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- Written by: California Highway Patrol
It will take place from 6 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday on State Route 53 south of Jessie Street in Lower Lake.
The goal of the CHP is to ensure the safe passage of each and every motorist by targeting roads where there is a high frequency of intoxicated or unlicensed drivers.
A sobriety/driver license checkpoint is a proven effective tool for achieving this goal and is designed to augment existing patrol operations.
Vehicles will be checked for drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or driving unlicensed.
The objective is to send a clear message to those individuals that consider driving and mixing alcohol or drugs, or driving when unlicensed, that you will be caught and your vehicle will be towed away.
Funding for this program was provided from a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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- Written by: City of Clearlake
This event was a huge success and would not have been made possible without the donations and help from the following businesses and community members:
• Foods Etc.
• Clover Dairy in Petaluma.
• Shearwood Forest.
• Elegant Touch.
• Susie's Sweet Treats.
• Bad Ass BLT's.
• Pasquinelli's in Lower Lake.
• Sharron Warren Jewelry.
• Highlands Senior Service Center.
• Amie Avila.
• Crystal Melanson and Naomi Melanson.
• Melissa Swanson.
• Alan Flora.
• Joyce Overton.
• Jessica Chernoh.
• Sgt. Ryan Peterson.
Finally, the city thanked Lower Lake High School students Madilynn Chernoh, Johnny Martinez, and Adam Viramontes for volunteering their time.
Later that evening the city of Clearlake held the annual Christmas parade. This parade included about 20 entries where Santa and Mrs. Claus made another appearance to meet with the community.
The city of Clearlake Recreation and Events Department will hold a Bunny Brunch on April 9, 2023, at the newly renovated Youth Center.
Additional details will be available soon. All proceeds from these events are used to help fund our newly formed Recreation and Events Division, dedicated to providing programs for our community and fun events throughout the year, including the Movies in the Park, the annual Soapbox Derby, an upcoming Spring Break camp, and Concerts in the Park.
Follow the city of Clearlake Facebook page for upcoming events and programs coming soon.
For more information regarding this or other events, please contact Tina Viramontes at 707-994-8201, Extension 131, or via email at
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- Written by: UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program
For the class of 2023, the format will be primarily online learning and readings from the Master Gardener Handbook.
The first class will be in person at the Agricultural Center in the last week in January.
The precise date and time of this in person class will be determined following discussions during the Orientations.
The date for the first orientation meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the Agricultural Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.
The date for the second orientation meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 5:30 p.m., also in the conference room of the Agricultural Center.
Please RSVP for one of these meetings by calling 707-263-6838 or by e-mailing
This meeting will provide an overview of the UCCE Master Gardener Program and what is expected of a UC Master Gardener volunteer.
The information will be presented by current UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator Louise Pagone. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.
To become eligible for the training, it is mandatory to attend an orientation meeting.
If you are unable to attend this meeting, please let them know when in December or January you would be able to attend a meeting. They will schedule another one, based on the incoming responses.
If you are unable to attend any meeting in December or January, please call the program at 707-263-6838 so they can arrange for a private meeting with the coordinator.
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- Written by: Lake County News reports
LAKEPORT, Calif. -- The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians has commenced work on a new water treament plant.
Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians held a ground breaking Ceremony for their new Water Treatment Plant November 29-2022 at 11.00 AM at the Tribal Site located at 1135 Soda Bay Road.
The grant funded project estimated at $7.23 million is funding from several donors including USDA, USEPA, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and Indian Health Service (IHS).
Construction of a new water treatment facility with upgraded water treatment technology and processes to meet regulatory requirements and provide safe drinking water.
Expanded storage with a 260,000-gallon tank capacity for drinking water and fire suppression.
New water delivery intertie pipeline that connects the Tribes two public water systems together in order to provide all Tribal users with safe water and reliable quantities. Once completed, the new system will support Tribal water needs for housing and economic development in the coming 30 years and beyond.
An opening prayer was conducted by Elder Lucille “Jojo” Gomez, who also blessed the ground, while Phillip C. Gomez provided the welcome and introduction.
A luncheon at the Community Centre took place after the ground breaking ceremony.
