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Santa Claus makes new friends, 9-year-old Madi Martinez asking what she wants for Christmas as 6-yea-old Laveah Barrios loooks on.during the tree lighting event Friday at the Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake. (Ariel Carmona- Lake County Record-Bee)

Annual Tree Lighting at Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum attracts the community

December 4, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.

The Annual Tree Lighting outside the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum attracted members of the local community, represented by families and kids, on Friday night. The audience enjoyed the colorful decorations,...

John Hess is running for District 1 on the Board of Supervisors. (courtesy photo)

Hess runs for District 1 BOS seat

November 29, 2023 at 1:12 p.m.

John Hess, experienced and prepared candidate joined the District 1 race. He has worked in the legislative branch and most of the time in Washington for the past 24 years.

A homeless encampment in Los Angeles on June 20, 2023. Photo by Julie A Hotz for CalMatters

Newsom announces new funding to get people off the street and into housing

November 28, 2023 at 12:47 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new funding to get people off the streets and into housing. He held a virtual press conference on Monday, along with Meghan Marshall, the Executive Officer...

Entrepreneur wants to make an impact in local economy

November 13, 2023 at 12:22 p.m.

Local entrepreneur Helen Owen recently filed for the District 1 BOS race, after being encouraged by family, friends and members of the community, where she plays a big part as...

Golden State Water company to increase rates for service throughout Clearlake

November 3, 2023 at 1:29 p.m.

The Clearlake City Council, during their regular meeting at the City Hall Council Chambers Thursday, discussed a proposed request for a rate increase by Golden State Water Company. The recommended...

Wine industry entrepreneur vying for District 1 BOS seat

October 26, 2023 at 1:35 p.m.

The wine industry entrepreneur Bryan Pritchard, who was born in Michigan and has lived in California for 10 years, current resident of Hidden Valley, is running for District 1 County...

Chef Bren Boyd is running for District 1 County Supervisor

October 23, 2023 at 11:34 a.m.

Chef Bren Boyd, who lives in Hidden Valley for almost 16 years, three of those as a member of its board of directors, is running for County Supervisor in District...

Murals are up at Castle Donuts, the Clearlake Chamber building and in Linda’s; more are coming up at the Police Department and Adventist Hilltop. (courtesy photo).

Citizens Caring 4 Clearlake opens call for artists for mural projects in the downtown corridor

October 16, 2023 at 11:33 a.m.

As part of the Clean Clearlake project, the movement Citizens Caring 4 Clearlake has opened a Call for Artists (CFA) for mural projects in the downtown corridor. The goal is...

Wild safety grants awarded to help bolster disaster preparation

October 13, 2023 at 1:19 p.m.

The California Fire Foundation (CFF), with support from the PG&E Corporation Foundation, has awarded wildfire safety grants to 19 local fire departments, fire agencies and community groups in PG&E’s North...

Residents get another opportunity to dump waste on Saturday

October 11, 2023 at 12:52 p.m.

Caltrans District 1 and the County of Lake are promoting a Clean California (Clean CA) Dump Day event in partnership with Lake County Waste Solutions (LCWS) for this Saturday at...

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