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Lakeport Police logs: Saturday, Jan. 10
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
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Northern Inner Coast Range state conservancy bill introduced
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – State Sen. Lois Wolk (D-Davis) and Assemblymember Bill Dodd (D-Napa) have introduced Senate Bill 1396 to establish the Northern Inner Coast Range State Conservancy.
The bill is also being coauthored by state Sen. Mike McGuire and Assemblyman Marc Levine.
Participation in the conservancy would be optional, and decided at the county level.
Counties eligible for inclusion are all or part of Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Shasta, Siskiyou, Solano, Trinity, Tehama and Yolo counties.
Tuleyome, a regional conservation organization based in Woodland, is a strong supporter of a state conservancy for our region.
The group is making a presentation on the Northern Inner Coast Range proposal to the Lake County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, as Lake County News has reported.
“A Northern Inner Coast Range Conservancy can bring additional funding and local collaboration in the region for conservation protection and economic development,” said Bob Schneider, senior policy director for Tuleyome.
“Our model is the Sierra Nevada Conservancy that plays an important collaborative role working with local governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations and others and offers additional opportunities for additional state funds, proposition bond funds and other grant opportunities,” Schneider said. “It is time that the region receives its fair share of funding for conservation and remediation projects, and economic development.”
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, mayor of the city of Winters, added, “Our region needs to be at the table to help plan and develop the Inner Coast Range Conservancy. The funding for projects like this is given only to those that are part of a conservancy. Currently Yolo, Lake, Colusa and others are not included in one, thus we are unable to apply for those funds to meet our local needs. We need a conservancy in order to compete for local funding and give us a strong local voice.”
“A state conservancy for our region can provide fairness and equity in providing critical and necessary outside funding for important projects such as for Clear Lake's water quality and ecosystem,” said Lake County Supervisor Jim Steele.
“The Northern Inner Coast Range is an important part of the state’s economy, and is world-renowned for its numerous and varied resources. The region hosts unique natural and cultural assets, a rich agricultural community, and amazing recreational opportunities,” said Sen. Wolk. “Establishing a state conservancy gives us a strong voice, and will help the region compete for funding to protect and enhance these resources for future generations, and promote regional economic development.”
“It’s critical that we leave California a better place for future generations, and establishing this conservancy will allow our region to better compete for needed restoration and conservation projects,” said Assemblyman Dodd. “Sen. Wolk is a tremendous partner in this effort, and I look forward to working with her to ensure we advance the economic, recreational, and environmental benefits of the Northern Inner Coast Range.”
Supervisors to hear Tuleyome conservation proposals
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors will hear this week proposals on North Coast projects proposed by the conservation organization Tuleyome.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 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 http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Boards/Board_of_Supervisors/calendar.htm . Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
At 10 a.m., Tuleyome, based in Woodland, will make a presentation regarding the support for purchase of the Silver Spur Ranch, a 1,200-acre property owned by the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas and located within the Snow Mountain Berryessa National Monument.
At 10:05 a.m., Tuleyome will discuss with the board a proposal to establish a Northern Coast Range Inner Coastal Conservancy. The area, as proposed, appears to cover all of Lake County, according to a map provided by Tuleyome.
In an untimed item, the board will consider rescinding approval of the memorandum of understanding with California Department of Resources and Recycling concerning debris removal for the Rocky and Jerusalem fires.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting held Feb. 2, 2016.
7.2 Approve agreement between the county of Lake and Merritt D. Schreiber, PhD for implementation of the PsySTART Rapid Triage Incident Management System and for consultation services on disaster mental health response and recovery for Lake County for fiscal year 2015-16 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
7.3: Adopt resolution authorizing the grant project - Lake County project to improve criminal justice response, which authorizes the county administrative officer to sign the certification of eligibility, letter of nonsupplanting, and confidentiality notice form and the district attorney to apply for and accept the grant, if awarded, on behalf of the county of Lake.
7.4: Adopt resolution delegating the county Public Works director authority to negotiate for the purchase of APN 050-471-080 as part of the bridge replacement on Foard Road.
7.5: Approve memorandum of understanding for program enhancement fee for the care of Adult Protective Services (APS) client/probate conservatee, “CF,” at Ward Residential Care Home, in the amount of $2,346, and authorize the Social Services director to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
8.2, 9:30 a.m.: Carried over from Feb. 16 presentation by Sonoma Media Investment; and consideration of contract between the county of Lake and Sonoma Media Investment Inc. for print and online publications for Lake County destination marketing, a contract maximum of $60,775, and authorization for the county administrative officer to sign.
