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Clearlake Planning Commission to consider gas station project

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Planning Commission this week will look at a proposal to reopen a long-closed gas station.

The council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.

On the agenda is the proposal to remodel and reopen the gas station at 15105 Lakeshore Drive, across from Flyers.

Applicant Jeff Orwig of San Luis LLC is seeking to open a gas station and convenience store at the site.

City documents show that the project will require the installation of two new underground fuel tanks, a new canopy, trash and recycling enclosure, and four pump stations, as well as the relocation of the existing traffic signal, curb, gutter and sidewalk along Lakeshore Drive and Old Highway 53, realigning of the sidewalk and extensive landscaping.

The commission will consider approving a use permit to allow for the reestablishment of the station, which would require a finding that the project conforms with the general plan and other city rules.

On Tuesday the commission also will hold a workshop on topics including the nuts and bolts of planning and environmental review, with future workshops to discuss the Subdivision Map Act, use permits and variances.

Email Elizabeth Larson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.

CHP to host ‘Age Well, Drive Smart’ class for seniors offered Aug. 18

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office will hold the latest in its series of classes for senior drivers next week.

Seniors are invited to attend the free, two-hour “Age Well, Drive Smart” class, which will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at the CHP’s Kelseyville office, 5700 Live Oak Drive.

This class is an excellent opportunity for senior drivers to refresh their knowledge of California driving laws, evaluate their driving abilities, and improve their driving skills.

Every year, drivers 65 years of age and older look to the California Highway Patrol for assistance in maintaining or improving their ability to drive safely.

In response, the CHP provides the “Age Well, Drive Smart” program to equip senior drivers with the necessary tools to remain safe and confident on the road.

The program covers various topics ranging from California driving laws, safe driving practices, and the effects of aging on a person’s ability to drive safely.

It is not uncommon for senior drivers to be unaware or deny changes in their physical or mental conditions which negatively affect their ability to drive safely.

Therefore the Age Well, Drive Smart program was designed with a self-assessment component to assist senior drivers with identifying these changes and providing possible corrective options.

“Giving senior drivers the tools they need to continue to be safe drivers is not only important to the safety of the motoring public, but also for seniors to maintain their independence,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Our senior driving course affords the continued education that can benefit seniors, helping to ensure they enjoy safe driving well into their golden years.”

If you or a family member would like to attend the Age Well, Drive Safe class, please contact Officer Kory Reynolds at 707-279-0103 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Space is limited.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Nomination period extended for certain special district offices

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The nomination period to file for candidacy for the upcoming Nov. 7 General District Election has been extended until midweek for certain special district seats.

The Lake County Registrar of Voters Office said the nomination period was extended to all qualified persons – other than the incumbent officeholders – until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16.

The nomination period has been extended due to the nonfiling of incumbent directors of the following special districts:

– South Lake County Fire Protection District;
– Anderson Springs Community Services District;
– Clearlake Oaks County Water District;
– Konocti County Water District;
– Adams Springs Water District;
– Villa Blue Estates Water District.

Voters desiring information regarding filing for elective office of any of the districts enumerated above may contact the Lake County Registrar of Voters office at telephone 707-263-2372, or stop by the office in Room 209 at the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.

The registrar’s office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Xian Yeagan

Portrait of Xian Yeagan by Catharine Foster.

Xian Yeagan

May 26, 1944 ~ Aug. 1, 2017

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Xian passed away, in San Francisco, after a brief battle with brain cancer.

He spent his life making beautiful, unique and enigmatic art in all mediums. He supported the arts wherever he lived.

He was a loving son, husband, father and friend.

He was a gentleman, kind and generous; an intelligent man, thoughtful and witty; and a discerning political commentator.

We send you ten thousand blessings, Xian, for your next journey.

The Lake County Arts Council will host a celebration of the artist’s life at Main Street Gallery on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 5 p.m.

Please join us for food, wine, music and remembrances of Xian in a great huzzah!

