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San Joaquin Avenue fire prompts evacuations; second fire reported on Dam Road
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — A wildland fire late Monday night prompted evacuations in the outskirts of Clearlake, and was followed early Tuesday morning by a second fire. The fire, in the 12000 block of San Joaquin Avenue at Palomar Drive, was first reported just after 10 p.m. Following the initial...
Lake County fire triggers evacuations, burns 8.5 acres
Five Clearlake homes were evacuated Monday night after an 8.5-acre vegetation fire sparked in the northwestern part of the city, authorities said. The Lake County Fire Protection District was dispatched about 10 p.m. to reports of an about 3-acre fire that was spreading quickly near Mendocino and San Joaquin avenues, Fire Chief William Sapeta said. This device is unable to display framed ...
Clearlake City Council to consider fire mitigation fee, school resource officer agreement
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Clearlake City Council this week will discuss a fire mitigation fee program, an agreement for a school resource officer, and updates to management staff benefits and salary schedule. The council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 18, in the council chambers at Clearlake City...
Ryan selected as next Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit chief
NORTH COAST, Calif. — Cal Fire Director/Fire Chief Joe Tyler has appointed Matt Ryan as the next Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit chief, effective Monday, July 15. Ryan, 42, takes over as the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, or LNU, chief following Mike Marcucci’s retirement on June 28. Ryan has intricate knowledge...
Clearlake City Council member nomination period opens
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The candidate filing period for the Nov. 5 General Election has begun, and nomination papers are available for Clearlake City Council members. The nomination period runs from Monday, July 15, to 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. A list of offices currently up for election can...
Supervisors to hear presentation on homebuyer assistance program
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Board of Supervisors this week will hear about a new homebuyer assistance program meant to help residents of counties like Lake purchase homes that are not in high fire hazard severity areas. The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, in...
Lakeport City Council to consider drought plan, PR agreement and municipal code updates
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council on Tuesday will discuss a proposed drought plan, and consider an agreement with a public relations firm and a new ordinance on lot line adjustments. The council will meet Tuesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City...
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