OP/ED- To say that the County of Lake has dropped the ball several times when it comes to providing an effective program to address the homeless shelter situation in Lakeport would not be a hyperbolic statement, but despite all the trials and mishaps associated with the first two contractors tasked to administer the facility at the old juvenile hall, the impending takeover by Redwood Community Services provides another chance for the county to finally get it right.
Konocti Unified School District board member Zabdy Neria presented her current projects and goals for KUSD this Thursday at the Judge's Breakfast in Clearlake. She focused her discussion on the continued development of cultural and language education as well as how best to support a generation of working parents and their children.
Following some intense discussion the Board of Supervisors moved to proceed toward a final framework for a revised Community Wildfire Protection Plan October 3 but with a caveat they adopt an amendment.
Following months of inquiries, a proposal to lease a Lake County property to serve as base for the Rodeo came before the Board of Supervisors this week. The supervisors expressed enthusiasm and now the proposal awaits further parley by organizers before a commitment will be made.
Filling in last minute after Senator Mike McGuire cancelled at the Judge's Breakfast in Clearlake this Thursday was Lake County Special Districts Administrator Scott Harter. Harter discussed the county's sewage and wastewater treatment facilities with a focus on the county's continued partnership with the CalPine geothermal plant in Middletown.