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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) recognized Dirk Slooten as the 2026 American Dream Award recipient for Lake County. 

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — A Livermore man topped the field of anglers in a weekend bass fishing tournament. 

By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters

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Following weeks of negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders on Monday approved a $352 billion budget for next year that raises some taxes, sets aside $6.4 billion for the year after and softens or delays billions of dollars in planned social service cuts.

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that supporters said will strengthen California's mental health diversion program by modifying the public safety standard courts apply when determining whether diversion is appropriate.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Cal Fire reminds all Californians that there is zero tolerance for illegal fireworks, which includes the sale, purchase, possession, transportation, or use of any device that does not carry the State Fire Marshal-approved “safe and sane” seal. 

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The community is invited to join in a special Independence Day celebration honoring America's 250th Anniversary on Saturday, July 4, at 8 a.m. in downtown Lakeport at the front of Museum Park.