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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Clearlake Police Department is attempting to locate a man who has not been seen since last month. James Foster, 62, was last seen on Nov. 18 in the area of Howard Avenue in Clearlake. Foster is described as a white male adult, 5 feet 10...

This week in Lake County, California, there were three notable incidents. The first incident involved the release of video footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting in Lakeport. The second incident was a crash in Kelseyville that resulted in injuries to one person. Lastly, a woman tragically died after being hit by a car in Middletown.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County Animal Care and Control has new dogs this week waiting for forever families. Dogs available for adoption this week include mixes of Chihuahua, German shepherd, Great Pyrenees, hound, Labrador retriever, pit bull and shepherd. Dogs that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care...

State Route 29 Site of Serious Pedestrian Accident. A serious pedestrian accident was reported in Middletown, southeast of Lakeport on December 1 when at least one person was struck by a vehicle. The collision happened on State Route 29 at Central Park Road around 6:18 p.m. According to the accident report issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), they received a call from a woman in a vehicle accompanied by her minor child, who believed she had struck something in the roadway.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. — During a special Thursday morning meeting, the Clearlake City Council voted unanimously to sell a property at the former Pearce Field airport property to Adventist Health Clear Lake to build a medical facility, a $50 million investment expected to boost the city’s economic development and its health outcomes.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has identified a woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle along Highway 29 near Middletown last week. Susan Alice Johnson-Cline, 57, died at the scene of the crash, which occurred shortly after 6:15 p.m. Friday on southbound Highway 29, south of Central Park Road, as Lake County News has reported.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Police Department welcomed two new officers following their graduation from the Santa Rosa Junior College Public Safety Training Center on Thursday. Officers Marissa Onate and Alexis Pizano were subsequently sworn into office by Chief Brad Rasmussen, surrounded by city staff and family members who...

The Saint in Saint Helena, California, is a distinctive and elegant wine lounge experience, tucked away in the heart of Napa Valley. It's the ideal place for wine lovers and those looking for a classy night out because of its relaxed atmosphere. Here's an overview of what they have to offer:

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near healdsburg.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.167, a week ago the price is $3.247 , according to AAA.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — With two supervisors and the sheriff not planning to run in next year’s election, the Registrar of Voters Office said the filing deadline for those offices has been extended. The elections office said Friday that District 1 Supervisor Moke Simon and District 4 Supervisor...

A missing Sonoma County woman was found dead recently in a remote area near Boonville, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office reported. According to the MCSO, deputies responded to the 29000 block of Mountain View Road in Boonville after someone reported a suspicious vehicle in the area around noon on Dec. 4.

The creative team at New Vintage Productions has partnered with the Soper Reese Theatre to bring a classic Dickens tale to life, but with a couple of twists. Merry Christmas, Scrooge! is an original, locally written play that retells the story of A Christmas Carol with a little help from Santa’s elves. And, the entire cast is made up of kids and teens ranging from ages 6 to 17.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A Clearlake woman died Friday evening after she was hit by a vehicle while walking along Highway 29 near Middletown. The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office did not release the name of the woman, which also was not available from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office on Monday.

Guy Fieri and his family were joined by more than 100 volunteers Tuesday night for a holiday shopping event for toys, bikes and other items that will go to families in need this holiday season. During the annual event, hosted by the Petaluma-based Guy Fieri Foundation, shoppers were at Windsor’s Walmart and included members of the Professional Firefighters of Sonoma County Local 1401 union, whose affiliates include Santa Rosa Fire Department and Sonoma County Fire District. The Guy Fieri Foundation has events held throughout the holiday season to benefit those in need in Sonoma County.

A new cafe is opening in the former Oakville Grocery space on the Healdsburg Plaza, according to an Instagram post by Shop Local Healdsburg. The new owner is Beryl Adler, well-known in the community as the general manager of Black Oak Coffee Roasters in Healdsburg. Adler is a longtime chef...

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Restaurants Restaurants Restaurants opened its first Bay Area outpost on Dec. 1.

This is the time of year when I look back on the last twelve months to learn more about you, our readers. Turns out you didn’t care much for the two articles I wrote outside of Lake County. Sonoma and San Francisco have their thing, but you read The Bloom to learn more about life here. So, I’ll probably stick to local stories in 2024 for our lead articles. Even so, our largest readership is still San Francisco and the Bay Area, followed by Sacramento. Sorry, Lake County, you are still in third place.

Lakeport lights up during the holiday season. As you drive down Main Street, you’ll be illuminated by brightly lit streetlamps, cheery shops, and a collection of restaurants to suit everyone’s tastes. Plus, they’ve got a great selection of small businesses that stock all kinds of unique, one-of-a-kind items. Here are a few places to find just the right thing for a loved one.

BREAKING: On Dec. 4, around 10:40am, Healdsburg Police Department officers responded to a report of multiple vehicles that were vandalized at Healdsburg High School. While gathering information from victims, an observant citizen alerted Police Dispatch of additional vehicle vandalism near the high school. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and located an individual matching the caller’s description.