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WASHINGTON, D.C. - There's a new speaker in the House and a big agenda ahead for the 110^th Congress, which means a busy year ahead for Congressman Mike Thompson.

LAKEPORT -- There were encouraging signs in 2006 that Lake County is getting a handle on West Nile virus.

SACRAMENTO - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists about several new traffic laws passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor that took effect with the arrival of the new year.

LAKE COUNTY – The county's two cities are currently working on finding new leadership for their city halls, with both councils set to discuss the status of their searches next week.

LUCERNE - This month California Water Service plans to begin constructing a new treatment plant and customer service center in Lucerne, where it last year raised rates after a lengthy fight with the town's ratepayers.

SACRAMENTO – The state's first seasonal snow survey shows that water levels in the state's snowpack are below average, but experts say it's still early in the season.