Worth the time spent
After a year in Lake County, it’s come time for me to get moving on down the road again. The reason simply being I can’t stand being in one spot...
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County staff fills in the gaps
LAKE COUNTY >> Most, if not all, county departments have struggled during the recession to keep up with their workloads, but after bearing cuts to staffing levels the county has...
Residents express concerns over new vineyard
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE >> Plans for 40 new acres of vineyard atop a hill abutting Hidden Valley Lake homes is causing a stir in the community as some residents seek...
Broken water main floods streets
LUCERNE >> An estimated 10,000 gallons of water suddenly gushed down 13th Avenue in Lucerne on Tuesday afternoon after a California Water Service Company (Cal Water) water main broke at...
St. Helena settlement leaves loose ends
Clearlake >> Although St. Helena, Clear Lake and associated contractors admitted no guilt in their recent settlement for $2.5 million with state and federal governments, the allegations of the case...
Partial verdict leaves chance to retry
Lakeport >> A partial verdict on charges against three Hells Angels members for a 2011 fight was announced Wednesday, but indecision over some gang enhancement charges has left the District...
A sunken situation
Lakeport >> County officials say they’re doing everything they can to remove two boats devastated by last weekend’s storm from Clear Lake but options are limited and the abatement process...
Lakeport sewer, water rate hikes paying off
LAKEPORT >> Much bemoaned water and sewer rate hikes proposed and approved by the city of Lakeport in 2012 are beginning to pay off, according to city officials who pushed...
Inmates released under Prop 47
LAKE COUNTY >> Since the reclassification of crimes dictated by Proposition 47 in November, at least 65 inmates have been released from Lake County’s jail, according to District Attorney (DA)...
Rivero: Legacy of liability
LAKE COUNTY >> From county staff and supervisors to law enforcement officials, few have a kind word to offer former sheriff Frank Rivero.Asked to analyze Rivero’s administration of the sheriff’s...