8.3, 10 a.m.: Consideration of and presentation by Tuleyome regarding the support for purchase of the Silver Spur Ranch.
8.4, 10:05 a.m.: Consideration of and presentation by Tuleyome regarding the establishment of a Northern Coast Range Inner Coastal Conservancy.
UNTIMED ITEMS
9.2: Consideration of first amendment to the agreement between the county of Lake and Crowd USA, for display online advertising campaign creation, monthly management, optimization and reporting for Lake County destination marketing, amount not to exceed $15,300 and authorize the chair to sign.
9.3: Consideration to rescind approval of memorandum of understanding with California Department of Resources and Recycling concerning debris removal for the Rocky and Jerusalem fires.
9.4: Consideration to amend or rescind “Applicant Interview Travel Reimbursement Policy.”
9.5: Consideration of Group Insurance Committee recommendation for modifying the county's Section 125 Plan.
9.6: Consideration of request to waive the normal sealed bid process as allowed under Ordinance No. 2406, Section 38.2, for the purchase of three Chevrolet Impalas for the District Attorney’s Office at a cost exceeding $25,000 and authorize the district attorney to issue a purchase order to the state contractor, Elk Grove Auto Group, for these vehicles.
9.7: Consideration of request to purchase six Ford Fusion sedans from Elk Grove Ford, in the amount of $117,603.78 and authorize the Social Services director to sign the purchase order, and all related documents, for said purchase.
9.8: Continued from Feb. 16, Feb. 2, Jan. 19 and Dec. 1. Consideration of (a) pole attachment agreement between the county of Lake and Pacific Bell Telephone Co.; (b) amendment to tower and ground space license agreement between U.S. Cellular Corp., New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC, and the county of Lake; and (c) agreement with streamline engineering for project testing and inspection services in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
CLOSED SESSION
10.2: Conference with legal counsel: Decision whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case.
10.3: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Lakeside Heights HOA, et al. v. County of Lake, et al.
10.4: Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Appointment of interim Social Services director.
10.5: Public employee evaluations title: Registrar of Voters.
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Mandrones announces candidacy for District 4 supervisor seat
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Ted Mandrones, former mayor of Lakeport and current president of Lake County Chamber of Commerce, announced he is running for District 4 supervisor.
Mandrones joins a field that so far includes Lakeport City Councilman Martin Scheel and Lakeport Unified School District Board member Tina Scott, both of whom have formally announced their campaigns.
The District 4 seat currently is held but Anthony Farrington, who said he will not seek reelection.
Mandrones has many years of public service within Lake County and said he is deeply concerned about the issues affecting the community, residents and environment.
He has a long history of community involvement and has volunteered on a multitude of projects, participated in fundraisers for various local organizations and has been a staunch supporter of local business.
“Because of my many years of service to the city of Lakeport as mayor, city council member and planning commissioner, I am frequently approached by county residents requesting my input for solutions for issues concerning lake health, public safety, infrastructure, senior citizen services, agricultural concerns and the health of our local economy,” Mandrones said. “I have a wealth of knowledge and experience from managing multi-million dollar budgets, actively participating in local government, and promoting local business.”
Mandrones said he is passionate about community service in Lake County and has a vested interest in maintaining the quality of life here.
He said he genuinely cares about the seniors, the environment and local businesses, and wants to save the lake and bring Lake County much-needed jobs through tourism and rebuilding infrastructure.
During his term on the Lakeport City Council, Mandrones was instrumental in voting to change the water rates for low-income senior citizens living in subsidized housing.
After speaking to many residents by going door to door, holding public forums and researching the rate structure he found that the water rates were not equitable for all users. It took a year of his diligence to keep it on the agenda until a new rate structure was formulated by a consulting firm that made the rates more equitable based on usage and not simply on residency.
“Currently, as president of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, I work very closely with the business community,” Mandrones said. “Businesses were especially hard hit by the recent recession and many struggle with the state rules and regulations that make doing business difficult at best.”
Mandrones has been in the chamber for many years as a member, board member and now president. He has actively talked to local business owners to help understand their needs and concerns to survive in a difficult economy thereby making him a more effective leader for the Chamber of Commerce.
