RCS Operating 24/7 Shelter

RCS Now Operating 24/7 Emergency Shelter at 1111 Whalen Way, Lakeport

Many Thanks to Lake County Behavioral Health Services, Blue Horizons Staff and Local Lodging Operators for Assisting During November’s Time of Transition

Lake County, CA (December 1, 2023...

One Pill Can End a Life

One Pill Can End a Life: Talk to Your Children Today

An Urgent Community Message Regarding Youth Overdose

Many thanks to contributing partners: Big Valley Rancheria, the City of Clearlake, the City of Lakeport, Clearlake Police Department, the County of Lak...

Bookmobile Arrives in Lakeport!

Lake County Library Bookmobile Arrives in Lakeport

Regular Countywide Mobile Services to Begin in Early 2024

Printable PDF Copy of Press Release

Photo Caption: The Bookmobile arrives on Flatbed Truck from Ohio (November 21, 2023). 

Photo cre...

Burn Ban Lifted 10/23

Annual Lake County Burn Ban Lifted on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 9am

An important message from Lake County’s Air Pollution Control Officer, Douglas Gearhart.October 17, 2023 (Lake County, CA) -- The annual Lake County Burn Ban for 2023...

Community-Focused Public Defense

Community-Focused Public Defense Matters: I Want to Work with You

A Letter to the Editor from Ray Buenaventura, Chief Public Defender

My name is Ray Buenaventura.  I am your newly appointed Chief Public Defender.  I was appointed by the La...

Important Info on Property Tax Bills

Property Tax Bills with Whittier Return Address (P.O. Box 6011) Are Legitimate

Notes on the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s New Check Processing Systems; Residents Can Still Make Property Tax Payments In-Person at 255 N. Forbes St, Lakeport, 95453

Lake ...

Soda Bay Evacuation Survey

Many thanks to all who attended the Monday, September 25, California Fire Safe Council Grant-Funded Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Planning Meeting!  We received high quality input, and are grateful for those who provided comment in person and/or c...

Health Services Leadership Changes

Health Services Department Leadership Changes

A Statement from Jessica Pyska, Chair of the Lake County Board of Supervisors

Lake County, CA (September 13, 2023) – Yesterday at 5:01pm, the Lake County Board of Supervisors emerged from Closed Sessio...

CalFresh Replacement Info

Automatic CalFresh Replacement for Cobb Residents due to August Power Outages

[Nota: En español abajo]

LOWER LAKE, CA. (September 12, 2023) – CalFresh recipients living in Cobb zip code 95426 who have not yet ...

Doohan Appointed PHO

Doohan Appointed Public Health Officer

Ceremonial Oath of Office to be Administered Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 1:30pm

Lake County, CA (September 11, 2023) – On Tuesday, August 15, the Lake County Board of Supervisors appointed Noemi C. Doohan, M...

Starting or Expanding a Business?

“Business Start-Up and Expansion in 2023” Event to be Held Tuesday, 9/19, 11am-1pm, at Kelseyville Event/Senior Center – Register Today 

Registration and Additional Inquiries - 707-279-1540 or Andy@CDS.consul...

Evacuation Planning Meeting 9/25

Soda Bay Corridor Evacuation Planning Meeting September 25

California Fire Safe Council Grant-Funded Effort to Increase Riviera Communities’ Preparedness

Lake County, CA (August 28, 2023) – Recent years have taught Lake County residents ...

2023 Emergency Solutions Grants

Lake County Continuum of Care Announces Competition for 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant for Rapid Rehousing and Emergency Shelter Programs

Lake County, CA (September 1, 2023) – Lake County Continuum of Care (LCCoC) is pleased to announce ...

$113,627 Competitive Funding

Continuum of Care Announces $113,627 Combined Funding Availability

More information available at https://www.lakecoc.org/

Lake County, California (August 16, 2023) – The Lake County Continuum of Care (LCCoC) is pleased to announce the ava...

West Nile Virus

LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND LAKE COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT JOINT STATEMENT ON WEST NILE VIRUS ACTIVITY 

A joint statement from Lake County Health Services' Public Health Division and Lake County Vector Control District.

Lake County ...

Beating the Heat (8/10)

Beating the Heat: Options for Lake County Residents

Lake County Behavioral Health Services-Operated Peer Support Centers, Library Branches Offer Great Cooling Options

Lake County, CA (August 10, 2023) – The National Weather Service&rs...

