A deeper budget problem inside Lake County government

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What first looked like a permit slowdown is now being called a deeper budget problem inside Lake County government. Officials say the Community Development Department spent more than a million dollars in Building Division reserves over several years to

ICE deportations surged in California as 2025 went on

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ICE deportations surged in California as 2025 went on.  That is according to data compiled by ICE and processed by a UC Berkeley Law School initiative.  At least 8,250 people were deported during the first 9 months

Homicide investigation continues

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Lake County Sheriff’s Office says a visible law enforcement operation in northern Mendocino County earlier this month was tied to an ongoing homicide investigation. Deputies say their Major Crimes Unit was working to gather evidence and possibly

Time donate blood, if you can

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Regional blood banks say it happens every year about this time, but there is a shortage of donated blood. The supply of O-negative blood is especially low, so they’re urging donors to roll up their sleeves and