Clear Lake childcare provider urges action after Robin Lane sewage spill

Stephanie Paceno, a licensed childcare provider who co‑owns Sunnyside Daycare in Clear Lake, told the Lake County Board of Supervisors on April 28 that families affected by the Robin Lane sewage spill continue to experience water discoloration, smells and ongoing uncertainty.

"Since the sewage spill happened on Robin Lane, families have been told to trust the process, be patient, and wait for answers," Paceno said. She described emotional exhaustion among residents and daycare operators who say promised assistance and water deliveries have been inconsistent. "People in this community are tired. We are tired of feeling dismissed," she said.

Paceno urged honesty, consistency and follow‑through from the county and stressed that the spill affects residents’ health, livelihoods and childcare operations. She told supervisors that families face physical, emotional and financial stress and asked for solutions that restore confidence rather than temporary assurances.

Board members did not announce new relief measures at the meeting, but Paceno’s remarks were part of a larger public‑comment block that included housing and other community concerns. The county has not provided a timeline for any additional support in the public record of this meeting.

Why this matters: The testimony highlights continuing community concern about environmental health and county response following a sewage incident. Residents and local childcare providers called for clear, consistent communication and reliable assistance while cleanup and remediation continue.

What’s next: Paceno and other residents asked for accountability and for the county to deliver sustained support; the transcript does not record a formal staff directive or new program announced at the meeting.