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I am endorsing Monica Rosenthal for supervisor of District 1.
I have known Monica for many years and have found her to be an intelligent and thoughtful person.
She is forthright and articulate, meaning she can take a complex issue and explain it in plain terms. I also like that she has bottom lines and stands by them.
Being an effective county supervisor means you are representing every one of your constituents with respect for their opinions.
This does not mean you have to agree but it does mean you have to listen to all sides of an issue before taking a stance, and Monica does that.
She has broad experience and knowledge of our business community, the foundation of South County.
Land use issues affect us emotionally, financially, indirectly or directly. Her understanding of land use and water issues of South County again is grounded in knowledge and experience.
I think she has shown she represents her constituency by her various community involvements over these past 20 years.
She is a knowledgeable and strong advocate for South County, and we need that in Lakeport.
I hope you will vote for her in November.
Helen Whitney is past supervisor of District 1 in Lake County, Calif.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for the Clear Lake High School Homecoming Parade, which takes place Friday afternoon.
Police said the parade will start at approximately 4 p.m. Friday in downtown Lakeport.
The parade starts in the 800 block of N. Main Street (adjacent to the old Natural High School property) and travels south to Martin Street, turns right and then ends behind the Soper Reese Theater.
To allow for parade vehicle staging, the Lakeport Police Department said N. Main Street between Fifth and Ninth streets will be closed starting at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Just prior to the parade starting at approximately 4 p.m., the street closure will expand south to S. Main and C streets and Martin Street between S. Main and S. Forbes Street.
All street closures are expected to be removed at approximately 4:30 p.m., police said.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Library announces that free copies of Jack London’s book “The Call of the Wild” are now available for the public in both English and Spanish.
The free books are funded by a grant from National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) that supports the NEA Big Read in Lake County.
“Come pick up your free copy of The Call of the Wild at any branch of the Lake County Library and participate in all of the various NEA Big Read events that happen in October,” said County Librarian Christopher Veach.
There are library branches located at 1425 N. High St. in Lakeport, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake, 21256 Washington St. and 310 Second St. in Upper Lake.
There are many ways to get involved in the NEA Big Read here in Lake County.
The public is invited to submit photos of their pets, write an original short story about animals or host a pop-up book discussion of “The Call of the Wild.”
Take a photo of your pet doing something wild and share it on Facebook with the hashtag #LakeCountyBigRead or email it to the library at
Do you have a flair for storytelling? Write a short story and they will feature it on www.lakecountybigread.com . If enough people submit stories, the library will publish a special keepsake compilation that will live in the libraries for the community to enjoy for years to come.
Stories should be original creations primarily from the perspective of an animal, less than 1,500 words, and submitted via email as an attachment as either a Microsoft Word document or a rich text file to
You also can sign up to host a pop-up book discussion of “The Call of the Wild” during October. Sign up on to the website www.lakecountybigread.com to receive a free discussion kit. The kits will be available in October.
The library and its partners will be hosting an array of other events related to “The Call of the Wild” around Lake County during October.
For more information about the NEA Big Read events call 707-263-8817 or check www.lakecountybigread.com .
Managed by Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read offers grants to support innovative community reading programs designed around a single book.
The program supports organizations across the country in developing community-wide reading programs which encourage reading and participation by diverse audiences.
Organizations selected to participate in the NEA Big Read receive a grant, access to online training resources and opportunities, and educational and promotional materials designed to support widespread community involvement.
The Lake County Library is on the Internet at http://library.lakecountyca.gov and Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary .
Jan Cook is a technician at the Lake County Library.
LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Lake County's Long-Term Recovery Task Force, with continued focus on the Clayton fire, will meet Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m.
The location of the meeting is Russell Rustici County Park, also known as Lower Lake Park), located at 16375 Second St.
Lake County's Fifth District Supervisor Rob Brown and County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson, co-coordinators for the County's Clayton Fire Recovery effort, encourage fire survivors to attend and hear recovery updates first-hand.
“In order to promote the safety and well-being of our Lower Lake citizens and the citizens located in surrounding fire damaged areas, our top priority continues to be debris cleanup,” Brown said.
