Local Politics · Lake County
The Lake County Registrar of Voters Office at 325 N Forbes St. in Lakeport is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for early voting and same-day voter registration ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Seven ballot drop-off boxes across the county—including locations at the County Administration Center (Old Courthouse), Child Support Services Lakeport Library, Middletown Library, Redbud Library, Upper Lake Library, and the Registrar's Office—are available 24/7 from Oct. 2 through Nov. 2. The Registrar's Office will also operate Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters may register and vote on the same day at any polling location on Election Day.
Public Safety · Lakeport, CA
The Lakeport City Council will meet Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 225 Park St., to consider making permanent a four-way stop pilot project at the intersection of Forbes and 11th streets, which began Aug. 19. Public Works Director Ron Ladd reports that staff monitoring found traffic continues to operate effectively with the stop in place, including during peak school and commute periods, with no anticipated queuing back to Main Street observed. If approved, interim enhancements such as pavement markings, "4-WAY" supplemental plaques, and advance warning signage will be added until permanent improvements are incorporated into a larger Highway Safety Improvement Program project for the corridor. The agenda also includes an Air Quality Management District report, support for the Revitalize Rural America Act, consultant term extensions, and event applications for the Dickens Fair, Christmas Trees on Main Street, Halloween Parade, and Clear Lake High School Homecoming Parade.
Crime · Lower Lake, CA
The California Highway Patrol's Northern Division Major Crimes Unit is asking the public for information about the Oct. 17, 2023, homicide of Andrew Cleofaus-Paul Gurrola, 33, of Hidden Valley Lake. Gurrola was found dead from gunshot wounds near Highway 29 north of Hofacker Lane in Lower Lake at approximately 8:45 p.m., after multiple callers reported a bleeding man flagging down vehicles and hearing gunshots. Nearly three years into the investigation, no suspect has been identified and the firearm has not been recovered. CHP asks anyone with information to call 916-268-2282, 707-467-4000, or email 101tips@chp.ca.gov, referencing case No. F013-107-23.
