Lakeport Economic Advisory Development Advisory Committee Meets Tomorrow

The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee meets at 9 am tomorrow. The team from UC Davis that is collaborating with the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake will give a presentation on a two-year project to identify existing environmental education and citizen science projects in Lake County. There also will be updates … Read more

Traffic Stop Busts Up Mail Theft Ring

A traffic stop has resulted in the discovery and dismantling of a mail theft ring in Mendocino County. Four occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody. 53 stolen checks totaling over $60,000 were recovered, as well as other personal documents and mail.

Lakeport Planning Commission Meets Tomorrow

The Lakeport Planning Commission meets tomorrow at 5:30 to discuss outdoor dining, as well as an application for a permit to allow short-term rental within an existing single-family dwelling on Lakeshore Boulevard and an architectural and design review for a two-story office building and laundromat in the 300 block of Main Street.

Lake County Libraries to Receive Grant for Improvements

The governor announced yesterday $254 million in grants to public libraries in the state to be used for renovation and improvement of facilities. Lake County’s four libraries will receive just under $1.1 million. The funding is the first round of the $439 million Building Forward Library Improvement and Grant Program, reported by the Lake County … Read more

Albion Man Sentenced In Burglary and Murder Case

An Albion man has been sentenced in Mendocino County Superior Court to 21 years in prison on a second-degree murder charge and residential burglary. Robert Henry Brockway III original plea was one of not guilty due to insanity, but then later changed his plea to guilty. The manhunt for Brockway after the murder prompted a … Read more

Fort Bragg Residents Warned to Avoid Hare Creek Beach

Warning signs have been posted at Hare Creek, at the southern end of Fort Bragg, warning the public that the ocean water quality does not meet state standards at the current time. The public is warned to avoid contact with the water at the beach as bacteria levels exceed acceptable levels. Hare Creek Beach is … Read more

Lake County Board of Supervisors Meets, Will Hear on Staffing Issues From Sheriff

The Lake County Board of Supervisors meets tomorrow morning at 9 and will consider staffing issues at the Lake County Jail, including hearing a presentation from Sheriff Brian Martin on the 34 openings on the staff, including 10 for deputies, five for dispatchers 17 for deputy sheriff corrections and two for correctional aids.  The board … Read more

135th Person to Die of COVID-19 in County Was an Infant

n a press release from the Mendocino County Health Department, the 135th county resident to die from the COVID-19 virus is said to be an infant who was not yet eligible for the vaccine due to their age. Dr. Andy Coren said in the release, stating that “Covid-19 has become one of the top three … Read more