The next two task force meetings, on Sept. 21 and Oct. 5, will take place at Russell Rustici County Park. The early outdoor meetings at the park will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. in order to make the most of daylight.
Please make note of this special start time. Seating is limited so attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs.
The task force is a partnership of local, state and community representatives working together to provide comprehensive services to aid in the recovery of Clayton fire survivors and the rebuilding of Lower Lake.
Meetings provide an opportunity for fire survivors to share their concerns and ask questions of members of the task force.
Task force meetings are broadcast live (and available for later viewing) on the Lake County OES Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyOES/ .
State gas prices remain the second highest in the nation, as refinery issues in California continue to push prices upward.
This week's state prices are registering at $2.73 on average for a gallon of unleaded gasoline – that’s $0.07 less than prices since AAA Northern California’s monthly gas survey of Aug. 9, 2016.
Northern California’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.71 – that’s $0.08 more than last month’s AAA reported price.
The highest recorded price ever registered in the state of California was in October 2012, at $4.67 a gallon for unleaded regular.
The least expensive average price in Northern California can be found in Marysville, where regular unleaded gasoline is $2.43 per gallon.
Of all metro areas tracked by AAA in Northern California, South Lake Tahoe, registering at $2.98 per gallon of unleaded regular, is showing the highest gas prices.
“Strong demand in the West Coast region is currently pressing on limited supplies,” said Cynthia Harris, AAA Northern California spokesperson. “The drop in supplies can likely be attributed to issues at two California refineries earlier this month. The region also currently has the highest wholesale price for gasoline, which translates to higher prices for drivers.”
The national average price for unleaded gasoline is expected to keep moving lower as we head into fall, barring any unexpected disruptions in supply or spikes in the price of crude oil.
Pump prices typically decline during this time of year due to lower driving demand after the busy summer driving season has concluded and the changeover from summer-blend to a cheaper-to-produce winter-blend gasoline, which takes place in many parts of the country and begins on Sept. 15.
The difference between summer- and winter-blend gasoline involves the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) of the fuel. RVP is a measure of how easily the fuel evaporates at a given temperature. The more volatile a gasoline (higher RVP), the easier it evaporates.
Oil prices briefly spiked last week due to the release of an Energy Information Agency report that stated U.S. crude inventories fell 14.5 million barrels, but quickly retreated when inventory numbers were attributed to import disruption due to tropical storm Hermine. WTI opened this week trading lower, following news that the U.S. oil rig count increased for the tenth consecutive week and the sustained strength of the U.S. dollar.
Traders will continue to keep an eye on discussions surrounding the upcoming OPEC meetings and the possibility of member and non-member countries agreeing to a production freeze.
At the close of last Sept. 9's formal trading session on the NYMEX, WTI was up $1.74 to settle at $45.88 per barrel.
To get the best mileage possible, AAA recommends keeping tires at the proper pressure suggested by the vehicle manufacturer, performing routine maintenance and making sure fluids are clean and belts and hoses are in good repair. The way you drive can also impact fuel economy. Smooth driving to avoid sudden stops and starts, combining trips and lightening your load also help conserve gasoline.
AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report is the most comprehensive retail gasoline survey available, with over 100,000 self-serve stations surveyed every day, nationwide. Data is provided in cooperation with OPIS Energy Group and Wright Express, LLC.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake County Zoning Administrator will consider approving MINOR USE PERMIT MUP 16-25 of Nathan Guistolise in accordance with Lake County Code to allow a six (6) foot fence in the required front yard setback and to allow a home occupation located at 3510 Bell Hill Road and further described as APN 008-064-02.
The Planner processing this application is Mark Roberts (707) 263-2221 or
The Zoning Administrator will approve this Minor Use Permit if no written request for a public hearing is submitted by 5:00 p.m, on September 28, 2016 to the community Development Department, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, CA.
Should a timely request for a public hearing be filed, one will be held on October 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference room C, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Robert Massarelli, Director
By: ______________________________________
Danae Bowen, Office Assistant III