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Fair’s Diaper Derby lacks speed of spring classic, but still a nail biter

It was probably inevitable that in a country that puts a premium on speed there would be a race for toddlers, yet Lake County Fair's version of the iconic Louisville run for the roses offers as much charm as the ponies.

Dawn Tanti, winner of the Diaper Derby, Lake County Fair, at the Kids' Zone, Aug. 31, 2024. Willam Roller- LAKE COUNTY PUBLISHING.

The theme for the 2024 Lake County Fair was "Barn in the USA", a fitting title for a county fair with such a strong anchor in agriculture. Every year the FFA and 4H youth farmers work tirelessly for several months raising their market animals for the Junior Farm Auction, ultimately raising funds for their futures. This year's auction began at 9 a.m. Saturday with a buyer's breakfast that gives the auction participants a final chance to pitch their animals and secure a good price. By noon the auctioneering is in full swing.

Junior Farm Auction brings county’s ag youth together

Probing the desires of residents here about design prospects of a new public park the Lake County Public Services Department, Park and Recreation division director met with several dozen residents to cull ideas on what amenities it could include.

Vision of donated property as a park, attracts public to Clearlake Oaks site

Alex Xu and Kevin Case offered input and answered questions about the Guenoc Valley Mixed-Use project last week. California Attorney General Rob Bonta removed the state’s objections to the project in January of 2023. “Today's settlement is an example of responsible development, demonstrating how developers can reduce both wildfire ignition risks and greenhouse gas impacts at new developments,” he said.

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Further questions answered about Guenoc Valley Project

On Thursday at the Judge’s Breakfast in Clearlake, Dennis Burke from North Coast Opportunities revisited a familiar topic, presenting on the emergency preparedness of our four-legged friends.

North Coast Opportunities shares tips on dealing with pets during emergencies

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Lake County Idol saved its love for music fans

If you want to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony, then Lake County Fairgrounds was the place to be Sunday but there is probably a bit of American Idol in all of us.

Local Sports

Kayaks at Clear Lake this weekend

Kayaks grab the spotlight at Clear Lake this weekend. The tournament is expected draw 130 boats and will go out of Redbud Park in Clearlake. The weigh-in will be on the water. The fish won’t be weighed but will be...

Crime and Public Safety

Bills to combat retail theft, local crime signed into law

On Friday, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) joined Governor Gavin Newsom, Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), legislative colleagues, and state and local leaders as groundbreaking legislation to combat retail theft and local crime was signed into law.