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
The Lakeport City Council last night voted to approve a second extension of the contract with a retail recruitment firm, charged with bringing new businesses to the city. The LakeCountyNews reports the vote to extend the contract with Retail Coach will continue the council’s work in finding a business or businesses to take on the … Read more
The Lake County Board of Supervisors last night voted unanimously to accept the donation of 620 acres along East Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks and an as-yet unspecified amount of funds from the John T. Klaus 1994 Trust. According to the LakeCountyNews, the process of accepting the donation has taken a couple of years, due … Read more
A hard freeze watch is in effect for the area through the overnight hours tonight into tomorrow morning.
The Forest Supervisor’s office in Willows is now open for the season. The hours for the front desk are 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Staff at the front desk will be able to issue firewood permits. Due to the amount of hazard tree abatement completed this year, the Mendocino National Forest and … Read more
The Jackson Demonstration State Forest Advisory Group (JAG) has announced that their Fall meeting will be held next Tuesday, the 15th, at the Caspar Scales. The Mission of the JAG is to provide advice/recommendations to CAL FIRE and the Board regarding issues relevant to the periodic review of the JDSF Management Plan required under Board … Read more
The East Region Town Hall will meet tomorrow at 4 at the Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks. ERTH will discuss Oaks Arm and Keys restoration projects, get an update on local parks, and hear about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Sulphur Bank Mine Superfund site cleanup. The board will also get monthly updates on a … Read more