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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation announced an Impact Grant for $125,000 to United Way of the Wine Country for its “Schools of Hope” program.
Through the foundation's $125,000 grant, United Way of the Wine Country will expand Schools of Hope, a reading program that aims to increase the percentage of third grade students reading at grade level.
The grant will bring the program to nine additional schools in Lake and Mendocino counties, where only 23 percent of all third graders read proficiently and more than 80 percent are economically disadvantaged.
Students in the program have improved their reading fluency by 30 to 50 percent more than students at non-participating schools.
Umpqua Bank officials said the organization recognizes the connection between educational success and economic prosperity.
"As a community bank, we are committed to investing in the communities we serve,” said Nicole Stein, vice president of community responsibility at Umpqua Bank. “We believe we have an obligation to give back in meaningful ways, particularly to help make a difference in the lives of children and families. Through the continuation of our Impact Grants, we strive to further this commitment with larger, multi-year partnerships that remove barriers and give children the tools they need to be successful.”
Recipients of Impact Grants create opportunities for early childhood and K-12 youth that enhance the educational experience, promote well-being and inspire students to reach their full potential.
The grants are focused on helping to close the achievement gap for children, particularly those in poverty who are traditionally underserved.
The Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation was initially funded with $10 million in 2014.
It also funds Umpqua’s ongoing Community Giving grants – typically between $2,500 and $10,000 – to organizations focused on youth development and education, community development and arts access. Grants are available to nonprofit organizations throughout California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
Organizations can submit an application at www.umpquabank.com/communitygiving .
For more information about the Impact Grant recipients, visit www.umpquabank.com/impactgrants .
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to improving law enforcement and public safety services, will visit the California Highway Patrol (CHP) starting July 11, 2016.
During their four-day visit, the CALEA assessors will verify the CHP’s overall compliance with a set of standards designed to ensure the agency’s policies and procedures are consistent with law enforcement industry best practices.
The CHP initially received accredited status from CALEA in 2010 when it became the largest law enforcement agency in the nation to receive such an honor. Since that time, the CHP Academy and Communications Centers have also received accredited status.
This year, CALEA will assess the three functions of law enforcement, training and communications at the same time.
Because accreditation is an ongoing process, the Department must continuously prove compliance with CALEA standards and submit to periodic on-site assessments.
The assessors will visit CHP Headquarters, the CHP Academy in West Sacramento, and various administrative and field commands to examine all aspects of the department’s policies, procedures, administration, operations and support services.
Participation in the CALEA accreditation program is voluntary.
“The California Highway Patrol is always looking for ways to improve,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow, who has led the agency since 2008. “We welcome any opportunity for meaningful feedback and critique from recognized experts in law enforcement and public safety administration. CALEA has been a very valuable resource for us.”
As a part of the assessment process, members of the public are invited to comment on the CHP’s compliance with accreditation standards and ask questions about the accreditation process.
A public call-in session is scheduled for Monday, July 11, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Members of the public wishing to comment may call 916-843-4398.
Additionally, the public is invited to attend an information session on Tuesday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the California State Lottery Headquarters, 700 North 10th St., Sacramento.
UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Artist Anna Sabalone and Lake County Wine Studio are presenting an ongoing series of art classes and parties.
The next class will be held on Sunday, July 10, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
During the two-and-a-half-hour class, Sabalone will demonstrate with acrylic paints and participants will then paint a scene of boats on Clear Lake under the fireworks with Mt. Konocti in view.
All supplies will be provided along with a glass of wine for sipping for $40 each class.
Each class in future months will focus specifically on a different art medium.
Sabalone was born and raised in Lake County. She has been involved in the Lake County Arts Council since her teen years.
She attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of Leeds, England for her undergraduate degree in English, history and anthropology.
She earned her teaching credential and Master's of Education degree from UC Santa Barbara and has been teaching art, English, history and Academic Decathlon at Upper Lake High School since 2008.
For a class schedule, reservations and additional information, contact Susan Feiler at 707-293-8752.
Lake County Wine Studio is both a gallery for display of arts and a tasting room, wine bar and retail shop for the fine wines of Lake County.
Artist's shows are held on a monthly basis with art and wine receptions held the first Friday and subsequent Saturday of each month.
The gallery is located at 9505 Main St. in Upper Lake and is open daily during the months of June to August from 1 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 8 p.m.
