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A person wearing glasses and a pearl necklace sits on a stage, looking off to the side with a composed expression. A blue backdrop with partially visible text and a flag stand behind them, suggesting a formal panel or public event. — Former California State Controller Betty Yee during a gubernatorial forum hosted by the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel in Sacramento on April 14, 2026. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

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Former state Controller Betty Yee dropped out of the governor’s race on Monday, saying she couldn’t see a path to get donors and additional support from undecided voters with six weeks left before the primary.

**The Lakeport Library. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.**

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The importance of libraries in our lives and communities is being celebrated this week.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week will consider adding another $250,000 for the Robin Lane sewer spill recovery – bringing total spending to $2 million – despite not disclosing detailed expenditures from the previously approved $1.75 million.

**The Hope Center in Clearlake, California. Courtesy photo.**

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Clearlake Planning Commission this week will consider a project to expand a facility that addresses homelessness and also will elect its new leadership for this year.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council is set to consider approving a water rate study and will hold a discussion of city departmental goals this week.