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The latest from Cal Fire puts containment of the Lake Fire at 80 percent. 50 personnel are working the fire on Eastlake Drive, south of Borax Lake. They’re continuing mop-up work and starting to pull back the
News 8/7/2025
Lake County supervisors have delayed action on a proposed moratorium for new commercial cannabis grows. Supervisor Helen Owen, who introduced the urgency ordinance, withdrew it Tuesday to allow more time for legal review and public input. The
Pres. Trump hits India with additional 25% tariffs over Russian oil imports

President Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on goods from India over its imports of oil from Russia, the White House said on Wednesday, raising the rate from 25% to 50%. In a newly issued executive
Suspect in custody after 5 soldiers are injured in shooting at Fort Stewart army base in Georgia

A suspect is in custody after five soldiers were injured in an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday. According to a U.S. official and the military base, the shooting at the 2nd Armored
Rams QB Matthew Stafford absent from training camp due to aggravated disc in back, expected to play in Week 1

According to multiple sources, Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford has not been able to practice at training camp due to a back injury. News on Wednesday shed light on the nature of Stafford’s injury, with Ian
Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony finalizing 8-year, $130 million contract extension

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony is finalizing an eight-year, $130-million extension with the club. The deal is pending a physical and will reportedly include a club option, keeping him with the organization through 2034. Sources
Leo Woodall to co-star with Rachel Weisz in Netflix limited series ‘Vladimir’

Leo Woodall has joined the cast of Netflix’s limited series, Vladimir, in the titular role. The eight-episode series is based in the Julia May Jonas novel of the same name. Netflix announced: “Leo Woodall will star as the
Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons star in the trailer for ‘Bugonia’

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons star in the first trailer for Bugonia, a new dark comedy from Oscar-nominated director Yorgos Lanthimos. An official synopsis reads: “Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced