Ray's Ramblings

 There were many people who proved integral to bringing the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum's restoration to its current point. In addition to Jane Weaver and her late husband, John, Tom Malley, Les Parker and Scott Drew were thanked. The museum's Preservation Committee members were lauded for thei...

At long last a park in the Clear Lake Riviera is coming closer to reality.  Supervisor Rob  Brown has convinced the county to allocate another $100,000 towards the project.The four acre parcel adjacent to the elementary school has been targeted for a community park.  There has been several meetin...

Construction is underway for the long awaited stop light at the intersection of Hwy 29, 281 and Red Hills Road.  The intersection has been a scene of numerous accidents in the past few years even with the $2.3 million sight distance improvement project completed by Caltrans in December 2005.The p...

The county has been busy with road improvement throughout the Kelseyville area paving several areas that were in need of repair. In a recent interview with Rob Brown, Supervisor for District 5, Brown said, "The Benefit Zone road work has been completed in the Buckingham and Riviera West and they ...

Kelseyville: On July 29, the historic Ely Stage Stop structure was relocated just across Highway 29 to the future site of the museum, at 9921 Highway 281, approximately one mile north of Kit's Corner, in Kelseyville. The site features dramatic views of Mt. Konocti and overlooks the former S-Bar-S...

 Home sales decreased 41.1 percent in August in Lake County compared with the same period a year ago, and the median price of an existing home decreased 22.6 percent, according to information gathered from the Lake County Multiple Listing Service, (MLS)."The decline in sales we experienced in Aug...

Just think, if you do 10 posts per week that's 2,000 points.  In three weeks that's 6,000 points.  Then if you comment on 10 blogs per day that's 250 points or 1,750 points per week for a total of 5,250 points in three weeks.  Then add on comments made to your bloggs, it adds up quick.  If you do...

I made it to 20,000 points.  OK I suppose that's an accomplishment.  I just blog away and there they are.  I suppose it's some type of milestone but I am amazed how easy it was.  I made it to number one in my county within the first week, and now I'm just keeping up the pace.  I do see some resul...

How are you surviving in this current market slow down?  The market is definitely not what it used to be, there is a lot more listings on the market and a lot fewer buyers.  The pie is shrinking and there are still very many agents fighting for each and every sale.  The market may turn around soo...

 As homeowners attempt to prepare their properties for the fire season, rumors are flaring throughout Lake County that have sparked confusion regarding the specifics of the lot-clearing permits.According to Ron Yoder, Lake County resource planner, there is no permit required for lot clearing, as ...