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Your 2020 Lake County Halloween Guide
It’s not too early to start planning your Halloween adventure! With so many drive-throughs this year, it is quite possible to meander around the entire county, making 2020 a fun and memorable Ha...
The Story of Loch Lomond: The Prather Boys
Danny Prather bears a striking resemblance to his great-grandfather, William Robert. Broad-shouldered and solid-footed from years of felling trees, he hunches over the steering wheel, winding among di...
Lake County Music Guide 10.22.20
Sorry, Folks, it’s gonna be a mini-mini-mini music guide for this upcoming weekend. But there are still a few establishments that understand the need for live music in the County. Please bear in mind,...
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
Lakeside Art and Gifts is Reopening!
Closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the artists and craftspersons of Lakeside Art and Gifts are pleased to announce that they will be reopening on Friday, November 6th. Our hours are 11-4 , Friday-S...
Lake County Receives $2M Grant for Early Psychosis Intervention Services
Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) was recently awarded $2 million to expand Early Psychosis Intervention services through a competitive grant. This grant opportunity came through the Ment...
Combs Consulting Group Offers Supervisory Program: “HR Matters”
Combs Consulting Group is offering “HR Matters,” a supervisory program teaching supervisors and managers the ins and outs of basic HR management. The title is an intentional play on words. ...
What’s a Land Trust To Do When it’s not Acquiring Property?
The Lake County Land Trust (LCLT) (www.lakecountylandtrust.org) was created over a quarter of a century ago to preserve and protect the beautiful natural areas in Lake County. Since its inceptio...
Enjoy the First Friday Fiddler’s Jam
Looks like the weather will hold and we can return to the Trolley Stage for one more Fiddlers’ Jam. The theme for this month’s Raffle Basket is Grateful Thanksgiving and includes wine, ...
Trunk or Treat is on at The Ely Stage Stop
The Clear Lake Riviera Community Association along with the Ely Stage Stop will be offering a Trunk or Treat this Halloween. Trunk or treat was created to create a safer environment for trick-or-treat...
Get Involved! Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee 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...
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...
RECENT ARTS ARTICLES
Samhain: Poetry by Marilyn Hung
If you are reading this on a phone, you may have to scroll to the side to see the full poem. This preserves the integrity of the lines on smaller devices. Come in! I knew you’d be here this ni...
Lake County Music Guide 10.22.20
Sorry, Folks, it’s gonna be a mini-mini-mini music guide for this upcoming weekend. But there are still a few establishments that understand the need for live music in the County. Please bear in mind,...
RECENT HISTORY ARTICLES
The Story of Loch Lomond: The Prather Boys
Danny Prather bears a striking resemblance to his great-grandfather, William Robert. Broad-shouldered and solid-footed from years of felling trees, he hunches over the steering wheel, winding among di...
Lake County Time Machine: The Great Labor Saga
In June 1976, county employees rejected an “insulting” pay offer from the County of Lake, and things went downhill from there until the County of Lake and the employees reached an agreement in late Ja...