For more information call the Lake County Wine Studio at 707-275-8030.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – A bridge replacement project on Hendricks Road is set to start this month.
Effective Monday, July 11, and continuing through Aug. 19, Hendricks Road bridge will be closed to all traffic in order to replace the bridge, according to the Lake County Department of Public Works.
Signage will be in place directing through traffic to use alternate routes.
This is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week closure.
For additional information contact the Public Works Department at 707-263-2341.
NICE, Calif. – The Lake County Republican Women will hold a lunch in Nice on Wednesday, July 13.
The group will meet at 11:45 a.m. at The Boathouse restaurant, 2685 Lakeshore Blvd.
Peter MacRae will be the guest speaker. He holds a master's degree in international relations from San Diego State University. His academic specialty deals with the inability of international law to deal with 21st century violent conflict.
During the master’s program he was the teaching assistant for upper division courses in conflict resolution. As a result, his academic interest and studies expanded to include today’s terrorism and terrorist organizations.
MacRae has written numerous essays on international conflict, international law and terrorism. He has three published works: “A Measured Response: The United Global Security Partnership,” “The Poppies of Mohammed,” a fact-based novel; and his master’s thesis, “Twenty-first Century Violent Conflict: The Insufficiency of International Law.”
In addition to his interest in world affairs, MacRae's recreational interests include fishing, spearfishing, boating, hiking, travel and cooking. As a former lifeguard for the city of San Diego, MacRae has been active in the United States Lifesaving Association and the World Lifesaving Federation ocean rescue competitions.
Along with his wife Patricia, MacRae lives in the Lake County. He will have copies of his books available for sale at the meeting.
Lunch selections include a French dip sandwich with au jus, smoked tri-tip smothered with Swiss cheese on a garlic sourdough roll or an oven-roasted turkey melt with cheddar and Swiss cheese, and sliced tomato on grilled sourdough. The meal comes with a choice of French fries, coleslaw, macaroni salad, soup or salad, plus ice tea, hot tea or coffee. everything else no host bar.
The price is $20 per person. Please RSVP by Monday morning so the restaurant can be notified.
Call 707-994-3543 with your reservation or email
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Following the lifting of a health advisory in the same area, the commercial and recreational rock crab fisheries are now open from Pigeon Point in San Mateo County south to the U.S. - Mexico border.
The commercial and recreational seasons for rock crab are open all year.
The open area along the mainland coast for rock crab fishery has been extended northward to include Pigeon Point, San Mateo County (37 1 N lat.).
This follows the lifting of the health advisory today by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and a recommendation from the director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), after consultation with the director of CDPH, to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Fish and Game Commission (Commission) to lift the closure.
The recreational and commercial rock crab fisheries are now open in ocean waters between 37 11 N lat. (Pigeon Point, San Mateo County) to the U.S - Mexico border. A closure remains in effect north of this point.
As a precaution, CDPH and OEHHA recommend that anglers and consumers not eat the viscera (internal organs, also known as "butter" or "guts") of crabs.
CDPH and OEHHA are also recommending that water or broth used to cook whole crabs be discarded and not used to prepare dishes such as sauces, broths, soups or stews.
The viscera usually contain much higher levels of domoic acid than crab body meat. When whole crabs are cooked in liquid, domoic acid may leach from the viscera into the cooking liquid.
This precaution is being recommended to avoid harm in the unlikely event that some crabs taken from an open fishery have elevated levels of domoic acid.
CDFW will continue to closely coordinate with CDPH, OEHHA and fisheries representatives to monitor domoic acid levels in rock crabs to determine when the fishery can safely be opened north of this location.
Areas open to crab fishing include:
– Commercial and recreational rock crab fisheries are open along the mainland coast south of 37 11 N lat. at Pigeon Point, San Mateo County and in state waters off the Channel Islands.
– Recreational Dungeness crab fishery is open north of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line. The recreational season is scheduled to close north of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line on July 30.
– Commercial Dungeness crab fishery is open north of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line and is scheduled to close on July 15.
Areas closed to crab fishing include:
– Commercial and recreational rock crab fisheries are closed north of 37 11 N lat. at Pigeon Point, San Mateo County.
– Commercial and recreational Dungeness crab fisheries are closed south of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line. The season closed on June 30 in this area.