Overdose Awareness Day 8/31

August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day

Please Join Lake County Behavioral Health Services in Raising Awareness this August

Lake County, CA (August 10, 2023) – August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day and Lake County Behavioral Health Service...

Beat the Heat

Beating the Heat: Options for Lake County Residents

Lake County Behavioral Health Services-Operated Peer Support Centers, Library Branches Offer Great Cooling Options

Lake County, CA (July 13, 2023) – The National Weather Service’s (NWS&...

Be Safe and Firewise this 4th of July

Be Safe and Firewise this 4^th of July

Reminder: Possession and use of fireworks, including those labeled “Safe and Sane,” is illegal in all areas of Lake County outside of the City Limits of Lakeport

Lake County, CA (June 30, 20...

Zonehaven is now Genasys Protect

Zonehaven AWARE is now Genasys Protect

An urgent and important announcement from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services.

Lake County, CA (June 28, 2023) -- Effective Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Zonehaven AWARE has changed its name to G...

Cyanobacteria Guidance

As many will be aware, Cyanobacteria blooms have recently worsened, and are visible in many portions of Clear Lake.  These Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) frequently appear similar to blue green paint streaks.

Below, please also find a 2023 Cyanobacte...

Congratulations Program Graduates!

Seven Probation Students Awarded Certificates of Completion

An Urgent and Important Message from the Lake County Probation Department

Lake County, CA (June 23, 2023) – The Lake County Probation Department is excited to announce the graduation of s...

$649,350 Adaptation Planning Grant!

County Office of Climate Resiliency Secures $649,350 Adaptation Planning Grant

Will Enhance Community Collaboration and Long-Term Planning Countywide

LAKE COUNTY, CA (June 14, 2023) — For Lake County’s residents and communities to thrive ...

Business Start Up, Expansion Event

“Business Start Up and Expansion in 2023” Event to be Held Thursday, 6/29, 6-7:30pm, at Middletown Art Center (21456 Hwy 175) – Register Today

Registration and Additional Inquiries - 707-279-1540 or Andy@CDS....

Honoring All Voices

3^rd Honoring All Voices Community Visioning Forum Monday, June 26, 6pm

All Are Invited to Explore Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion in Lake County

Printable Event Flyers: English Español

[Nota: En español abajo]

Lake Cou...

Honrando a Todas las Voces

2^nd Honoring All Voices Community Visioning Forum Monday, May 15, 6pm

All Are Invited to Explore Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion in Lake County

An urgent and important message from the Lake Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee.  ...

Lucerne Creek Park Update!

Outdoor Trail and Fitness Stations Now Available at Lucerne Creek Park

Visit 6238 9^th Avenue, Lucerne, to Enjoy These New Public Amenities 

LAKE COUNTY, CA (April 26, 2023) — Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of a healthy, well-balanced lif...

Probation Awarded AB 178 Grant

Lake County Probation Awarded $220,638 Grant to Establish Mobile Service Center

Mobile Service Vehicle Will Provide Unhoused Probation Clients Greater Access to Supports

An important message from the Lake County Probation Department.

LAKE COUNTY, CA (April 26...

Invasive Weeds Tours May 11&12

2023 Lake County Invasive Weeds Tours to be Held May 11, 12

No Reservations Required – Questions? Contact the Agriculture Department at (707) 263-0217

PDF Press Release with Images

Printable Event Flyer

LAKE COUNTY, CA (April 21, 2023) — Ma...

Highland Springs Cleanup 4/15

Highland Springs Vegetation Cleanup Day This Saturday, April 15

9am-2pm, Volunteers Will Meet at Highland Springs Disc Golf Course

An urgent and important message from the Lake County Water Resources Department.

Printable Event Flyer

Lake County, CA (April 10...

Honrando todas las voces

Honoring All Voices: A Community Visioning Forum Monday, April 24, 6pm

All Are Invited to Explore Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion in Lake County

An urgent and important message from the Lake Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee.

[Nota: En...

Highland Springs Now Open

HIGHLAND SPRINGS RECREATION AREA NOW OPEN

Users Advised to Continue to Exercise Caution Due to Storm Damage

Lake County, CA (April 7, 2023) – Highland Springs Recreation Area is now open for recreational activities.  Users are recommended to use ca...

