Clearlake News

Brown proposes zone of benefit for Riviera fire hazard abatement

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:47:19 GMT

At a town-hall style meeting at Riviera Elementary, District 5 Supervisor Rob Brown presented a proposal to tackle the problem of abating fire hazards on properties throughout the Riviera communities and surrounding area. The proposal is to establish a County Service Area Zone of Benefit, as enabled by California Government Code Section 25210, and collect a fee from property owners in that area that would be collected into a fund.

Middletown Art Center hosts - Give Thanks' concert

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:29:07 GMT

Lake County residents and visitors are invited to groove to The Higher Logic Project at the Middletown Art Center on Friday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. With its finger on the pulse of arts and culture in Lake County, the MAC welcomes this beloved local band to perform in the MAC gallery, surrounded by artwork from the ALL SOULS exhibit currently on view. Enjoy Reggae infused dance rock and soulful melodies with lyrical consciousness.

Veterans honored in flag ceremony

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 06:04:15 GMT

More than 30 community members and public officials and employees attended the annual post-Veterans Day flag lowering ceremony in Clearlake's Austin Park Tuesday morning. Because of poor air quality due to the Camp Fire in Butte County, Burns Valley Elementary students were unable to attend as planned.

Clearlake swears in new police officer, dispatcher

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 19:44:27 GMT

On Thursday, Clearlake Police Chief Andrew White swore in Britanya Shores as a CPD Police Officer, and Taylor Mackey as a dispatcher with the department. Officer Shores is a Clearlake native and, according to White, set her goal to become a law enforcement officer early on.

Karate students pile up the trophies

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:49:41 GMT

From left, Kayla Ward of Clearlake, Charlie Crawford of Lakeport and Madison Banuelos of Clearlake combined to win seven trophies and a medal Saturday during a karate tournament in Folsom. All three young ladies are students at Lake County Martial Arts in Lakeport, which currently has 18 girls and women enrolled in its karate classes.

Cactus Grill in Clearlake is a preferred spot for locals

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 01:01:16 GMT

Cactus Grill came upon my radar from a number of colleagues who live in different towns around Lake County. While being informed about this restaurant I found out that the locals in this area supported this restaurant frequently.

Clearlake to align with new itinerant vendor laws

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 01:01:15 GMT

On Thursday, November 8 the Clearlake City Council will read a list of proposed amendments to the city code which would bring Clearlake into compliance with a new California state law from Senate Bill 946 . These amendments will change how the City regulates sidewalk vendors and door-to-door salespeople.

Carle Chronicle: Carle High School news

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 19:06:40 GMT

Carle recently went on a Woodland college trip. We were shown around the campus by the Clearlake mayor himself, Bruno Sabatier.

PG&E files full report on shutoff

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:58:24 GMT

A report released by utilities giant PG&E on Wednesday afternoon details the company's reasoning behind a major Northern California power shutoff which affected approximately 12,000 Lake County residents during the week of October 14, 2018. The PG&E report, written in compliance with a recent California Public Utilities Commission resolution which expanded and increased the requirements for utilities companies in California to communicate with the public before shutting off power, defends PG&E's actions as a necessity for public safety, despite recognized economic impacts to the customers who lost power.

4-Reel Fishin'

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 03:41:24 GMT

Hello my fellow anglers. With today being the first day of Nov. and Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought that I would highlight something to be thankful for in each 4REEL Fishin' Report during the month of Nov. After thinking about it a while, I realize that I have kinda been taking the beauty of Mendocino County for granted.

Clearlake PD approved for enhanced 911 system

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:16:00 GMT

According to Police Chief Andrew White, the Clearlake Police Department was notified by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Public Safety Communications, California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch that its application to become a 9-1-1 Primary Public Safety Answering Point was approved. The CPD has operated a 24/7 dispatch center since the founding of the agency.

Hope for the Holidays - " Nov. & December 2018 Facing the holidays without your loved one

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 06:35:43 GMT

During November and December this year, Hospice Services of Lake County will present three free workshops on coping during the holidays after the death of a loved one. The presentations will be facilitated by Kathleen Bradley, LPT and bereavement counselor for Hospice Services of Lake County.

Residents concerned about proposed Kelseyville cell tower

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:43:28 GMT

A proposed wireless communications tower in Clear Lake Riviera may be heard by the Lake County Planning Commission in December, and is meeting with opposition from residents of the area, who cite fire danger as their primary concern. Riviera resident Barbara Nuckols argues that the proposed location of the tower at 9475 Mojave Trail is too close to her residential neighborhood for comfort.

DA reports on Cortez death

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:26:49 GMT

The District Attorney's office has found that the May 30, 2018 death of Anthony Gerard Cortez following an incident to which the Lakeport Police Department and Lakeport Fire Department responded was the result of a drug overdose. Don Anderson's DA office reported that "no wrongdoings have been found" to have occurred during the incident and that "there shall be no criminal charges filed on any individual in this matter."

Whodunnit in Clearlake

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:20:20 GMT

Feathers, masks, theater capes, flapper dresses, even a dead librarian - the Soroptimist International of Clear Lake's dinner Mystery Masquerade had it all. The dinner was held at the Clearlake Senior Community Center, a shiny new-looking building on Bowers Avenue.

Ribbon cutting for California Fire Lawyers

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:10:41 GMT

City Manager Greg Folsom, City Mayor Bruno Sabatier and Lake County Superintendent of Schools Brock Falkenberg, among other community leaders, fire victims, friends and family gathered to celebrate the opening of California Fire Lawyers at 14340 Lakeshore Dr. in Clearlake. Mayor Bruno Sabatier had this to say: "It is always a positive moment in our city when a new business chooses to call Clearlake home.

E Center releases new clinic schedule

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:01:02 GMT

The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program released its November 2018 clinic schedule. The nationwide, federally sponsored WIC nutrition program provides nutrition education, support and help with breastfeeding, community and healthcare referrals, and checks for supplemental food to eligible pregnant women, new moms, postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of five.

Park Study Club hosts new editor

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 21:29:59 GMT

The historic Park Study Club opened its second meeting of the year by hosting Record Bee's new Editor, Ariel Carmona as its guest speaker. Members learned about the pros and cons of newsprint media versus the internet and the benefits that the local paper has to offer.

Make a difference in Lake County

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 23:50:38 GMT

Saturday, October 27 is a nation-wide day of volunteering, known as Make A Difference Day. For the 19th year in a row, here in Lake County, there will be a collection of non-perishable food for our local communities.

Pumpkins a n Ponies a " a Kelseyville gem

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 19:23:46 GMT

Approximately two miles from Highway 175, on Live Oak Drive lies Soul2Soul Equine Ranch, a rescue for horses and a fun place for kids of all ages. During the summer months the founder Denise Claiche runs a horse camp, Saddle S O A R, for children to help fund the horse rescue.