Lake County is closer to a new Courthouse. The court reports the drawings of the building are complete and that final permits should be issued soon. Pending those approvals, work could start this summer on the 83.8 million dollar project. The new court will have four courtrooms, more meeting and jury rooms as well as on-site parking. It will have about three times more space. If all goes well, the court could move to its new location at 675 Lakeport Blvd in 2026. Lake County has been planning for a new courthouse for several years.
The sheriff’s office has identified the man who died in an ATV accident over the weekend. Deputies say Yan Gilmeev of West Sacramento died when the machine flipped on Bartlett Springs Road Saturday night. His 13-year-old son was also seriously injured but walked to a nearby Forest Road 15 to get help. He was later airlifted out for treatment.
Lake County has a new director of Water Resources. The Board of Supervisors has hired Dr. Pawan Upadhyay for the job. He’ll start July first. His last position was as a Water Resources director in Nevada. He has also held several academic positions. He will replace Scott De Leon, who is retiring after 23 years of working for the county.
A 10-year-old boy from Redwood Valley is OK today after he was found disoriented walking alone on Uva Drive Tueday. Deputies say the boy told him he had been kidnapped in Potter Valley but detectives quickly found out that the boy had run off from home after a fight with a sibling. Police say there is no evidence to support the kidnapping tale. He was later released to his family after a medical check-up.
lA measure to reimpose felony punishment for repeat drug possession and repeat thefts will be on the ballot in November. The question has now gained enough signatures to go to voters, It would repeal part of Proposition 47 approved in 2014 as a way to rescue jail populations. Instead, critics say it has made thieves more brazen. The repeal would make a third offense of theft of any value a felony and increase the penalty for repeat organized thefts. Multiple drug convictions would also become felonies The ballot measure has the backing of many large retailers but Governor Newsom says he wants to stick with Prop 47 laws.
