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What’s Up This Week in The Bloom 10.16.20
Last weekend I traded in my afternoon iced tea for a cup of hot mint tea, and I have to admit, I kind of like the change. Cooler temperatures bring some of the happiest memories to our home. But it wo...
The Story of Loch Lomond: Ruth Springston Moody
To understand Loch Lomond, you need to get to know Ruth Springston (Prather) Moody. You met her last week; she’s the one who named the place, helped build it, and maintained it for years. “I loved ...
Witter Springs Chronicles: An Episode
Lately, I have not been up to par. After a couple of consults at Sutter Emergency Hospital near my home (with the VA’s okay), I gave myself to the good graces of the Veterans’ Administration Medical H...
RECENT FOOD AND DRINK ARTICLES
Big Views and Bold Wines: Laujor Estate Winery
I first need to warn you about the view. It slaps you in the face as soon as you turn past the corrugated tin Laujor Sign and head down the hill to the tasting room. It is. Be careful to focus on the ...
The Community’s Pizza Parlor: Pogo’s Pizza
“We try to make the best pizza that we can,” Pete Ogo, co-owner of Pogos Pizza, says. “Everything’s from scratch. We make our own sauce, and our sausage is locally made for us using a special recipe....
RECENT PRESS RELEASES
Has Your Business Been Affected by COVID? Lake County EDC Launches Small Business Grant Program
In collaboration with the County of Lake, Lake County Economic Development Corporation (Lake EDC) has launched the Small Business Grant Program. Funded by the CARES Act, the grant program will provide...
City of Clearlake to Hold Annual Trunk or Treat
It’s that time of the year where little monsters come out hunting for sweet candy. On October 31st, the City of Clearlake will hold its annual Trunk or Treat. Due to COVID-19 and soc...
Take a Look: Lake County Tourism Industry Board Launches New Website
Visitors to Lake County will learn about all the area has to offer as an exciting vacation destination through a new responsive website. With the launch of a new tourism website dubbed, “Calling ...
This Friday: First 5 Lake Sponsors Free Webinar for Fathers and Father Figures
This Friday, Oct. 23rd, First 5 Lake will sponsor a free webinar for fathers, father figures, and the local agency/organization/school/church/sports teams who serve them and their children. Linebacker...
This Saturday, 10.24.20: Exploring Saturn, the Jewel of the Solar System – Presented by the Taylor Observatory
In the early 1980’s the twin Voyager probes sent back the first clear images of Saturn. These two probes gave us a tantalizing nibble at the beauty and wonder of Saturn as they quickly flew by w...
Lake County Public Health Announces Free Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Events
It’s “flu” season, and vaccination is particularly important this year, in light of COVID-19. The County of Lake Health Services Department’s Public Health Division is happy to announce free Drive-Th...
Comply with Senate Bill 778: Combs Consulting Group Offers Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Non-Supervisors
Combs Consulting Group is offering Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Non-Supervisors. This live and interactive course will take place online through Zoom on every third Thursday of t...
Influence the Future of Your Community: Lakeport Planning Commission has Openings
The City of Lakeport has opportunities for the general public to become involved in local government by serving on local commissions and committees. If you have an interest in serving your commu...
RECENT ARTS ARTICLES
Lake County Music Guide: 10.15.20
Sorry, folks, it’s gonna be a mini-mini music guide for this upcoming weekend. Don’t blame the messenger for just stating the facts. Please bear in mind, masks and social distancing is required at all...
Lake County Music Guide 10.8.20
There’s just a coupla live music events this weekend in The LC. Check ‘em out! The First Sunday Open Jams at the Roadhouse will take place on Friday evening at The Riviera Hills Lounge in the Rivi...
RECENT HISTORY ARTICLES
The Story of Loch Lomond: Ruth Springston Moody
To understand Loch Lomond, you need to get to know Ruth Springston (Prather) Moody. You met her last week; she’s the one who named the place, helped build it, and maintained it for years. “I loved ...
Lake County History, Chapter 105: The Chinese Pioneers, Part 2
In 1880, the California State Legislature passed a statute protecting residents from the ‘evils arising from the presence of aliens, who are, or may become vagrants, paupers, mendicants, cr...