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: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 29 March 2023 01:29; 29 March 2023

Charity raffle bill clears committee

SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, advanced that would allow the continuation of 50-50 raffles at major league sports stadiums – an important fundraising tool for nonprofits.

“Charitable raffles provide an important funding stream for a host of organizations benefiting youth and the underserved,” Sen. Dodd said. “Over the years, these raffles have raised millions for a diverse group of charitable organizations throughout the state.”

In California, a key fundraiser for nonprofits has been the 50-50 raffle, in which 50% of the proceeds go to a winner and 50% go back to the hosting organization.

For instance, since the creation of 50-50 raffles, the San Francisco Giants Community Fund has been able to serve over 150,000 youths with 30,000 kids benefiting annually.

However, the law allowing these raffles is about to expire.

Senate Bill 650 removes the Jan. 1, 2024 sunset so professional sports teams and sports organizations can continue to provide millions of dollars in charitable funding to worthy philanthropic organizations.

SB 650 is supported by numerous organizations, including professional sports teams such as the San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors. It passed the Senate Governmental Organizational committee Tuesday with unanimous support.

“The 50 50 raffle has allowed us to expand the reach of our program,” Amy Tovar, general counsel for the Giants, testified before the committee. “This has been a complete game-changer for the Giants community.”

Dodd represents the Third Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Yolo, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Sacramento counties.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Thursday, 23 March 2023 03:15; 23 March 2023

Bill to prevent weaponized defamation lawsuits against survivors of abuse passes Assembly Judiciary Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Assemblymembers Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) and Chris Ward (D-San Diego) announced Tuesday that their Assembly Bill 933 passed the Assembly Committee on Judiciary with an 8-0 vote.

The bill will protect survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination from weaponized defamation lawsuits.

Specifically, AB 933 will strengthen the legal protection of survivors who may face retaliatory defamation lawsuits from speaking publicly about their personal experiences.

“Survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination are our family, our neighbors, our friends, and our colleagues” said Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), vice chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus. “We have to empower anyone who would expose those who've done them harm, because their courageous act will protect others.”

“Far too often, perpetrators of sexual misconduct, abuse, assault and harassment use the court system to punish survivors for speaking out about their abuse. This further victimizes those who bravely choose to come forward,” said Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego). “This bill will protect them from being silenced and lift up the voices of survivors, so they can freely share their experiences without fear of retaliation.”

The #MeToo movement gave many assault and harassment survivors the opportunity to bravely join countless others in sharing their stories on a national platform, in solidarity.

At the same time, it unveiled a toxic and predatory culture that persists across all sectors of employment and society. While survivors courageously came forward, many were served with defamation lawsuits by those who abused them.

In fact, defamation lawsuits have become the weapon of choice by perpetrators to intimidate, punish, and silence their accusers. Existing law makes certain publications and speech - including complaints of sexual harassment – privileged and protected from civil defamation actions.

However, these protections are limited. AB 933 expands protections for speech made by a survivor, without malice, about their own experience of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.

This bill would make it harder for perpetrators to retaliate against survivors with legal threats and intimidation, but does not apply to unfounded claims.

This bill also helps take the burden off of survivors by providing reasonable attorneys’ fees and damages if they successfully defend themselves against meritless defamation lawsuits.

AB 933 now heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Aguiar-Curry represents the Fourth Assembly District, which includes all of Lake, Colusa, Napa and Yolo counties, and part of Sonoma County.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 18 March 2023 20:55; 18 March 2023

Lake County Wine Alliance announces beneficiary application available

**The Lake County 2022 Wine Auction’s beneficiaries at the check presentation in December 2022. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.**

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Wine Alliance has opened the beneficiaries application process for nonprofit organizations seeking grants through the annual Wine Auction.

The Lake County 2022 Wine Auction presented by Adventist Health distributed $300,000 to 40 different 2022 beneficiaries.

