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City of Lakeport to hold June 7 event celebrating Bank of America’s donation of new community center
The community is invited to a public ceremony on Friday, June 7, where city officials will unveil a plaque recognizing the donation of the building and those responsible.
The event starts at 2 p.m. at the building, 500 N. Main St., with tours to follow.
Mayor Tim Barnes, Mayor Pro Tem George Spurr, and City Council members Stacey Mattina, Kenny Parlet and Mireya Turner will join City Manager Margaret Silveira and city staff in welcoming the public and representatives from Bank of America, Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and Rep. Mike Thompson. State Sen. Mike McGuire plans to attend the ceremony.
Following Bank of America’s closure of its Lakeport branch in November 2017 due to declining foot traffic as more customers bank online and by mobile, Silveira approached bank officials and requested the donation of the building for public use as a Community Center, noting its proximity to the City’s planned open space development.
The city received funding from a Community Development Block Grant to study its lakefront and determine future uses to revitalize the area.
Community members participated in forums and surveys and identified a community center as a primary need for Lakeport. A large indoor meeting space and a location for children’s activities were high on the priority list for residents.
Silveira approached Bank of America about donating the building to the city.
According to Silveira’s request for the donation, “The bank building would be an ideal site for a community center for Lakeport. The size and openness of the building makes the transition effortless.”
The Lakeport City Council accepted the building from the Bank of America at its regular meeting on Jan. 15, as Lake County News has reported.
The facility will maintain a Bank of America ATM onsite.
“The City of Lakeport is undergoing efforts to revitalize its lakefront and other areas of town, and we were glad to be able to make our former property available to the City and the community,” said Jason Foster of Bank of America.
Through its contract with ENGIE Services for implementing energy conservation measures at various facilities, the city is constructing a solar canopy array over the parking lot, which will be available to the public when the center is not in use.
The building contains more than 6,400 square feet of open space that can be configured for a variety of community uses, including meetings and special events.
A.P. Giannini’s Bank of Italy opened in Lakeport at the southwest corner of N. Main Street and Second Street in February 1927. It became the Bank of America in 1930 when he and his partners merged the Bank of Italy and the Bank of America of California, resulting in the Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, at the time the world’s largest commercial bank.
The “new” bank building was constructed in 1969 at the northeast corner of N. Main Street and Fifth Street, formerly the location of the Safeway grocery store.
More information about the ceremony and tours on June 7 and future use of the Lakeport Community Center is available from City Manager Margaret Silveira at 707-263-5615,
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LUCERNE, Calif. – Adventist Health Clear Lake is expanding its health care service to the east side of Clear Lake by acquiring the practice founded by Dr. Robert Gardner in Lucerne and by welcoming Dr. Gardner and two advanced practice providers to its healthcare team.
The Adventist Health Clear Lake Medical Office – Lucerne will be located in the former Lucerne Community Clinic at 6300 East Highway 20 in Lucerne.
It is the latest addition to Adventist Health’s locations in Lake County. Additional medical offices are located in Clearlake, Hidden Valley Lake, Kelseyville, Lakeport, Lower Lake and Middletown.
“Our commitment to our neighbors in Lake County is to ensure that quality healthcare is available close to home,” says Brent Dupper, executive director of physician and outpatient services for Adventist Health Clear Lake. “We are excited that Dr. Gardner has joined our team and to serve the Lucerne community.”
In addition to Dr. Gardner, two advanced practice providers will see patients in Lucerne.
Joe Geare, PA, and Deborah Johnson, LCSW, are familiar faces to patients in the community and are known for their compassion and dedication.
These three clinicians will be part of a network of more than 90 Adventist Health providers in Lake County providing services ranging from primary care to eye care, cardiology, surgery, pain management and more.
“I am excited to become a part of the team at Adventist Health Clear Lake and look forward to continuing to provide quality care to all of my current and future patients,” says Dr. Gardner. “Our patients and staff will now have more seamless access to diagnostic services, test results and referrals to Adventist Health Clear Lake’s network of specialty physicians.”
Appointments may be scheduled by calling 707-274-9299.
The Adventist Health Clear Lake Medical Office – Lucerne will be located in the former Lucerne Community Clinic at 6300 East Highway 20 in Lucerne.
It is the latest addition to Adventist Health’s locations in Lake County. Additional medical offices are located in Clearlake, Hidden Valley Lake, Kelseyville, Lakeport, Lower Lake and Middletown.
