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Details: Written by: Lake County News Reports; Published: 08 March 2026

**Hope Center in Clearlake, California, has received a new grant to expand its services. Courtesy photo.**

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Community members are invited to an upcoming forum to learn more about the expansion of a Clearlake facility that addresses homelessness.

Details: Written by: Lake County News Reports; Published: 08 March 2026

By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters

A Covered California Enrollment Center in Chula Vista on April 29, 2024. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters

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Despite the loss of federal subsidies that lowered costs for millions, California’s private health insurance marketplace held nearly steady this enrollment season. In all, 1.9 million Californians renewed their plan or selected one for the first time — a 2.7% drop compared to last year.

Details: Written by: Elizabeth Larson; Published: 08 March 2026

**Macaroni is a male tabby cat up for adoption. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.**

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County Animal Care and Control has a big group of cats waiting to be adopted.

Details: Written by: Jordan O'Halloran; Published: 08 March 2026

**Christy Martin and Aodh Og O'Tuama perform as Four Shillings Short. Photo by Leela Devi.**

LAKEPORT, Calif. – With 13 albums, 100 shows in one year and over 380,000 miles on their traveling van under their belt, duo Four Shillings Short are making their way to Lakeport for a special March show.

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