Reporting

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The automobile is a fixture of American life, and in rural areas like Lake County’s it’s critical to getting to and from school, work and other commitments. But for drivers in Lake County, the roadways can be dangerous places.</p>

<p>Mental health patients often don't get the physical health care they need. Journalist Martha Bebinger examines efforts to find these patients a new "medical home."</p>

<p>One of the most popular rides for bicyclists in Natomas could be one the region’s most dangerous.</p>

<p>The safety of Lake County’s roadways is a matter of great concern not just for drivers but for officials and agencies across a broad spectrum – from health to planning, public works to law enforcement.</p>

<p>Curtis Jasper has come a long way since December, when he was living on the streets of Los Angeles, all but crippled by multiple ulcers on his legs. For eight years he tended his ulcers by himself on the streets, changing his dressings in bathrooms in public libraries and restaurants — any pl

<p>Lake County's roads, combined with drivers under the influence, have led to an increasingly deadly situation on the county's roadways.</p>

<p>Sweeping vistas, clear blue skies, colorful countryside – all define the geography of California's Lake County's. For motorists, however, the roads are both beautiful and harrowing, with the number of vehicle crashes in recent years showing a marked increase.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Terri Tavita lets her 10-year-old son ride his bike 1 mile to and from school, but not without misgivings. Concerns about traffic safety top the list.</p>

<p>What do you do if you want to properly dispose of expired or unused prescription medications? It’s not the easiest thing to do here.</p>