Clearlake Senior Center Receives Grant

The Clearlake Senior Center received a $20,000 AT&T grant to fund digital literacy training, tech support, and technology access for seniors. The grant, presented by AT&T’s Donna Adams, will support activities to bridge the digital divide, including classes on basic computer skills and internet navigation to help older adults perform essential tasks, connect with loved … Read more

Lake County Board of Supervisors Meets Tuesday

Tomorrow, the Lake County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Key agenda items include swearing in Dr. Robert S. Bernstein as the new Public Health officer, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Valley Fire, and considering a $1 million increase for the Cobb road project. A second reading for the Guenoc Valley Zoning … Read more

Lakeport to Look At Housing Conditions in Order to Gain Rehabilitation Funding

From Sept. 9-12, Lakeport will conduct a random housing conditions survey through its contractor, Adams Ashby Group Inc. Staff will review home exteriors from public rights-of-way only, not entering private property. The survey aims to document housing conditions, identify homes needing rehabilitation, and help the city seek future housing rehabilitation funding.

Two Covelo Men Sentenced in Brutal Murder of Ag Worker

Covelo residents Iran Lee Hoaglen III, 43, and Lawrence Allen Joaquin, 37, were sentenced for the unprovoked murder of an agricultural worker in 2023. Hoaglen received 25 years to life for first-degree murder, having wielded the hatchet.  He was on parole at the time of the murder. Joaquin was sentenced to 17 years for voluntary … Read more

Ukiah City Council Postpones Vote on Protested Remodel Bid

The Ukiah City Council has postponed a remodel bid vote for the former Bank of America building to September 17 due to a protest. Cupples and Son Construction Inc., the second-lowest bidder, protested DMR Builders’ low bid, claiming DMR failed to list roofing and painting subcontractors. The item was continued to the next meeting on … Read more

Rental Inspection Ordinance Approved by Clearlake City Council

The Clearlake City Council unanimously approved a new rental inspection ordinance to improve renter conditions, prompted by a 2019 carbon monoxide incident. The updated ordinance, revised over six months with Realtor input, shifts inspection authority to the building department, includes phased inspections, self-certification, and clarifies responsibilities. The council voted 5-0 to approve, with a promise … Read more

Blue Green Algae Advisory for Lake Mendocino

Advisory signs were recently posted at Lake Mendocino after low concentrations of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) were detected. While current levels don’t pose a significant health risk, officials advise awareness of potential symptoms like skin irritation, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea if in contact with the water.

Road Rage Incident Results in Arrest

A Fort Bragg man, Javier Almazan-Naal, 18, was arrested for a road rage incident on Wednesday morning, after allegedly waving a stolen gun and vandalizing a vehicle on North Corry Street. Police identified his vehicle on East Alder Street and found a stolen 9mm Glock handgun and gang paraphernalia in his backpack. Almazan-Naal faces charges … Read more

Work on Street Paving in Lakeport Starts Thursday

The Lakeport Public Works Department will begin a two-phase paving project starting today, Thursday, impacting Lakeshore Boulevard through the 23rd  and Martin Street starting on the 8th through October 10th. Work will happen Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., with traffic control and detours. Roads reopen nightly. Final striping is Oct. 8-10. Motorists should anticipate … Read more