UC’s Hopland Research and Extension Center celebrates 75 years

May 17 event offers walking tours, research talks with scientists, and a look at the center’s 200 breeding ewes.
Amazon will no longer sell some high-speed electric bikes in California

Amazon will no longer sell some high-speed electric bikes in California after several deadly crashes and new safety concerns. California Attorney General Rob Bonta says e-bikes that go faster than the legal speed limit are considered mopeds
Some California college students may soon have a faster path to a bachelor’s degree

Some California college students may soon have a faster path to a bachelor’s degree. Cal State trustees approved a proposal last week letting campuses create select three-year degree programs focused on teaching, technical training, and professional careers.
The race to lead California’s public schools is wide open

The race to lead California’s public schools is wide open, and many voters still don’t seem to know who they want. A new statewide poll shows 32% of voters are undecided in the crowded race for state
Clearlake leaders are taking a much harder stance against the county sanitation district after January’s massive sewer spill

Clearlake leaders are taking a much harder stance against the county sanitation district after January’s massive sewer spill. Last week, the City Council approved a plan to file complaints with environmental regulators, conduct independent water testing, review
Caltrans is offering one North Coast student a chance to jump-start a future career in transportation

Caltrans is offering one North Coast student a chance to jump-start a future career in transportation. District 1 has opened applications for a $2,250 scholarship available to high school seniors and college undergrads from Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and
Lake County is joining communities across the country in recognizing National Police Week

Lake County is joining communities across the country in recognizing National Police Week. The Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation Tuesday honoring officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and thanking the men and
Another wildfire is now burning in Mendocino County

Another wildfire is now burning in Mendocino County as crews keep watch on the newly reported Pepperwood Fire. The blaze was first reported Monday afternoon on private property, but so far officials haven’t released containment information or
A traffic stop in south Lake County turned into a major arrest

A traffic stop in south Lake County turned into a major arrest Monday morning. CHP says 49-year-old Greg Harris of Middletown tried to avoid being pulled over on Highway 29 before stopping on private property, where officers
You know that little mark on plastics showing they are recyclable

You know that little mark on plastics showing they are recyclable? A new California law would eliminate the familiar chasing arrows symbol on most plastics if it goes into effect in October. The reason? Backers of the