Lakeport Christian Center hosts Wednesday Bible study

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Christian Center is holding a new Bible study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

The Bible study, facilitated by Pastor Mike Suski, is entitled, “Galatians for you – Equipping you to teach the Bible to others.”

The public is welcome to attend and there is no charge.

Lakeport Christian Center is located at 455 S. Forbes St.

For more information call 707-263-4514 or visit www.lcchub.com.

Kelseyville shooting suspect taken into custody

Joshua Caleb “Buck” Brown, 43, of Kelseyville, Calif., has been arrested for shooting at a group of law enforcement officers, Caltrans workers and a county supervisor on Monday, August 14, 2017. Photo courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Authorities have arrested a Kelseyville man wanted for shooting at law enforcement officers, Caltrans workers and a county supervisor on Monday morning.

Joshua Caleb “Buck” Brown, 43, was located and taken into custody at 5 p.m. Monday without incident, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials said SWAT teams that were searching Brown’s property – not far from the area of the shooting near Highway 29 and Cole Creek Road – found him.

Brown’s arrest brought to an end a manhunt that had continued for more than six hours and involved closures on Highway 29.

At 10:30 a.m. Monday Buck Brown confronted a group of California Highway Patrol officers, Caltrans workers and Supervisor Rob Brown in the area between Cruickshank Road and Cole Creek Road on Highway 29 in Kelseyville, as Lake County News has reported.

Buck Brown had cut an illegal road access in the area, and Caltrans workers were putting up k-rail at the site, Rob Brown told Lake County News.

While the group was at the site, Buck Brown appeared with a gun, then went back to his pickup and retrieved a rifle and began shooting at them, Rob Brown said.

The sheriff’s office said Buck Brown also shot at responding Lake County Sheriff’s units and a State Parks officer who were at the scene before he fled the area on foot.

Rob Brown said early Monday evening that he was glad the incident had been brought to a conclusion without anyone being hurt.

The sheriff’s office said all road closures should be lifted within the hour.

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Community

  • Lake County Wine Alliance offers sponsor update; beneficiary applications open 

  • Mendocino National Forest announces seasonal hiring for upcoming field season

Public Safety

  • Lakeport Police logs: Thursday, Jan. 15

  • Lakeport Police logs: Wednesday, Jan. 14

Education

  • Woodland Community College receives maximum eight-year reaffirmation of accreditation from ACCJC

  • SNHU announces Fall 2025 President's List

Health

  • California ranks 24th in America’s Health Rankings Annual Report from United Health Foundation

  • Healthy blood donors especially vital during active flu season

Business

  • Two Lake County Mediacom employees earn company’s top service awards

  • Redwood Credit Union launches holiday gift and porch-to-pantry food drives

Obituaries

  • Rufino ‘Ray’ Pato

  • Patty Lee Smith

Opinion & Letters

  • The benefits of music for students

  • How to ease the burden of high electric bills

Veterans

  • CalVet and CSU Long Beach team up to improve data collection related to veteran suicides

  • A ‘Big Step Forward’ for Gulf War Veterans

Recreation

  • Wet weather trail closure in effect on Upper Lake Ranger District

  • Mendocino National Forest seeking public input on OHV grant applications

  • State Parks announces 2026 Anderson Marsh nature walk schedule 

  • BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in central California

Religion

  • Kelseyville Presbyterian to host Ash Wednesday service and Lenten dinner Feb. 18

  • Kelseyville Presbyterian Church to hold ‘Longest Night’ service Dec. 21

Arts & Life

  • Auditions announced for original musical ‘Even In Shadow’ set for March 21 and 28

  • ‘The Rip’ action heist; ‘Steal’ grounded in a crime thriller

Government & Politics

  • Lake County Democrats issue endorsements in local races for the June California Primary

  • County negotiates money-saving power purchase agreement

Legals

  • March 3 hearing on ordinance amending code for commercial cannabis uses

  • Feb. 12 public hearing on resolution to establish standards for agricultural roads

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