPD closing the northbound lane of Highway 53 from Dam Road to 18th Avenue. Additional details on the crash … Read more
The Sherwood Firewise Communities have free green and white reflective address signs available to veterans, disabled and low income residents through a Walmart Giving Grant. The address signs make it easier for firefighters to find your home in case of a fire. To receive a free reflective address sign, email donations@sherwoodfirewise.org or call (707) 459-1256.
Cal Fire reports that as of late yesterday, nearly 200 firefighters have contained 50% of a Mendocino County wildfire that’s destroyed two structures in a remote area on the eastern side of the Anderson Valley. Firefighter had made significant progress in containing the Meadow Fire, with air tankers dropping retardant lines around the blaze. At … Read more
Earlier in the year, the city of Lakeport asked for the public’s input on outdoor dining and design options for that type of dining in the downtown area. Over 600 people participated in the survey with almost three quarters of those responding being in favor of sidewalk and on-street dining. Just under a quarter were … Read more
The Coastal Commission made a visit to Fort Bragg recently, holding a three-day hearing on a number of concerns that spanned a good portion of the California Coast. Fort Bragg was the focus on Friday, with the assistant city manager giving an overview of the city’s efforts to purchase the mill site there and the … Read more
An interim dean has been appointed for the Clearlake campus of Woodland Community College. According to the Lake County News, the Yuba Community College District Board late last week approved Dr. Annette Lee as interim as the search for a new dean takes place. Lee succeeds Dr. Cirilio Cortez, who resigned this past Spring. Dr. … Read more