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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Post Offices nationwide will be open Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, and New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Most Post Offices will shorten retail lobby hours and close at noon on these dates. Regular mail delivery will be unaffected by the change.
Revised hours will be posted at each Post Office and commercial customers are asked to check with their business mail entry units for specific information regarding holiday hours of operation.
Blue collection boxes having final collection times before 12 p.m. will not be affected by these changes. However, collection boxes with final collection times scheduled after that may be collected early.
Therefore, mail should be deposited into these mailboxes by 12 p.m. for early pickup Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.
Customers requiring postal services later on those days are encouraged to contact their local Post Office. Customers also may call 1.800.ASK.USPS for additional information.
Areas where Post Offices may have different hours from this schedule will issue local media announcements specific to their locations.
Post Offices will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Only Priority Mail Express will be delivered on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. All Post Offices will be open and regular mail delivery will resume Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.
For the most up-to-date holiday information, go to www.usps.com/holidaynews . There you’ll find holiday mailing and shipping deadlines, packing tips and information about Letters to Santa.
Information is also included about all of the Postal Service’s holiday forever stamps, including Christmas: Holy Family Stamp, Christmas: Virgin and Child by Jan Gossaert, Eid Stamp, Gingerbread Houses, Global Evergreen Wreath International Stamp, Hanukkah Stamp, Kwanzaa Stamp and Poinsettia Stamps.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeworks, located at 307 N. Main St. in Lakeport, is now open Tuesdays through Saturdays.
In addition to fabulous products, arts, and crafts by Lake County artisans, local makers, musicians and authors will be hosting workshops and events.
Wayne Shaffer will answer questions about “great companion dogs” and sign his book, “A Better Dog in Six Weeks” on Friday, Dec. 6.
On Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7, Steve Bartholomew will share excerpts of his latest novel, “Black Bart Reborn.”
Lakeworks will be hosting another local author, Peter MacRae, as he discusses his book, “The Poppies of Mohammed,” on the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 14.
Every Thursday is Lake County Co-op Day, with fresh local produce available for sale.
And finally, workshops such as “making lavender wands” are being planned.
For more information, call Cheri, Christy or Lexie at 707-263-5787.
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SACRAMENTO – In a state noted for its freeways, Californians are riding trains in unprecedented numbers.
In 2012-13, Amtrak California carried a record 3.9 million passengers on its thriving Pacific Surfliner and San Joaquin rail lines.
Over the past 10 years, ridership on the Pacific Surfliner, the second-busiest rail corridor in the nation, and the San Joaquin, the fifth-busiest, increased by nearly one million passengers and ticket revenues skyrocketed from $44 million to $102 million.
“In California, a rail renaissance is underway. Train travel is increasingly seen as a smart option,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty.
Caltrans provides funding to run all three intercity passenger rail lines in California: the Pacific Surfliner, the San Joaquin, and the Capitol Corridor, which had a combined ridership of 5.6 million passengers in 2012-13. The recently approved 2013 California State Rail Plan includes plans to add more trips to each of the routes.
Since Caltrans began funding the Pacific Surfliner corridor between San Diego and San Luis Obispo in 1976, nearly $1 billion in capital improvements have been made, and the number of daily trains has risen nearly fourfold from three daily round trips to eleven.
Caltrans has invested $460 million since 1979 to improve the San Joaquin corridor between Bakersfield-Sacramento-and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area. Passenger service has increased from one daily round trip to six (four between Oakland and Bakersfield and two between Sacramento and Bakersfield).
In 2011, the Federal Railroad Administration awarded two grants to Caltrans for $168 million for the purchase of 15 rail cars for the Pacific Surfliner, three locomotives for the San Joaquin corridor, and 12 rail cars and three locomotives for the Capitol Corridor.
In Southern California, a $163 million, 15-mile main line track expansion between Commerce and Fullerton, known as the Triple Track Project, is building an additional third track next to two existing lines. The Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink, and freight trains currently share two tracks, which can create congestion.
Additionally, in 2012, three new tracks opened at Los Angeles Union Station along with a platform to serve Amtrak and Metrolink passengers.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – U.S. Cellular, in conjunction with its partner, King Street Wireless, announced that Lake County area residents now have access to high-speed 4G LTE services.
Customers in Lake County, including cities such as Clearlake, Lakeport, Kelseyville, Lower Lake, Middletown and Soda Bay can enjoy 4G LTE speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G and similar to a cable Internet connection.
The 4G LTE speeds provide an enhanced wireless experience with fast web browsing, smooth video streaming, video chatting and speedy app downloads.
U.S. Cellular currently offers many 4G LTE devices, including smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S® 4 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3, in addition to a tablet, a hotspot and a wireless modem.
“We’re continuously improving our customer experience, so we’re excited to offer 4G LTE speeds to customers in Lake County,” said Erryn Andersen, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Northwest market. “4G LTE speeds, along with our growing line-up of 4G LTE devices, will make customers’ lives simpler and easier with quick access to important information and entertainment on their devices.”
By the end of 2013, U.S. Cellular customers in more than 3,800 additional cities and towns will have access to 4G LTE speeds. Currently, 81 percent of U.S. Cellular customers have access to 4G LTE speeds and nearly 90 percent are expected to be covered by the end of the year.
U.S. Cellular has the highest call quality and network satisfaction of any national carrier, along with a valuable rewards program that recognizes customer loyalty. For more information about the 4G LTE experience, visit www.uscellular.com/4G .
4G LTE not available in all areas. See www.uscellular.com/4G for detailed coverage info. 4G LTE service is provided in partnership with King Street Wireless. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
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