“Our commitment to our neighbors in Lake County is to ensure that quality healthcare is available close to home,” says Brent Dupper, executive director of physician and outpatient services for Adventist Health Clear Lake. “We are excited that Dr. Gardner has joined our team and to serve the Lucerne community.”
In addition to Dr. Gardner, two advanced practice providers will see patients in Lucerne.
Joe Geare, PA, and Deborah Johnson, LCSW, are familiar faces to patients in the community and are known for their compassion and dedication.
These three clinicians will be part of a network of more than 90 Adventist Health providers in Lake County providing services ranging from primary care to eye care, cardiology, surgery, pain management and more.
“I am excited to become a part of the team at Adventist Health Clear Lake and look forward to continuing to provide quality care to all of my current and future patients,” says Dr. Gardner. “Our patients and staff will now have more seamless access to diagnostic services, test results and referrals to Adventist Health Clear Lake’s network of specialty physicians.”
Appointments may be scheduled by calling 707-274-9299.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors will hold budget hearings for the county’s 2019-20 recommended budget this week.
The board is scheduled to meet beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx .
Documents for the meeting can be found here. ‘
The hearings will begin with the supervisors sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors and considering the district’s fiscal year 2019-20 recommended budget for budget units No. 8799 and No. 8798.
The board will then move into its hearing of the county’s fiscal year 2019-2020 recommended budget.
During the hearing, the board will consider the proposed resolution establishing new classifications and amending the position allocation table for fiscal year 2019-2020 to conform to the recommended budget and authorization for affected department heads to proceed with purchasing selected capital assets prior to the adoption of the fiscal year 2019-2020 final recommended budget .
County staff is taking to the board a proposed budget totaling $254,219,841; that’s nearly $12 million more than the final budget the supervisors approved in September.
County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson said in her report to the board that recommended general fund appropriations total $60,512,686, which represents a decrease of $424,394 – or -0.7 percent – compared to the prior year’s adopted budget, plus mid-year adjustments equaling $60,937,080.
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The board is scheduled to meet beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx .
Documents for the meeting can be found here. ‘
The hearings will begin with the supervisors sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors and considering the district’s fiscal year 2019-20 recommended budget for budget units No. 8799 and No. 8798.
The board will then move into its hearing of the county’s fiscal year 2019-2020 recommended budget.
During the hearing, the board will consider the proposed resolution establishing new classifications and amending the position allocation table for fiscal year 2019-2020 to conform to the recommended budget and authorization for affected department heads to proceed with purchasing selected capital assets prior to the adoption of the fiscal year 2019-2020 final recommended budget .
County staff is taking to the board a proposed budget totaling $254,219,841; that’s nearly $12 million more than the final budget the supervisors approved in September.
County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson said in her report to the board that recommended general fund appropriations total $60,512,686, which represents a decrease of $424,394 – or -0.7 percent – compared to the prior year’s adopted budget, plus mid-year adjustments equaling $60,937,080.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Superior Court is seeking at least 30 applicants willing to serve as jurors and alternates on the 2019-2020 Lake County Grand Jury panel.
The 19-person grand jury is selected from the different supervisorial districts in proportion to the population of each district.
The grand jury serves as the public’s “watchdog” by investigating and reporting upon the affairs of local government.
The term of service runs from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, and may entail from 10 to 20 hours of work per week attending committee and general meetings, responding to citizens’ complaints, performing research, and investigating the operations of governmental agencies and allegations of wrongdoing by public officials or employees.
The court is looking for applicants in good health who are interested in community affairs, are objective and are able to work cooperatively with others.
Experience in researching, interviewing, writing and editing, and/or auditing is desirable and having a general knowledge of the responsibilities and functions of governmental and other public entities is helpful.
A grand juror must be a U.S. citizen, age 18 or older, speak English, be a resident of California and Lake County for at least one year prior to selection, and not hold an elected office or have any felony convictions.
Applications may be obtained at www.lake.courts.ca.gov or by mailing a letter with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Grand Jury Coordinator, 255 N. Forbes St., Fourth Floor, Lakeport, CA 95453.
Applications also are available at each Superior Court Clerk’s Office, located at 255 N. Forbes, Fourth Floor in Lakeport, or at 7000 A South Center Drive in Clearlake.
Further information may be obtained by calling the grand jury coordinator at 707-263-2374, Extension 2282.
Applications must be received by June 28.
Personal interviews will be scheduled prior to final selection.
The 19-person grand jury is selected from the different supervisorial districts in proportion to the population of each district.
The grand jury serves as the public’s “watchdog” by investigating and reporting upon the affairs of local government.
