Young anglers make strong showing at the 41st annual Catfish Derby
Scarlett Reordan, 12, from Lakeport, Calif., won in the 11- to 15-year group. Courtesy photo.CLEARLAKE, Calif.
Last updated Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 09:43 AM
Proposed Medicaid cuts could have devastating impact in California, UC Berkeley analysts say
A plan to impose historic cuts on the federal Medicaid program could lead millions of low-income Californians to lose health care coverage and cause a cascade of negative health and economic impacts across the state, according to analyses authored by UC Berkeley experts. Almost four in 10 Californians rely on Medi-Cal for their health care, says a report by Miranda Dietz, Nari Rhee and Laurel Lucia at the UC Berkeley Labor Center.
USDA announces new presidential appointee to serve rural California
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Bryan Anguiano is appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the USDA Rural Development state director for the state of California.
US solar manufacturers lag skyrocketing market demand
Americans continue to want solar energy. AP Photo/Sue OgrockiU.S.
Lake County Animal Care and Control to take part in free adoption event June 7
A large variety of dogs and cats will be available for adoption during Lake County Animal Care and Control’s free adoption event on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Courtesy photos.LAKE COUNTY, Calif.
Caltrans District 1 ceremony honors fallen highway workers
Caltrans Equipment Operator Jory Fry holds a cone in honor of Earnest Hames, a Maintenance worker who died in the line of duty on Aug. 9, 1944.
Research: Yes, social media might be making kids depressed
As rates of depression and suicide in youth spike, experts are asking whether social media makes kids depressed — or whether depressed kids simply spend more time on social media? A new study provides answers.
Making eye contact and small talk with strangers is more than just being polite − the social benefits of psychological generosity
Eyes down, headphones on – what message are you sending? vm/E+ via Getty ImagesHow much do you engage with others when you’re out in public?
New bench honors work of Mike and Kim Riley at Highland Springs Reservoir
Mike and Kim Riley. Courtesy photo.LAKE COUNTY, Calif.
Helping Paws: Dogs for the week
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County Animal Care and Control’s kennels are filled with dogs that deserve and need new homes.The dogs available for adoption this week include mixes of Australian shepherd, border collie, Catahoula leopard dog, German shepherd, husky, Labrador Retriever, pit bull terrier, terrier and shepherd.Dogs that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed, microchipped and, if old enough, given a rabies shot and county license before being released to their new owner.