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Lake County News, founded in 2006, is an award-winning, 24/7 online-only hyperlocal news publication that focuses on rural Lake County in Northern California.
As part of California’s strategy to prepare properties and communities against the devastating impacts of wildfire, Cal Fire announced it will award $62.7 million in funding for 84 local wildfire prevention projects across the state.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
As part of California’s strategy to prepare properties and communities against the devastating impacts of wildfire, Cal Fire announced it will award $62.7 million in funding for 84 local wildfire prevention projects across the state.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport City Council will meet for the last time this year on Tuesday, choosing its leadership for 2026 and considering a licensing agreement for trail development in Westside Community Park.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport City Council will meet for the last time this year on Tuesday, choosing its leadership for 2026 and considering a licensing agreement for trail development in Westside Community Park.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — In its last meeting of the year, the Board of Supervisors will consider an appeal of approval for a biochar project in Upper Lake and discuss another contract change order for a Cobb road rehabilitation project.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — In its last meeting of the year, the Board of Supervisors will consider an appeal of approval for a biochar project in Upper Lake and discuss another contract change order for a Cobb road rehabilitation project.
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The amount of electricity data centers use in the U.S. in the coming years is expected to be significant.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The amount of electricity data centers use in the U.S. in the coming years is expected to be significant.
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After a yearslong series of setbacks, NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, or ESCAPADE, mission has finally begun its roundabout journey to Mars.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
After a yearslong series of setbacks, NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, or ESCAPADE, mission has finally begun its roundabout journey to Mars.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — There are many new dogs waiting for homes at Lake County Animal Care and Control’s shelter this week.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — There are many new dogs waiting for homes at Lake County Animal Care and Control’s shelter this week.
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Of the over 4,000 known species of wasps in California, two are known as mud daubers: Sceliphron caementarium (black and yellow mud dauber) and Chalybion californicum (blue mud dauber).
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December 14, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Of the over 4,000 known species of wasps in California, two are known as mud daubers: Sceliphron caementarium (black and yellow mud dauber) and Chalybion californicum (blue mud dauber).
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Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering significant discounts on smartphones, e-readers and other electronics labeled as “pre-owned.”
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December 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering significant discounts on smartphones, e-readers and other electronics labeled as “pre-owned.”
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in announcing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration over its unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in announcing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration over its unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are legal.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are legal.
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Comet 3I/ATLAS is the third object in history from outside of our solar system to be discovered within our solar system.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Comet 3I/ATLAS is the third object in history from outside of our solar system to be discovered within our solar system.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The early December dry spell is expected to end next week, when a series of weather systems move over the region.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:23 AM
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The early December dry spell is expected to end next week, when a series of weather systems move over the region.
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Roughly 1 in 5 Americans live in rural areas – places the federal government defines based on small populations and low housing density.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Roughly 1 in 5 Americans live in rural areas – places the federal government defines based on small populations and low housing density.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Clearlake Animal Control has many dogs and puppies that need to find new homes of their own.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Clearlake Animal Control has many dogs and puppies that need to find new homes of their own.
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State Controller Malia M. Cohen has updated the Government Compensation in California website to include 2024 salary voluntarily submitted by K-12 education employers in the state.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
State Controller Malia M. Cohen has updated the Government Compensation in California website to include 2024 salary voluntarily submitted by K-12 education employers in the state.
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. — An impasse has been declared in the negotiations between the Upper Lake Unified School District and its teachers union, with the union’s president saying that members are ready to pursue a strike if necessary.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:11 AM
UPPER LAKE, Calif. — An impasse has been declared in the negotiations between the Upper Lake Unified School District and its teachers union, with the union’s president saying that members are ready to pursue a strike if necessary.
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The California Transportation Commission on Tuesday approved $1.1 billion to fund new zero-emission buses, charging stations, and related infrastructure, as well as investments to restore aging bridges, improve highway safety, and increase mobility on local streets.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The California Transportation Commission on Tuesday approved $1.1 billion to fund new zero-emission buses, charging stations, and related infrastructure, as well as investments to restore aging bridges, improve highway safety, and increase mobility on local streets.
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The California Transportation Commission on Tuesday approved $1.1 billion to fund new zero-emission buses, charging stations, and related infrastructure, as well as investments to restore aging bridges, improve highway safety, and increase mobility on local streets.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The California Transportation Commission on Tuesday approved $1.1 billion to fund new zero-emission buses, charging stations, and related infrastructure, as well as investments to restore aging bridges, improve highway safety, and increase mobility on local streets.
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LUCERNE, Calif. — The Northshore Fire Protection District has received a $160,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to purchase new life-saving equipment.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:53 AM
LUCERNE, Calif. — The Northshore Fire Protection District has received a $160,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to purchase new life-saving equipment.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom hosted the 94th Annual California State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony alongside special guests 5-year-old twins Rebecca and Jude Kessler from Altadena.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom hosted the 94th Annual California State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony alongside special guests 5-year-old twins Rebecca and Jude Kessler from Altadena.
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Obituaries preserve what families most want remembered about the people they cherish most. Across time, they also reveal the values each era chose to honor.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Obituaries preserve what families most want remembered about the people they cherish most. Across time, they also reveal the values each era chose to honor.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The annual Wreaths Across America commemoration is returning to Lake County this week.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The annual Wreaths Across America commemoration is returning to Lake County this week.
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Roberto Morfin, supervising deputy probation officer with the Lake County Probation Department, has been recognized at the statewide 2025 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony as the North Region Probation Employee of the Year.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Roberto Morfin, supervising deputy probation officer with the Lake County Probation Department, has been recognized at the statewide 2025 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony as the North Region Probation Employee of the Year.
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This key agricultural sector is experiencing significant volatility, raising prices and reduced competitiveness. Producers are facing significant challenges accessing once reliable markets and seeing input costs skyrocket.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This key agricultural sector is experiencing significant volatility, raising prices and reduced competitiveness. Producers are facing significant challenges accessing once reliable markets and seeing input costs skyrocket.
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