The term of service runs from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, and may entail from 10 to 20 hours of work per week attending committee and general meetings, responding to citizens’ complaints, performing research, and investigating the operations of governmental agencies and allegations of wrongdoing by public officials or employees.
The court is looking for applicants in good health who are interested in community affairs, are objective and are able to work cooperatively with others.
Experience in researching, interviewing, writing and editing, and/or auditing is desirable and having a general knowledge of the responsibilities and functions of governmental and other public entities is helpful.
A grand juror must be a U.S. citizen, age 18 or older, speak English, be a resident of California and Lake County for at least one year prior to selection, and not hold an elected office or have any felony convictions.
Applications may be obtained at www.lake.courts.ca.gov or by mailing a letter with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Grand Jury Coordinator, 255 N. Forbes St., Fourth Floor, Lakeport, CA 95453.
Applications also are available at each Superior Court Clerk’s Office, located at 255 N. Forbes, Fourth Floor in Lakeport, or at 7000 A South Center Drive in Clearlake.
Further information may be obtained by calling the grand jury coordinator at 707-263-2374, Extension 2282.
Applications must be received by June 28.
Personal interviews will be scheduled prior to final selection.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Two moderately sized earthquakes occurred near Cobb on Monday evening.
A 3.9-magnitude quake occurred at 6:44 p.m. followed by a 3.5-magnitude quake at 6:45 p.m., according to the US Geological Survey.
The first quake was centered 4.1 miles west northwest of Cobb, just inside the Sonoma County line at a depth of six-tenths of a mile, the survey reported.
As of 1 a.m. Tuesday, 77 shake reports from around Lake, Napa and Sonoma counties had been submitted to the US Geological Survey for the 3.7-magnitude earthquake.
It was rated as having “moderate” shaking in Middletown, based on the US Geological Survey scale, with the Santa Rosa area responses rating it as “strong.”
The 3.5-magnitude quake occurred 3.2 miles southwest of Cobb, just under the earth’s surface, the survey said. It also was centered in Sonoma County.
Fifteen shake reports had been submitted to the US Geological Survey by early Tuesday.
Shake reports came from Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma counties and rated the second temblor as being weaker than the first.
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A 3.9-magnitude quake occurred at 6:44 p.m. followed by a 3.5-magnitude quake at 6:45 p.m., according to the US Geological Survey.
The first quake was centered 4.1 miles west northwest of Cobb, just inside the Sonoma County line at a depth of six-tenths of a mile, the survey reported.
As of 1 a.m. Tuesday, 77 shake reports from around Lake, Napa and Sonoma counties had been submitted to the US Geological Survey for the 3.7-magnitude earthquake.
It was rated as having “moderate” shaking in Middletown, based on the US Geological Survey scale, with the Santa Rosa area responses rating it as “strong.”
The 3.5-magnitude quake occurred 3.2 miles southwest of Cobb, just under the earth’s surface, the survey said. It also was centered in Sonoma County.
Fifteen shake reports had been submitted to the US Geological Survey by early Tuesday.
Shake reports came from Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma counties and rated the second temblor as being weaker than the first.
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LUCERNE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested an Upper Lake man for an assault at a Lucerne park on Friday, and it’s asking for additional witnesses who may have seen the incident.
Taylor Roland Fabisch, 26, was arrested on Saturday, according to Lt. Corey Paulich.
At 2:50 p.m. Friday, Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an assault that had occurred at Alpine Park in Lucerne, Paulich said.
When deputies arrived, they found a 54-year-old male victim with a severe head injury, according to Paulich.
Paulich said the victim was treated and later transported by air ambulance to an out-of-county hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Witnesses at Alpine Park told deputies that a male subject in his 20s walked up yelling at the victim about urinating in front of children, Paulich said.
Paulich said the victim had his back to the male subject, who then punched the victim in the head, causing the victim to fall to the ground. The subject who committed the assault then ran away from the park.
Witnesses were able to identify the man who committed the assault as Fabisch, who Paulich said deputies located in Upper Lake on Saturday.
Fabisch admitted to being at Alpine Park the previous day, but denied assaulting anyone, Paulich said.
Paulich said Fabisch was arrested and transported to the Lake County Jail where he was booked into custody for battery with serious bodily injury.
Fabisch remained in custody on Monday with bail set at $30,000. He is tentatively scheduled to be arraigned in Lake County Superior Court on Tuesday.
Anyone who may have witnessed the assault or has additional information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-262-4236.
