California Governor to appoint Rohit Chopra to lead new agency for consumer protections and business regulation
Governor Gavin Newsom will appoint former head of a federal consumer protection agency Rohit Chopra to lead California’s new agency for consumer protections and business regulation. Newsom says appointing Chopra is part of California’s push to protect
A kayaking trip on Clear Lake turned into a major rescue operation
A kayaking trip on Clear Lake turned into a major rescue operation after two people were thrown into the water near North Lakeport. Lakeport Fire crews launched rescue skis within minutes this past Saturday after reports that
The race for Mendocino County’s District 5 supervisor seat was front and center this week
The race for Mendocino County’s District 5 supervisor seat was front and center this week during an online candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. Incumbent Ted Williams and challenger Kevin Evans answered questions about
The fallout from January’s huge sewage spill in Clearlake is now moving into the courtroom
The fallout from January’s huge sewage spill in Clearlake is now moving into the courtroom. More than 80 residents have filed lawsuits accusing Lake County of ignoring long-standing problems with the wastewater system before a pipe rupture
Mendocino County’s tourism industry may soon start paying more to market itself
Mendocino County’s tourism industry may soon start paying more to market itself. Hotel owners are close to approving a plan that would double the surcharge funding for Visit Mendocino County, the agency responsible for promoting travel across
Lake County planners have a busy agenda this morning
Lake County planners have a busy agenda this morning with public hearings on both waterfront development and commercial cannabis operations. The Planning Commission meeting gets underway at 9am at the courthouse in Lakeport, starting with discussion over
A registered sex offender from Ukiah is facing new charges
A registered sex offender from Ukiah is facing new charges after investigators say he was caught in an undercover online sting operation. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office says 36-year-old Christopher Purtill exchanged explicit messages during conversations
South Carolina Supreme Court overturns double-murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, orders new trial
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the double-murder convictions of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ruling that he did not receive a fair trial in the killings of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh. In
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, handing President Donald Trump a key economic appointment as the central bank faces mounting pressure over inflation and interest rates. Warsh
Avalanche eliminate Wild with 4-3 OT win to advance to Western Conference Final
The Colorado Avalanche are headed back to the Western Conference Final after storming back from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime Wednesday night at Ball Arena. Colorado erased a rough opening period