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Details: Written by: By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters; Published: 08 April 2026

A child, wearing a pink Strawberry shortcake shirt, sits on a chair with their eyes positioned in front of a metal Phoropter during an eye exam. — Mia Ochoa, 9, behind a Phoropter during an eye exam at Vision to Learn mobile optometry clinic at Esther Lindstrom Elementary School in Lakewood on March 20, 2026. Photo by Ariana Drehsler for CalMatters

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When Kekoa Gittens was 3, his preschool teacher told his mother he was a problem. He couldn’t sit still. He didn’t participate. When other kids learned the alphabet, he didn’t pay attention.

Details: Written by: Kate Rix, EdSource; Published: 08 April 2026

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The Trump administration released its proposed 2027 budget Friday, requesting $76.5 billion for education — a $2.3 billion decrease from 2026 funding.

Details: Written by: Lake County News Reports; Published: 07 April 2026

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It’s once again time for the Lake County Weed Management Area’s annual “Invasive Weeds Tour for 2026.”

Details: Written by: Lakeport Police Department; Published: 07 April 2026

UPDATE: Authorities said Ashley has been located and is safe.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen.

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Trump budget proposal would cut $2.3 billion in education for 2027

Annual Lake County Invasive Weeds Tours to be held April 17 and May 15

Missing person alert: Ashley Hobbs