Parks, Rec & Trails Events

Parks, Recreation and Trails Visioning Workshop to be Held April 11

Your Attendance and Input Are Also Welcome at Lakeport and Clearlake Pop-Up Events April 11 and 12

 Lake County, CA (April 4, 2023) – What would you like to see in our loc...

Moth and Butterly Display

Lake and Mendocino County Butterflies and Moths on Display

Residents and Visitors Encouraged to Visit the Agricultural Center, at 883 Lakeport Blvd, Lakeport

Lake County, CA (March 31, 2023) – Butterflies and moths, with their seemingly e...

BOS Appointment Announcements

Guintivano Appointed County Counsel, Effective March 25

Carter, Jr., Serving as Interim Behavioral Health Services Director

Lake County, CA (March 21, 2023) – The County of Lake is very pleased to announce the appointment of Lloyd Guintiv...

Public Information Session

Lake County Office of Emergency Services to Host Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Information Session Thursday, March 23

An urgent and important message from the Lake County Office of Emergency Services, distributed Thursday, March 9, 2023.

LAKE C...

Highland Springs Closed

HIGHLAND SPRINGS RECREATION AREA CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The Range and Rod and Gun Club Are Likewise Closed

Lake County, CA (March 2, 2023) – The Lake County Water Resources Department has determined Highland Springs Recreation Area w...

2/28 Winter Storm Update

2/28 Winter Storm Update: Enhanced Services to Be Suspended 3/1 at 7am

Thank You to ALL Who Have Sacrificed to Help Others Endure the Storm

Lake County, CA (February 28, 2023) – Recent days have brought significant snowfall, life-threatening tempe...

Middletown Warming Center

Middletown Warming Center Opening Tonight (2/27) at 7pm

Lower Lake Town Hall Warming Center Likewise Open 7pm-7am

Lake County, CA (February 27, 2023) – Due to significant snowfall, life-threatening temperatures and other challenges presented by re...

Homebound Residents Hotline

Hotline Available for Homebound Lake County Residents

Call 707-262-4431 if you are unable to access critical services

Lake County, CA (February 26, 2023) – County leaders and officials are aware the ongoing severe cold weather event may present ad...

Further Storm Activity Coming

National Weather Service Expecting Further Winter Storm Activity

Residents are encouraged to prepare now for the possibility of further power outages

Lake County, CA (February 26, 2023) – The National Weather Service’s Eureka Of...

Public Defenders' Advisory Board

Board of Supervisors Seeking Applicants for the Lake County Public Defenders’ Advisory Committee

An urgent and important message from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

Contact: Carolyn Purdy, Administrative Analyst II, (707) 263-2368...

USFS: Tree Mortality Worsening

US Forest Service Report Shows Tree Mortality is Worsening in Lake County

Lake County Leaders Engaged in Regional Advocacy Efforts to Fund Response

Lake County, CA (February 17, 2023) – This month, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest...

RCD Board Vacancy

Now Accepting Applications for Seat on Lake County Resource Conservation District (RCD) Board of Directors

An important message from the County of Lake.

Lake County, CA (February 15, 2023) – The Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants ...

Small Business Success 2023

“Small Business Success in 2023” Event to be Held 2/22 (NEXT WEDNESDAY!), 6-7:30pm, at Lake County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Brick Hall, 16374 Main Street, in Lower Lake – REGISTER TODAY!

An important messa...

Seeking Visioning Committee Member!

Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee to Meet Monday, 2/13, 5:30pm

Applications Now Being Accepted for One Committee Vacancy: https://www.lakecountyca.gov/295/Boards-Commissions  

Lake County, CA (February 10, 2023) – The C...

Parks, Rec & Trails Survey

Lake County Parks, Recreation and Trails Community Survey Available Now

Please Complete this Anonymous Survey by March 10, at www.surveymonkey.com/r/LakeCountyPRT

LAKE COUNTY, CA (February 10, 2023) — Our local parks, trails, and recreation program...

Seine Nets on Clear Lake

Boaters Are Advised to Use Caution Today (February 3) Through February 13, Due To Seine Net Fishing for the Clear Lake Common Carp And Goldfish Management Project

An urgent and important message, distributed on behalf of Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians of ...

Debris on Clear Lake

Boaters Urged to Be Cautious Due to Debris on Clear Lake

An Urgent and Important Message from Lake County Water Resources Department

Lake County, CA (January 25, 2023, Updated January 26, 2023) – Boaters are advised to use extra caution due to debris in Cle...