This was made possible due to the event’s sponsors, the generosity of Shannon Family of Wines for the use of the venue and the generous bidding the evening of the event.

The application process to be chosen for funds from the 2023 22nd Annual Lake County Wine Auction is now open. Go to winealliance.org to submit an application.

The deadline for submission of applications is May 1, 2023.

For more information or questions please contact Marie Beery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The 2023 Lake County Wine Auction will be held on Sept. 16 at the Mercantile by Shannon Family of Wines.

There will be wine tasting, samples of many of Lake County food purveyors, a three-course dinner prepared by Lower Lake High School Culinary class, Saw Shop Public House and Woodland College Lake County.

For more information go to www.winealliance.org.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Monday, 27 March 2023 03:31; 27 March 2023

Lakeport Rotary Club Easter Egg Hunt takes place April 9

**Children of all ages are welcome to participate in the annual Lakeport Rotary Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Lakeport, California. Courtesy photo.**

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Rotary Club of Lakeport announced it will hold its 97th annual Lakeport Rotary Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 9.

This annual tradition started in 1926 and has continued every year to this date.

The club will be hiding 2,880 eggs with 300 of them being “Special Pay” eggs.

The free event will happen at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

Children aged 1 month to 12 years are welcome to participate.

The children will be divided into 3 age groups: 0-3; 4-8; 9-12 and directed to areas for their age group.

The gates open at 1:15 p.m. and the hunt begins at 1:30 pm.

Please note that parking at the fairgrounds has changed from prior years, so refer to the Lakeport Rotary Facebook Page for more information and follow the signs.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Tuesday, 21 March 2023 00:55; 21 March 2023

Park Study Club to host Spring Tea event April 22

CLEARLAKE PARK, Calif. — The Park Study Club will hold its annual Spring Tea fundraiser on Saturday, April 22.

The event will take place at 2 p.m. at 13587 Santa Clara Ave. in Clearlake Park.

There will be beautiful raffle baskets and live music set in a genuine afternoon tea atmosphere. Wear your favorite hat for a potential prize.

Tickets cost $40 per person.

For reservations call 707-995-3646.

Follow the group on Facebook.

: CALTRANS ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌; Posted On Friday, 17 March 2023 02:04; 17 March 2023

Caltrans plans major roadwork through March 23

NORTH‌‌ ‌‌COAST, ‌‌ ‌‌Calif. — Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌reports‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌following‌‌ ‌‌road‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌will‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌taking‌‌ ‌‌place‌‌ ‌‌‌around‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌North‌‌ ‌‌Coast‌‌ ‌‌during‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌coming‌‌ ‌‌week. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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Included‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌Mendocino‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌may‌‌ ‌‌impact‌‌ ‌‌Lake‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌commuters, as well as work in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
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Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌advises‌‌ ‌‌motorists‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌drive‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌caution‌‌ ‌‌when‌‌ ‌‌approaching‌‌ ‌‌work‌‌ ‌‌areas‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌‌prepared‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌stop‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌traffic‌‌ ‌‌control‌‌ ‌‌stations. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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The‌‌ ‌‌Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌Traffic‌‌ ‌‌Operations‌‌ ‌‌Office‌‌ ‌‌has‌‌ ‌‌reviewed‌‌ ‌‌each‌‌ ‌‌project‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌determined‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌individual‌‌ project‌‌ ‌‌delays‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌expected‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌less‌‌ ‌‌than‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌statewide‌‌ ‌‌policy‌‌ ‌‌maximum‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌‌30‌‌ ‌‌minutes‌‌ ‌‌unless‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
noted‌‌ ‌‌otherwise. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

For‌‌ ‌‌updates‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌this‌‌ ‌‌list‌‌ ‌‌check‌‌ ‌‌QuickMap‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌‌www.dot.ca.gov‌‌‌ or‌‌ ‌‌1-800-GAS-ROAD‌‌ ‌‌‌(1-800-427-7623). ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

