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. 

COBB, Calif. — Roadwork is continuing in Cobb, with some closures in the work area planned over the coming weeks.

Contractors have provided county staff with a paving schedule for the Cobb Area Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

Roadways will be subject to single lane traffic control with minimal delays expected. 

Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays.

• June 26: Snead Drive.
• June 27: Nelson Court.
• June 30: Lema Court and Nelson Lane.
• July 1 and 2: Fox Drive.
• July 3: Venturi Drive, Bleuss Court, Bleuss Way, Karen Way and Angelly Way.

The Department of Public Works thanks the public for their patience and understanding.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Genealogical Society will present a tour of the Hartley Cemetery on Saturday, June 28.

The tour begins at 11 a.m. at the cemetery located at 2552 Hill Road East, Lakeport

Turn right on Shady Lane and follow to cemetery gates, drive through, towards the lake, to the shady section in the back near the office (not the chapel at the entry)

Starting off the tour will be a grave dowsing demonstration and instruction. This activity is used to locate bodies in unmarked graves. 

Whether there was never a grave marker placed, or it disappeared due to fire or the elements, dowsing helps to determine if the plot is occupied. While not as accurate as ground penetrating radar, grave dowsing is a less expensive alternative.   

Older cemeteries often contain headstones which identify parent's names, but not their children. Identifying the number of children buried in a grave site helps a genealogist determine the number of family members to research.

Local genealogist Rose Davidson and others will conduct the tour with life histories of some buried therein, including Pioneers and others as the tour progresses. Suggested wear: comfortable walking shoes and a hat.

The 48-year-old nonprofit Lake County Genealogical Society maintains a Research Library of local families, along with other historic documents. Keep an eye out here at www.lakeconews.com and the Society's website lcgs-ca.org for the announcement of the new location and hours. Research inquiries can be made to via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..