A resident of Lake County since 1983, Mandrones worked as a merchandising manager for Piedmont Lumber from 1983 to 2010, managing millions of dollars’ worth of inventory, working with vendors, managing employees, setting up budgets and negotiating prices. He was hired as co-manager at Mendo Mill and Lumber until his retirement.
During his employment with these local companies he networked with government officials, the media, state agencies and nonprofits. Mandrones was instrumental in donating hundreds of thousands of dollar in merchandise, money and services to local nonprofits, schools, civic organizations and individuals through these companies.
He has volunteered with the chamber, United Way, Relay for Life, the Miss Lake County Pageant, the Lake County Fair, the Save the Lake Committee and, mostly recently, has been the donation management coordinator for Lake County fire relief efforts.
In addition to his time terms on the Lakeport City Council and Lakeport Planning Commission, Mandrones has served on the city's Traffic Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. He also served as a board member of the Red Cross for two years.
He was a business owner in the 1980s, as well as a public safety officer and an inventory production manager for Skookum manufacturing for 12 years prior to moving to Lake County in 1983.
In his early adult years Mandrones served with the U.S. Marine Corps Active Reserves and left the corps after nine years as a sergeant.
Mandrones is the father of two adult children and has three grandchildren.
He's received endorsements from community members John Tanti, Debbie White, Gail Strong and Arlene Hanlon.
Lakeport City Council approves walking path plan
LAKEPORT, Calif. – A proposal for a walking path in downtown Lakeport has received unanimous support from the Lakeport City Council.
Public Works Director Mark Brannigan presented the Parks and Recreation Commission's plan at the council's Tuesday night meeting.
Brannigan said the plan's development began after the city received a $5,000 grant from the Sutter Lakeside Active Living Grant Program.
He said the Parks and Recreation Commission began looking at trail projects in and around Library Park or Westside Park, ultimately deciding on the former.
“The commission really felt strongly that it was something they wanted to see happen in the downtown area,” Brannigan said.
The first concept the commission came up with was a phased project beginning with a loop around Library Park and eventually stretching down Main Street in both directions, to the Soper Reese Theatre in the south and to 16th and High streets to the north, according to Brannigan's report.
A map of the proposed path is on page 21 of the staff report below.
Brannigan said all of the sidewalks will have to have curb cuts to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
He said there is a loop that follows North High Street and Clearlake Avenue that is the only area within the proposed plan that is not ADA-compliant, however, the city has funds to make the upgrades.
The commission proposed a priority list for the funding, which included four items, Brannigan said: medallion stamps – will will be set in concrete and possibly made of a material such as brass – to be placed on the sidewalk at quarter-mile intervals along the path; a downtown path informational sign to be placed near the northeast corner of Park and First streets; two park benches, one near the Lakeport Yacht Club at Fifth Street and one by Dutch Harbor, near the intersection of North Main and Ninth streets; and a stretch station near the yacht club.
Brannigan said they did not yet have all the costs but were seeking council authorization to move forward with the plan.
He credited commissioners Ann Blue and Suzanne Lyons for the time they've invested in walking the area and working on the plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Stacey Mattina asked about the benches. Blue said they didn't want concrete ones like those in Library Park, and Community Development Director Kevin Ingram said the goal is to match those benches with the new street furniture planned for the Downtown Improvement Plan.
Lyons told the council that the commission was trying to be as economical as possible and make everything work.
Blue said she has been working on the plan since July and feels really good about it. She added that the commissioners are calling it a path rather than a trail.
“We're hoping that you'll be happy with our plan,” Blue said.
Lyons added that she's spoken with businesses in the downtown area and they're excited about the path.
Councilman Martin Scheel moved to approve the walking path conceptual plan with Councilman Kenny Parlet seconding, and the council voting 5-0.
In other business, the council unanimously approved a $37,839.84 purchase order for a new patch truck to replace the 1975 Ford truck that the city currently uses.
“We use this truck a lot. It's well past its prime,” said Public Works Superintendent Doug Grider.
Also getting a unanimous vote of approval from the council was a request by the Parks and Recreation Commission to make the new Fifth Street bathroom at Library Park that is currently under construction a unisex facility, with signage denoting it as such.
Also on Tuesday, the council approved the appointment of George Spurr to the Lakeport Planning Commission to succeed Ross Kauper. Kauper was to have been honored at the meeting but could not attend, so those plans will be held over to the next meeting.
The council also appointed Spurr and Frank Dollosso to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.
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