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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — With the 250th anniversary of the United States arriving this week, communities around Lake County are planning for celebrations complete with food, music and fireworks.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Special Districts has completed a project meant to improve technology and costs for the Spring Valley Lakes community’s water system.
By Lasherica Thornton
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- Thousands of schools nationwide reportedly have Native American-themed names or mascots, some of which are offensive.
- A 2024 state law updated the California Racial Mascots Act, adding to its ban of derogatory terms and pushing schools to seek tribal voices.
- School communities have considered nearly century-old names, weighing a sense of school pride and respect for Indigenous groups.
This week marked the deadline for California schools to comply with a state law that prohibits the use of culturally insensitive terms for Indigenous groups as school names or mascots. Over two dozen schools are named after Native American tribes, and hundreds use the blacklisted terms for their mascots.
By Kate Wolffe, CalMatters
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Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco has once again rolled back her controversial proposal to amend California’s public records rules.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Clearlake City Council will hold a special meeting to consider the approval of a contract for a roundabout project and three agreements with city employee groups.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to slow down and drive responsibly as they head out for Independence Day celebrations statewide.
