Lake County Supervisors want to know how energy rates would change if the county joined up with other regional communities to purchase power in bulk. It’s called community Choice aggregation, and some customers in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties already have it. The board will hear from aggregator Sonoma Community Power, which had made proposals to the county before. In 2020, the board rejected SCP’s plans, saying they would RAISE rates in the county. Now, some new figures suggest savings, so the board wants to hear specifics. If the price is right, they’ll probably try to reach a deal with SCP.
The Lakport City Council is facing a decision on a controversial Subdivision. At their next meeting on Tuesday, members will consider the final map outlining the planned Parkside affordable housing project. Neighbors have opposed it, saying it will add traffic and that access to the development in an emergency could pose a problem. Earlier this month, new fire maps showed the area is in a high-risk fire zone as well, which has raised even more questions. City Staff says the project to divide the property into four lots on Craig Avenue meets all requirements for approval. The vote on the plan is on the agenda for the meeting, starting at 6 PM in the council chambers
Fort Bragg is about to break ground on its municipal Broadband Utility project. The city calls it a transformative project to bring affordable fiber internet to every home and business in the city limits. There’s underground involved, so you may notice paint marks on the street. The city promises an update this week on when and where crews will be at work drilling and installing the underground conduit. City Manager Issac Whipple says the project is a cornerstone for future development in Fort Bragg –something that will make the city more connected, competitive, and inclusive.
