Editing Clearlake Oaks, California (section)

== History ==
The community was formerly named '''Stubbs''' and '''Clear Lake Oaks'''.

The site of the original town, inland of [[California State Route 20|State Route 20]], was subdivided by the 1920s.  Situated in a broad canyon mouth, the original town site is about 4 blocks long and 3 deep, triangular in shape, with a plaza site in its center.  Today the plaza is paved and used for parking by the church located along the west side.  Most of the homes in the village remain true to their "fishing cottage" roots.

The Stubbs post office opened in 1926, and changed its name to Clearlake Oaks in 1935.<ref name=CGN>{{California's Geographic Names|39}}</ref> The name ''Stubbs'' honored Charles Stubbs, a local landowner.<ref name=CGN />
The relocation of the post office, the aging population, and the coming of [[Wal-Mart]] have combined to kill the "downtown".  In 1990, there were two markets, a chain hardware store, two gas stations, video store, salon, and several restaurants and bars.  A privately operated marina had fish and ski boats for rent.  But by the late nineties, Clearlake Oaks was down to one market, one convenience store, and a struggling antique store.

The park, beach, and pier were refurbished a few years back.  As of 2007, the property next to the grocery store was being cleared and turned into a park, called Nylander Park after the owner of the local grocery store.