At the Ukiah Planning Commission’s next virtual meeting on Wednesday, the board will consider a permit request for a cannabis dispensary located on South State Street near Talmage Road. Jatinder Singh’s request is for a major use and site development permit to allow the demolition of two existing buildings, and construction of a new 2,500 … Read more
Lake County’s own senator Mike McGuire has been appointed state Senate majority leader, making him the second highest ranking member of the state Senate. During his tenure, McGuire has been a strong supporter of Lake County, helping residents receive disaster assistance and moving various infrastructure projects forward. He played a large part in the recent … Read more
According to a press release, public health officials reported yesterday that two more residents of Mendocino County have died due to COVID-19, making a total of 111 deaths in the area due to the virus since the pandemic began. The latest deaths were an 89 year old South Coast man who was reportedly unvaccinated, and … Read more
State Representative Jared Huffman has announced in a press release that the Coyote Valley Dam on Lake Mendocino will receive $1,500,000 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure law for Control Tower Bridge Repairs and $2,500,000 from the Disaster Relief Law to replace and repair restrooms around the lake and clean-up, razing and rebuild recreation, utility and maintenance … Read more
The Lakeport City Council at its meeting earlier in the week reviewed traffic safety-related complaints, continuing a process that started in June of 2015. According to the Lake County News, the Lakeport City Manager Kevin Ingram said city staff is working on a local road safety plan to address traffic complaints lodged at the February … Read more
The Lakeport City Council has approved an automated license plate recognition program put forth by the Lakeport Police Department. The new technology allows for automated detection of license plates, converting the information for use by law enforcement at a cost of $22,000.
Lake County has finalized an exchange that will acquire a new sheriff’s headquarters and a new affordable housing project in Clearlake. The swap is the first of its kind in the state under an executive order made three years ago by the governor that directed state departments to identify and prioritize excess state property and … Read more
Sightings of mountain lions are becoming more commonplace in Lake County, with several reported each year. The appearance of one within city limits is still considered unusual, which is why Lakeport is on alert with two different sightings this past Friday. The cat was seen and photographed on Smith Street standing on the deck of … Read more
Earlier in the month, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, District 11N Flotilla 08-08 installed its new flotilla commander, vice commander and staff officers. Although COVID-19 has limited some of the activities of the flotilla, it has continued safety patrols on the lake and offering free vessel checks, as well as recruiting and training new members.
A technician who’s been with the library for 32 years is retiring. Jan Cook started in 1989. For six years starting in 1992 she was the only employee of the Upper Lake Library. She began full-time at the Lakeport library in 1998. Cook has been a resource to the community, developing a deep knowledge of … Read more