— Utility work west of Upper Lake near Scotts Valley Road will begin on Monday, March 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

— Utility work in Lucerne from Third Street to Country Club Drive will conclude on Friday, March 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Utility work in Lucerne from Fifth Street to Ogden Road will begin on Monday, March 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 29

— Road work north of Spruce Grove Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 175

— Utility work will occur near Arroyo Vista Road on Wednesday, March 22. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

— Tree work in Albion from Albion Little River Road to Little River Airport Road will occur on Monday, March 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work in Fort Bragg from Manzanita Street to Pudding Creek Road will begin on Friday, March 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Paving work in Fort Bragg from Airport Road to Happy Lane is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1FA

— Utility work at Westport will occur on Tuesday, March 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Emergency work from Usal Road to Leggett at U.S. 101 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

Highway 20

— Road work in Willits at Franklin Avenue will occur on Monday, March 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Slide removal at Pieta Creek Bridge continues. Northbound lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work at the Crawford Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work near Henry Station Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Tree work in Ukiah at the East Perkins Street Overcrossing will occur on Wednesday, March 22. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns through the area.

— Irvine Lodge Safety Rest Area will be closed through May 2023.

— Emergency work from Leggett at Route 1 to Confusion Hill continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

— Bridge work between Peine Road and Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Construction in the Last Chance Grade area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 25-minute delays.

Highway 199

— Electrical work near the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. The rest area is currently closed. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 96

— Highway construction between Hostler Fire Department Housing Road and Tish Tang Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Emergency storm damage repair between Weitchpec Road and New Village Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

— Tree work south of Bluff Creek Road will begin on Monday, March 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Slipout repair from the Mendocino County Line to just north of Hartsook Inn will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Bridge work near Myers Flat will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Emergency work from ‘B’ Street to “D” Street will continue. A northbound lane closure will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Shoulder work from Route 200 to Georgia Pacific Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

Highway 169

— Roadway excavation between Division of Highways Road and Weitchpec Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 211

— Emergency work at Fernbridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Emergency work at Fernbridge. A full closure will occur Friday, March 17 at 10 p.m. through Monday, March 20 at 5 a.m. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

Highway 254

— Flooding has occurred between Sorenson Road and Holmes Flat Road. A full closure is in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

— Slide removal between Holmes Flat Road and Barkdull Road will continue. A full closure will be in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

Highway 299

— Emergency culvert repair west of Old Highway 299 will begin on Tuesday, March 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Roadway excavation between Willow Creek and Old Three Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 128

— Emergency work in Yorkville from Fish Rock Road to Sonoma County Line will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

Highway 162

— Bridge work at the Outlet Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

— Bridge work between Peine Road and Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Construction in the Last Chance Grade area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 25-minute delays.

Highway 199

— Electrical work near the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. The rest area is currently closed. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 96

— Highway construction between Hostler Fire Department Housing Road and Tish Tang Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Emergency storm damage repair between Weitchpec Road and New Village Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

— Tree work south of Bluff Creek Road will begin on Monday, March 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Slipout repair from the Mendocino County Line to just north of Hartsook Inn will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Bridge work near Myers Flat will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Emergency work from ‘B’ Street to ‘D’ Street will continue. A northbound lane closure will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Shoulder work from Route 200 to Georgia Pacific Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

Highway 169

— Roadway excavation between Division of Highways Road and Weitchpec Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 211

— Emergency work at Fernbridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Emergency work at Fernbridge. A full closure will occur Friday, March 17 at 10 p.m. through Monday, March 20 at 5 a.m. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

Highway 254

— Flooding has occurred between Sorenson Road and Holmes Flat Road. A full closure is in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

— Slide removal between Holmes Flat Road and Barkdull Road will continue. A full closure will be in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

Highway 299

— Emergency culvert repair west of Old Highway 299 will begin on Tuesday, March 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Roadway excavation between Willow Creek and Old Three Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.