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Brian Fisher will be making a presentation of their exciting new Web site that is under development.
Anyone is welcome to come and view the presentation as it is indeed meant to boost and encourage new membership.
Participation is the key that drives the group’s progress and continues to improve Kelseyville’s image and appeal as a place to visit.
Seating capacity at this event is limited so you must RSVP in order to attend the pasta feed.
If you would like to join them just for the presentation, doors will be open to you at 7 p.m.
Please understand that if your name is not on the registration list you will not be able to join them until 7 p.m.
Tickets for the event are $15 per person and can be purchased ahead of time by visiting https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef23bene27096f23&oseq=&c=&ch=.
For further information please call, Helen Finch at 707-972-1807.
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LUCERNE, Calif. – Closed for the month of January to “refresh and renew,” Lakeside Art & Gifts – located next to the boat launch at Lucerne Harbor Park – is reopening in February.
Renovated by local artist and designer Brenda Reyes, the store has taken on an entire new look and feel.
“We love our store and wanted to give our guests a brand new shopping experience,” Reyes said. “Adding new displays, new decor, new paint and even two new artists, I believe we accomplished that.”
The entire renovation took nearly a month to complete and the artists’ co-op, located in the Harbor Village Artists Complex at 3697 E. Highway 20, is ready to have shoppers browse and buy.
Lakeside Art & Gifts hours are Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Several of the co-op’s 16 guest artists will be stopping in the store throughout the month of February.
You can find them on the web at www.lakesideart.org or like them on Facebook at Lakeside Art and Gifts.
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The rule issued in 2011 clarified that, consistent with long-established cultural and legal understanding, gratuities are the sole property of employees.
Under the Trump Administration’s proposed rule change, employers would be allowed to pocket tips earned by employees who are paid the federal minimum wage.
According to the Economic Policy Institute, this could result in employers taking up to $5.8 billion of workers’ earned tips.
The U.S. Department of Labor, which is spearheading the rule change, reportedly decided to shelve an economic analysis that highlighted the billions in gratuity earnings that workers could lose.
“When customers tip an employee, they expect their money to go to the employee, not the employer. Hardworking men and women, especially those who are paid close to the minimum wage, depend on every penny they've earned to feed their families, keep a roof over their heads, or advance their education or careers,” said Attorney General Becerra.
“The California Department of Justice is prepared to use every tool at our disposal to protect these hardworking Americans,” Becerra said. “We file our opposition today with a particular sense of urgency, given that the U.S. Department of Labor reportedly took action to obscure the unfavorable economic analysis showing that workers could lose billions in earnings if the proposed change goes into effect.”
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are required to pay their employees the federal minimum wage.
Employers can meet this requirement either by paying employees the full cash federal minimum wage – currently $7.25 per hour – or by paying a lower cash wage, no less than $2.13 per hour, and making up the difference with the tips that the employee earns. The latter practice is known as a “tip credit.”
The Trump Administration’s proposed rescission of the 2011 rule would allow employers who pay employees the federal minimum wage to claim the employees’ tips for any purpose.
Unlike federal law, California law requires employers to pay all employees a cash minimum wage and prohibits employers from commandeering “any gratuity or a part thereof” intended for an employee. However, workers in many other states do not have the same protections.
Joining Attorney General Becerra and co-leaders Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro in sending today’s letter are the Attorneys General of: Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, Washington and the District of Columbia.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Shannon Ridge Family of Wines has released the latest video in its series of short films highlighting the philosophy of Clay Shannon and his vineyard management company, Shannon Ranches.
“Shannon Ranch Values” showcases the sustainable ideals and practices at the heart of Shannon's Lake County operations, and may be viewed above or on the Shannon Ridge YouTube channel, along with several other videos in the series.
As the vineyard management division of Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, Shannon Ranches oversees all of the vineyards and manages the flock of sheep that patrol the properties. Sustainability is the overriding philosophy of Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, and it can be seen in the video as well as the day-to-day operations of the company.
"Caring for the land is essential.” said Clay Shannon. “We accomplish this by integrating a flock of sheep into our sustainable farming system. The sheep clean and sanitize the vineyards, which reduces our dependence on chemicals and fossil fuels, while leaving behind natural fertilizer as they make their way along the vineyard rows."
The unbeatable combination of temperate high-altitude breezes, well-drained volcanic soils, and eager yet amiable sheep, produces grapes that result in delicious premium wines.
"Cabernet Sauvignon is king here in our High Valley Vineyard; however, other varietals including Sauvignon Blanc and Petite Sirah also produce incredible flavors when grown here in these conditions," noted Shannon.
Shannon Ranch Values was produced by Napa Films and is available for viewing on the Shannon Ridge YouTube channel.
The Shannon Ridge Family of Wines portfolio is available nationwide, and includes Shannon Reserve, Shannon Ridge High Elevation Collection, Buck Shack, High Valley, Playtime and Vigilance.