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The story has been updated with a comment from the chief public defender.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – A judge has ordered a Kelseyville man to stand trial for killing his wife in January with a hammer.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Water quality testing continues at homes impacted by the Robin Lane sewer spill as the UV filtration and sanitization systems are installed.

By Nadia Lathan and Nigel Duara, CalMatters

A statue is fully covered in black fabric and plastic sheeting, tied at the base, standing on a paved campus walkway. Behind it, a modern building with large windows and a few people walking by suggests an active public space. — A statue of César Chávez is covered with black fabric and a plastic tarp at the Fresno State Peace Garden in Fresno on March 18, 2026. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters

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As Californians reel from César Chávez’s sex abuse allegations, city leaders across the state say they are considering removing his iconography by changing street names, libraries and monuments.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued a proclamation declaring March 16 through March 20, 2026, as "Women's Military History Week."

**New Kelseyville High School Principal Stephanie Wayment. Photo courtesy of the Kelseyville Unified School District.**

A 28-year journey comes full circle for veteran educator with deep Lake County roots.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Kelseyville Unified School District has selected a veteran educator with deep roots in the community to lead Kelseyville High School beginning in the coming academic year.