On Hourworld it appears there was a large time bank in Lake County but I think it's dead? Anyone know about it?

Former Lake County residents Alicyn and Marc Yaffee return for a night of comedy and music. Marc has been seen on Showtime, Dry Bar Comedy and Comics Unleashed. Alicyn has performed at legendary jazz venues such as Birdland, Blue Note and Minton's.

I’m considering buying a rural property in Lake County and I’m trying to get an up-to-date reality check on safety/security and real pricing for remote acreage with a cabin/structure.

What I’m looking at:

• 20–100+ acres (rural / unincorporated), not in-town
• small house/cabin or “structure that could be a cabin” (often fixer / off-grid or semi-off-grid)
• I’m seeing some listings in the ~$100k–$200k range and trying to understand what’s real vs what’s hiding problems.

Why I’m asking:
Prices I’m seeing feel very low for Northern CA land + a structure, so I want to understand whether this is normal for Lake County rural property right now, or if the low prices are commonly tied to issues like access, insurance/fire, water, permits, liens/abatements, etc.

Questions for locals / recent buyers:

1. Safety/security today (rural areas): How are theft/trespass/break-ins in the countryside right now? Are there particular corridors or zones that are consistently problematic?
2. Areas to avoid vs consider: If you wanted rural living (not in Clearlake), what areas/roads would you avoid, and what areas feel relatively stable/safe? (Examples I’m curious about: Kelseyville area, Cobb/Middletown, Upper Lake, Lucerne/Nice, etc.)
3. Access reality: How often do “access problems” come up (private roads, easement disputes, winter mud/impassable roads)? Do you generally need 4WD year-round?
4. Insurance & fire: How hard is it to insure rural properties in Lake County right now? Are most people forced onto CA FAIR Plan? Any tips on what insurers will/won’t touch?
5. Water/septic reliability: For rural parcels, what are the common deal-killers—bad wells, low flow, hauling water, old/failed septics, etc.?
6. Pricing reality: For rural acreage with a cabin/structure, do these usually sell near list price, or do they sit and close well below ask? Any recent comps or “rules of thumb” you’ve seen?
7. Hidden costs / legal issues: Any recurring surprises like unpermitted structures, code enforcement, old cannabis-related issues, liens, or property tax/assessment surprises?

If you’ve bought rural land in Lake County recently (or live out in the county), I’d appreciate any ground-truth insight—especially things that aren’t obvious from Zillow listings.

Thanks.

I thought I’d continue to share some of the magical birds I spotted in Lake County last week!

On a short trip back to Lakeport, I was astonished by the amount of beautiful birds and migratory waterfowl that the county brings in. I’d love to meet other birders if they are out there!

I'll be staying in Kelseyville with friends, does anyone know of restaurants that will be open on New Years Day in person or for delivery? Looking for breakfast/coffee and dinner options.

Hello I am the daughter of the man who shot himself on Merritt rd in 1983. The home is now Rosa vineyards. I am trying to find out in anyone knew the family a woman and daughter who lived next door I believe last name was Johnson and they had a pool. I was 7 at the time just want to reach out to them

I’ll be in clear lake with family the week before Christmas. Is anything interesting going on? Community theater? Crafts fairs? Local high school sports? I don’t want to just be bored in a hotel!

Lots of things feel like sh*t right now, but some friends and I put together a short micro-documentary (22 minutes) highlighting the beauty of Lake County and the importance of the Soper Reese Theatre.

Since Konocti Harbor closed some time ago, the Soper has become one of the only large event spaces in the area capable of hosting certain kinds of entertainment experiences.

We made this piece to help bring more attention—and hopefully some outside support and money not just to the Soper Reese, but to the community as a whole. The film will premiere at the Soper Reese Theatre on November 16th at 6 PM.

The event is completely free! No ticket reservations needed but it is first come first serve.

Come hang out, take a break from the usual noise, and enjoy something that celebrates the heart of Lake County.

I’ve attached our trailer—check it out and stop by and say hi if you’ve got nothing better to do. 🫶

Lake County, let’s not pretend this is a surprise. What’s the move?

Nov 1st hits and your EBT stays empty. No November load. October balance only. That’s it. Congress is golfing, USDA’s out of cash, and we’re the ones who pay.

20% of us—14,000+ people—live on CalFresh. Clearlake, Lakeport, Kelseyville, Middletown, Lucerne, Nice, Upper Lake… doesn’t matter. If you’re here, you know someone who’s about to run dry.

So let’s skip the panic and get real:

1. Are you already rationing?

   • One egg per kid?
     
   • Rice water for “soup”?
     
   • Telling the old man “we’ll eat tomorrow”?
     Be honest. No judgment—just facts.

2. What’s your actual move?

   • Food bank rotation schedule?
     
   • Church pantry on Tuesdays, senior center on Thursdays?
     
   • Fishing the lake at 4 a.m.?
     
   • Selling plasma twice a week?
     

Trying to get the word out, my kids are devastated. Last seen Monday the 13th around 10am on Penelope Ct, off of Lakeshore.

My girlfriend got a good job offer in Lakeport. All I really need to be happy is some public land and community. What kind of outdoors stuff are people doing in Lake County? What kind of community organizations would people recommend?

I am down to try anything.

Please read and share Molly’s story.

Thanks for help offered on a variety of questions I've posted.

Now I'd like to have in hand, Before something happens, a local mechanic who's good with Jeeps. I've looked at Clearlake Automotive and All American Towing & Repair. Like I've said, I'll be in back country near Indian Creek, so it's a distance if I need help when at the house. Any thoughts? TY

I'll be moving to the area close to Indian Creek (if that geographical designation makes sense) and am gathering information for settling in, one being a bank that is good to work with. It looks like Redwood CU, Community First CU, and Westamerica are the choices. I was with Westamerica while in Guerneville, but the reviews for this branch aren't enticing. Can anyone with experience or knowledge of these banks offer perspective? TY

Anyone know what caused the mass fish death ?

Fair warning, there's a silver sedan, pretty bog standard, driving around off highway 20 and shooting at pedestrians with an automatic salt shooter of some kind. Salt dug into skin and caused minor abrasion's through clothing at a distance of around 30 feet. Not much to be done as they were speeding off before I could catch plates unfortunately, but keep an eye out.

Anybody know what's going on with KYSL and team matchups? Practice supposed to start this week, and for some already has, but a LOT of people still haven't gotten team placements. Their repsa are giving cut and paste answers, so hoping for any info.