A massive sewage spill in Clearlake has triggered a local emergency
A massive sewage spill in Clearlake has triggered a local emergency as raw wastewater continues to spread across homes, roads, and waterways. The spill started Sunday when a county-managed sewer line failed on Robin Lane, sending sewage
A deeper budget problem inside Lake County government
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
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
California lawmakers are gearing up for another attempt to make kindergarten mandatory
California lawmakers are gearing up for another attempt to make kindergarten mandatory. Even with billions spent on early education, the state still doesn’t require five-year-olds to attend school. Advocates say kids who go to kindergarten do better
Lakeport Planning Commission is set to review a proposal that could allow temporary cannabis events at the Lake County Fairgrounds
Lakeport Planning Commission is set to review a proposal that could allow temporary cannabis events at the Lake County Fairgrounds. The ordinance would carve out a narrow exception to current city rules, limiting events to the fairgrounds
Homicide investigation continues
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
California is one of several states affected by a major recall of tater tots
California is one of several states affected by a major recall of tater tots. The recall affects popular brands including Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrel. The reason–The products may contain plastic pieces, posing
Time donate blood, if you can
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
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth, Pentagon over attempt to cut retirement rank and pay
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., has filed a federal lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon, seeking to stop what he calls an unprecedented and unconstitutional effort to punish him by lowering his military retirement rank
Charges upgraded for doctor accused of killing ex-wife and her husband; waives extradition to Ohio
An Illinois doctor accused of killing his ex-wife and her current husband in their Columbus, Ohio, home is now facing more serious charges, as authorities prepare to return him to Ohio for prosecution. Michael David McKee, 39,