Celebrating a centenarian citizen in style
He was asked a question almost never posed to anyone: "How does it feel to be 100 years old?" Seated in his favorite wooden chair that once belonged to his...
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New public health officer eager to see Lake County
Were it not for the COVID-19 pandemic, family and emergency physician Erik McLaughlin, MD, MPH, his wife and twin kids would have packed up their car and driven some 10...
Grant restores music program at KUSD schools
The sound of music soon will be heard once again at the four elementary schools of the Konocti Unified School District (KUSD), thanks to a one-time $1.7 million grant from...
Resolution urges Newsom to cut cannabis taxes
After listening to the financial challenges facing legal cannabis growers, their business partners and employees, the Lake County Board of Supervisors (BOS) on Jan. 25, 2022, unanimously passed a resolution...
Virus creeping up here, flattening out in state
At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting, just like he did in previous meetings, Interim Public Health Officer Dr. Charlie Evans, an ER physician, reiterated the message that vaccinations, appropriate...
Positions available on city councils, school boards, special districts
Residents who want to be involved in public service have plenty of time and options to consider at this year’s general election.
Human trafficking: ‘Fastest growing criminal industry’
In 2010, President Barack Obama designated January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. On Jan. 11, 2022, continuing the practice of calling attention to a worldwide tragedy, the...
COVID-19 forces more school closures
COVID-19 continues to take its toll on schools in the county. Only a few days after Mountain Vista Middle School in Kelseyville returned to on-campus learning, the Lakeport Unified School...
Eight county offices up for election in June primary
With the state redistricting process complete and the new state map certified, the stage is set to gear up for this year’s elections. California is getting ready for the June...
Mountain Vista returns to in-school classes today following COVID exposure
Much like the rest of the state, the country and the world, Lake County is once again seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases following the winter holidays with outbreaks happening...
