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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Clearlake City Council this week will consider using opioid settlement funds for a new program at Woodland Community College.

NORTH COAST, Calif. – With summer fast approaching, Sen. Mike McGuire will host his annual town hall on wildfire preparedness, response and prevention, in partnership with Cal Fire and local districts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Authorities are continuing to look for the driver responsible for hitting and killing a Clearlake Oaks woman and then fleeing the scene last week.

By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters

A speaker stands at a podium labeled “CADEM California Democratic Party,” addressing an audience while gesturing with their hands. The stage is framed by dark curtains and lit with blue overhead lighting, and U.S. and California flags positioned on either side. — Democratic former Congressmember Katie Porter is among those likely to benefit from Eric Swalwell dropping out of the California governor's race. Photo by Jungho Kim for CalMatters

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If voters were confused about who to support in California’s wide-open race for governor, Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit amid allegations of sexual assault and misconduct may leave them as mystified as ever.

**California State Parks celebrates 36 new peace officers at law enforcement academy graduation on April 10, 2026. Photo from California State Parks.**

California welcomes 36 new rangers and lifeguards serving state parks spanning the state – protecting and informing more visitors ahead of the high travel season.

California State Parks celebrated the graduation of 36 cadets on Friday, April 10, at the academy in Paradise.