Virtual Mussel Forum 2/2

If an Invasive Mussel Introduction Occurred, How Would the County Respond?

Virtual Forum to be held Thursday February 2, 2023 at 10am via Zoom

Lake County, CA (January 25, 2023) – The commitment of local residents, boat ramp monitors, and...

DEI Visioning

Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee to Meet Monday, 1/23, 5:30pm

Promoting Tolerance, Respect, Equity and Inclusion in Lake County

Lake County, CA (January 19, 2023) – The Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee will next meet via Z...

January Storm Update

Lake County 2023 January Storm Update

LAKE COUNTY, CA (January 10, 2023) – Heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding continue to impact the entire State of California. Locally, periods of light to heavy rainfall are forecast to continue through t...

NWS Forecasting 6-12in Rain

National Weather Service Forecasts 6-12 Additional Inches of Rain Friday-Tuesday, 1/6-1/10

The National Weather Service's Eureka Office is predicting 6-12 inches of additional rain between now and Tuesday for portions of Lake County (please see th...

Atmospheric River System

Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Potential for Flooding from Wednesday, January 4, through Sunday, January 8

Information on real-time and forecasted lake and stream conditions around Lake County  

Lake County, CA (January 4, 20...

Public Hearing 1/24 - Fire Hazard Severity Zones

A General Public Interest Notice of Public Hearing from the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM, CAL FIRE).  For further information and questions, including any specific inquiries regarding re-publication, please utilize the contacts listed w...

Escaping the Elements at County Facilities

Escaping the Weather: Options for Lake County Residents

County Peer Support Centers and Library Branches Open During their Customary Hours

Lake County, CA (January 4, 2023) – With a significant rainstorm ongoing, and further showers and winds expe...

Climate Change and Water Quality

Climate Change, Not Wildfires, Primary Driver of Clear Lake Water Quality

Angela DePalma-Dow, Lake County Water Resources Department Invasive Species Program Coordinator and “Lady of the Lake” Columnist, Served as Lead Author of&nbs...

Thank you, Cathy Saderlund!

Thank you, Cathy Saderlund!

Lake County, CA (December 14, 2022) -- After 41 years of extraordinary service, Lake County’s Auditor-Controller, Cathy Saderlund retired yesterday, December 13.  During Saderlund’s tenure, County of...

Thank you, Sheriff Martin!

Thank you, Sheriff Martin!

Lake County, CA (December 14, 2022) -- On Friday, December 9, Lake County’s Representative, Mike Thompson (California’s 5^th District), shared a Resolution in the United States Congress celebrating Sheriff Bria...

Thank you, Barbara Ringen!

Thank you, Barbara Ringen!

Lake County, CA (December 14, 2022) -- Lake County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector, Barbara Ringen, has served Lake County communities with great dedication for more than three decades.  On Tuesday, the Board of Supe...

Thank you, Micki Dolby!

Thank you, Micki Dolby!

Lake County, CA (December 14, 2022) -- During yesterday’s (12/13) meeting, the Lake County Board of Supervisors celebrated the rich contributions of Michelle “Micki” Dolby, in her more than 16 ...

Burn Ban Lifts 11/30 8am

Annual Lake County Burn Ban Lifted, Effective Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 8am

An Urgent and Important Message from Lake County Air Quality Management District

Lake County, CA (November 29, 2022) -- The annual Lake County Burn Ban for 2022 is l...

Health Advisory - Respiratory Illnesses

An Important Health Advisory from the Lake County Health Services Department and First 5 Lake County

NOTE: This Advisory was first distributed to local healthcare providers Friday, November 18.

Local health officials are concerned about the potential of a s...

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West Nile Virus

LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND LAKE COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT JOINT STATEMENT ON WEST NILE VIRUS ACTIVITY 

A joint statement from Lake County Health Services' Public Health Division and Lake County Vector Control District.

Lake County has recen...

Environmental Health

Health Services’ Environmental Health Division strives to improve the health of our community within their environment.

Veteran's Services

Lake County’s Veterans Service Office (CVSO) serves all veterans and their dependents in presenting and pursuing claims, navigating available benefits, and more.

First 5

First 5 Lake invests early in the services, networks and systems that will benefit children today and have a lasting impact on their futures.

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