Space News: Mojave Desert tests prepare for NASA Mars roving
Team members of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission took a test rover to Dumont Dunes in California’s Mojave Desert earlier this month to improve knowledge of the best way to operate a similar rover, Curiosity, currently flying to Mars for an August landing.
Aug. 17 ‘Taste of Lakeport’ showcases Lake County wine, local restaurants
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The 16th annual food and wine event, “A Taste of Lakeport,” will once again pair premium Lake County wines with gourmet food from local purveyors.
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Purrfect Pals: More kittens and big cats
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Visit the county’s animal shelter this week and you’ll see several young felines ready to make your acquaintance.
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Military Update: A few more lives to remember on Memorial Day
Even as the war in Afghanistan is featured less often on evening newscasts or front pages of our newspapers, Americans still involved in the fight continue to die there, deepening the pool of Memorial Day remembrances with new heroes and fresh heartbreak.
Space News: A new count of potentially hazardous asteroids
Observations from NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) have led to the best assessment yet of our solar system’s population of potentially hazardous asteroids.
Cultivating hope: Homeless youth learn about gardening
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Few things are more overwhelming than having nowhere to live.
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Helping Paws: Big crop of dogs needing homes
LAKEPORT, Calif. – There’s a big crop of dogs waiting for new homes this week at Lake County’s animal shelter.
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EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk celebrates with surprises this year
MIDDLETOWN, CA – The 10th annual EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk will open in June, and the installation of sculptures in dialogue with nature will be available for viewing through Oct. 13 at Middletown Trailside Nature Preserve County Park.
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The Veggie Girl: Radish ramblings
Wild radishes grew prolifically along roadsides and in fields during my childhood, and their slender seed pods provided my friends and me with a handy snack when we were out and about.
Space News: NASA showered with bold new concepts for Mars exploration
NASA’s call to scientists and engineers to help plan a new strategy to explore Mars has resulted in a flurry of unique and bold ideas, almost doubling the number of expected submissions.
REGIONAL: Wardens arrest two repeat abalone poachers
MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. – California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) wardens have arrested two repeat abalone poachers for poaching and possession of abalone for sale on the black market.
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Clear Lake CHP to be out in force this weekend
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Clear Lake Area California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be out in force this weekend to ensure safety on the roadways of Lake County.
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Memorial Day weekend offers full schedule of events; weather predicted to improve
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Despite the rainy, cold weather on Friday, forecasters are predicting better conditions for the busy schedule of events planned around the county during Memorial Day weekend.
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Running Creek Casino makes Memorial Day weekend debut
UPPER LAKE, Calif. – California’s newest casino officially opened its doors to the public at a Friday afternoon ceremony.
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Dry conditions require caution for Memorial Day weekend; fire officials concerned over fire danger
Memorial Day weekend is often the kickoff for summer vacations and outdoor activities. However, Cal Fire is urging caution this holiday weekend due to the increasing fire danger throughout California.
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