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Record hot, dry March wipes out California snowpack; no measurable snow for April survey

From left to right, the California Department of Water Resources Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Unit Manager Andy Reising, Director Karla Nemeth, California Cooperative Snow Surveys Unit Manager Jim Shannon, and Engineer Jacob Kollen conduct the fourth media snow survey of the 2026 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The snow survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken April 1, 2026, by Nick Shockey / California Department of Water Resources.

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

By , CalMatters

A crane sits next to a housing building under construction.
A crane sits next to Drake Avenue Apartments at the site of the factory-built housing complex at 825 Drake Avenue in Marin City on Feb. 7, 2026. Photo by Jungho Kim for CalMatters

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In an effort to put a dent in the state’s housing shortage, California is considering something unprecedented: getting into the construction insurance business. 

California’s Digital Divide: Progress made, but gaps persist



California has made historic investments to expand broadband access, but significant gaps remain, leaving hundreds of thousands of households without reliable internet access, according to a new Issue Brief by the Little Hoover Commission.

Clearlake City Council to consider law enforcement agreement, city manager contract

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Clearlake City Council this week will discuss an agreement between Clearlake Police and Lakeport Police for supplemental law enforcement services and consider approval of a new employment agreement with the city manager.

Lake County Animal Care and Control plans free Easter adoption event

A selection of animals that will be available for adoption during the “Spring into Love” adoption event on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Photos courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. 

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control plans to celebrate Easter with a free pet adoption event.

City of Lakeport opens applications for July fireworks sales

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The city of Lakeport is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations for a permit to sell Safe and Sane Fireworks for the 2026 season.

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