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Work on South Main Street will take place from June 8 to 19, 2025. Courtesy photo.
LAKEPORT, Calif. — Big improvements are coming to one of Lakeport’s busiest corridors.
After last year’s weather delays, the long-awaited South Main Street paving project is officially scheduled to begin on the night of Sunday, June 8, and will continue through Wednesday, June 19.
Work hours will be 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The closure area will be South Main Street from First Street to K Street.
Residents will be allowed through, but expect delays.
Why night work? To reduce daytime impacts on businesses and traffic.
This work is essential for improving drivability, safety, and the long-term condition of South Main Street.
Please slow down, follow posted detours, and help us keep crews safe.
Have a question? Give Lakeport Public Works a call at 707-263-3578.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to create a new Housing and Homelessness Agency in California government should be approved, though with additional steps by the Legislature to make the plan more effective, the state’s Little Hoover Commission said in a report released Monday.
“The governor plainly believes that structural reforms can increase the state’s role in facilitating the construction of more — and more affordable — housing. We agree,” the report said. “We believe that the changes envisioned in this plan can, if properly implemented, make concrete improvements in the lives of Californians, and in the services they receive from state government.”
Newsom proposed in April that the existing Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency be split in two, creating a new Housing and Homelessness Agency and a new Business and Consumer Services Agency.
As part of the state’s governmental reorganization process, the plan was submitted to the commission, which is required by law to issue a report to the governor and Legislature assessing the plan and making a recommendation regarding its fate.
The Legislature has until July 4 to consider the governor’s proposal, and either house may veto it by a simple majority vote. Absent legislative rejection, the plan will take effect on July 5.
The commission’s report recommends the Legislature allow the plan to go into effect, but also that it pursue five additional steps that would help ensure the reorganization achieves its stated goals:
- Consider whether any additional homelessness programs should be overseen by the new California Housing and Homelessness Agency.
• Streamline and align program, reporting, and application requirements across the state’s homeless programs.
• Require progress reports from the new agencies.
• Establish a formal mechanism for stakeholder feedback on implementation.
• Enact a Memorandum of Understanding between the Governor and Treasurer to better coordinate across the state’s affordable housing finance programs.
The report also notes that the Administration should move forward immediately with one of its key goals — creating a “one-stop shop” for state financial assistance to build affordable housing.
That reform cannot wait until the reorganization takes effect, the report says.
“California doesn’t have enough housing,” said Commission Chair Pedro Nava. “When we do build housing, it’s often too expensive or located far from available jobs. This is a crisis, and Governor Newsom is right to think that state government needs to change so that it can better address this critical issue.”
As part of its review, the commission held two days of public hearings in April, taking testimony from 20 witnesses and receiving additional written comments.
“The state’s reorganization process holds real value — the governor proposes a plan, our commission conducts a nonpartisan and thorough review, and then the Legislature has the final say,” said Commission Vice Chair Anthony Cannella. “We hope this process is used in the future to help ensure that California has the government our citizens deserve.”
The governor’s transmittal letter, full plan and proposed bill language are available for public review on the commission's website.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Praises of Zion Church in Clearlake will host a huge yard sale on Saturday June 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be a variety of new and used items, something for everybody. Used clothing in great condition for $3 a bag. Items will be bargain priced to sell.
In addition to the church yard sale, there will be six additional vendors selling their items.
There will be food, drinks and baked goods for sale. Coffee and pastries are available for purchase in the morning.
Enjoy a barbecue pork ribs dinner for $20 to eat there or to take home. It includes three succulent large and tender ribs, beans, homemade macaroni salad, and bread. Smoked and prepared on the premises.
A raffle with many wonderful gifts for men, women and children will be available. You need not be present to win. All prizes will be distributed to the winners at the end of the day.
There is ample parking and a playground under the trees for the children to use while you shop. Everything will be covered with tents and pop-ups to reduce exposure to the sun and to keep attendees shaded. Enjoy live music while you shop.
This is a fundraiser for kitchen updates in the church so that they can offer more events to serve the community.
Praises of Zion currently serves the homeless on Fridays, has a Celebrate Recovery Program every Tuesday, and serves meals at church events and special days.
They would like to expand their services to the community by providing meals in times of crisis.
Praises of Zion is located at 3890 Emile Ave. (off Davis Street) in Clearlake.
Check out the Facebook page at Praises of Zion Baptist Church Clearlake or download the free app. Call 707-995-1319 for more information or to donate items.
Debbie White is administration assistant for Praises of Zion Baptist Church.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Westside Community Park Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 4, to discuss the latest park business.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the front conference room at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
On the agenda are items including park maintenance, updates on the horse park project and the dog park, donations and the North Cal Rally Cross, caretaker property cleanup and field rehabilitation.
The committee will next meet on July 2.
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