LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Library Literacy Program is in need of volunteer tutors for its adult and English as a Second Language, or ESL, programs in the Clearlake and Middletown areas. 

The literacy programs offer one-on-one tutoring to learners ages 16 and older to improve their reading, writing, and conversation skills.

Virtual tutoring is also available.

Volunteer tutors bilingual in Spanish are especially needed, along with tutors willing to work with adults with learning or developmental disabilities. 

No experience is necessary to become a literacy tutor as long as one has patience, a desire to help others, and a good command of the English language.

Tutor training, where volunteers learn useful techniques for teaching adults to read, is provided free of cost, along with ongoing support. 

Upon completion of tutor training, tutors will be matched with learners, with tutoring hours being flexible for both the tutor and learner; sessions are typically held once per week for one hour.

Recent Adult Skills Survey data determined that Lake County had a 26% literacy proficiency level of at or below level 1, the lowest level. 

Becoming a tutor can help someone to a better future. Many adults want to improve their reading and writing skills so they can access better jobs, further their own education, advocate for their children, and overall improve their way of life. 

Through hard work and perseverance, adult learners can change their own, and their family’s lives, for the better.

If you are interested in becoming a literacy tutor or know someone who could benefit from our services, please call 707-263-7633 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Visit https://library.lakecountyca.gov/836/Literacy-Program to read more about the literacy programs. 

Your volunteerism could help change a life.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff's Activities League is offering kayaking at Highland Springs Park on July 15 to students ages 9 to 18 and their families.  

All equipment is provided including life vests. Instruction is also provided.

Look on the Lake County Sheriff's Activities League Facebook Page for detailed information or call kayak leader, Mary Borjon at 707-279-1050.  

All Sheriff's Activities League activities are offered at no cost to families.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — Lakeport City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. 

On Friday, July 4, City Hall will host the command center for the July 4 celebration.

Regular operations will resume on Monday, July 7.

City officials wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday as we celebrate our nation’s independence.

The Little Hoover Commission will discuss potential future study topics at a Zoom meeting to be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1.

Members of the public may access the meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/407WRmC. 

They may also watch the meeting on Zoom at 925 L Street, Room 175, although no Commissioners will be present at that location.

The commission — which is charged in statute with recommending state policy changes that will create economy, efficiency or improved service in state government — selects its own study topics. 

Suggested study topics are received from multiple sources, including members of the Legislature, stakeholder groups, members of the public, and others.

Background material for the July 1 meeting is available here.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program has released its July appointment scheduling notice. 

The nationwide, federally sponsored WIC nutrition program provides nutrition education, support and help with breastfeeding, community and healthcare referrals, and supplemental food benefits to eligible pregnant women, new moms, postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of 5. 

WIC encourages enrollment of migrants and eligible women in the early months of pregnancy. Single fathers, foster parents and guardians of children under age five are also eligible to enroll their children. 

The food packages include fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, milk, cereal, juice, whole grains, and beans or peanut butter, infant cereal, infant fruits and vegetables, and formula supplementation is available for infants. 

WIC has generous income guidelines. For example, a family of four can have a yearly gross income of $57,720 or monthly income of up to $4,810 and still be eligible for the health benefits of the WIC program. 

To enroll in the WIC program, schedule appointments, or for more information, call 707-263-5253 or 707-994-1151. WIC’s fax numbers are 707-263-4183 or 707-994-1152. 

WIC families have the option to complete appointments in person or virtually, and can also complete nutrition classes online at www.wichealth.org. Bilingual staff and lunch-hour appointments are also available.

The July 2025 WIC Program clinic schedule: 

Lakeport WIC office, 831 Bevins St.: Monday. July 21; Tuesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Wednesday, July 2, afternoon only, and Friday, July 18. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Clearlake WIC office, 14085 - 4 Lakeshore Drive: Monday, July 14 and 28; Wednesday, July 16; Thursday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; Friday, July 25. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Middletown, at the First Baptist Church, 21244 State Highway 175: Monday, July 7. The schedule is 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Lucerne, at the First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive: Friday, July 11. The schedule is 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m.

For more information, contact Rosa Navarrete, WIC nutrition aide, at 707-263-5253, Extension 105/205.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — After more than two decades, a cherished Lakeport tradition is making its return.

The Lakeport July 4 Boat Parade will set sail along the scenic waterfront on Thursday, July 4, at 6 p.m., and everyone is invited to take part in the celebration.

All types of watercraft — from fishing boats and pontoons to kayaks and jet skis — are welcome to participate. 

Show off your patriotic spirit by decking out your vessel in red, white, and blue and becoming part of this festive floating display.

“This event hasn’t taken place since the late 1990s,” said Steve Short, owner of Lakeport Tire and Auto, “and we’re excited to bring it back to the community as a fun and vibrant way to celebrate Independence Day on Clear Lake.”

Spectators are encouraged to gather at Library Park and along the waterfront for a front-row view of the parade as boats cruise from Xabatin Community Park to Library Park.

The 2025 Lakeport Boat Parade is proudly sponsored by Lakeport Tire and Auto Service.

Register your boat here:  https://forms.gle/AWPEcwJTpmZKiu2t7.