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LAKEPORT, Calif. – A favorite time of the season arrives this Saturday at Leonardis Organics in Lakeport.
Jim Leonardis' annual U-Pick is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1010 Argonaut Road, Lakeport.
Most products will be sold for $1 per pound, which is an astounding deal for vine-ripened organic produce.
The vegetable fare is comprised of all organic produce including heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, summer squashes such as Cocozelle and a local favorite, Round de Nice, plus the traditional green zucchini.
A variety of sweet peppers including purple, white, green, red and yellow, plus the candy-sweet Red Nardellos and Red Pimiento peppers will be available.
Leonardis also features multiple variations of heirloom cucumbers, including Satsuki Midori, Striped Armenians, Suyo Long and Lemon. Pickers can also find purple and green tomatillos, basil, parsley and some winter squash.
In the delightful fall weather, this event is a real boon for those that can, freeze, pickle, dry or otherwise store summer abundance for winter.
U-pickers are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and a hat, bring bags or boxes, clippers and a smile.
For more information, contact Jim Leonardis at 707-483-4004 or email
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SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing two vacancies on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board.
This board makes recommendations to the CDFA secretary on all matters pertaining to the department’s rendering program.
CDFA enforces state rendering regulations through licensing and facility inspections.
Board vacancies are for individuals representing licensed renders, collection centers, or registered transporters of inedible kitchen grease.
The term of office for an advisory board member is three years.
Individuals interested in being considered for a board appointment should send a brief resume by Oct. 31 to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Attention: Dr. Jan Hershenhouse.
For more information on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board or CDFA’s Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch please contact Dr. Doug Hepper, Branch Chief, Meat Poultry and Egg Safety at 916-900-5004 or by e-mail
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – There is a new retail space coming soon in Lakeport and they want to feature your locally made products.
LakeWorks is the creation of Cheri Holden, owner of Watershed Books, with consultation from Thrive Lake County.
LakeWorks is soon to be located at 307 N. Main St. in Lakeport, adjacent to Watershed Books, and plans to feature Lake County made art, crafts, and home products.
They plan to be open by Nov. 1. With that in mind we are currently looking for quality products that are beautiful, functional and affordable. Makers will be paid a 60-percent commission on sales. This commission goes up to 80 percent by committing to staff the store one 3.5-hour shift per week.
Consignment length is 90 days, renewable at discretion of LakeWorks. The one-time nonrefundable set-up fee will be waived for those makers who enter their work by Dec. 1.
They are looking for all types of unique, handmade products: jewelry, hats, scarves, bags, soap, beauty products, candles, aprons, wallets, clothing, greeting cards, toys, and kitchen and garden supplies.
Art such as framed photography, small paintings, books, CDs and DVDs by local writers, musicians, and filmmakers would be great.
They also are looking to include local honey, olive oil, jams, pickles, veggie starts and other food items.
LakeWorks is modeled after the Share Exchange's Made Local Marketplace in Santa Rosa ( http://www.madelocalmarketplace.com/ ). In the future, they plan to partner with North Bay Made ( http://www.northbaymade.org/ ) to carry products from other North Bay counties and to allow them to carry products from our Lake County makers. That means expanded retail opportunities outside the county.
Makers interested in having their products evaluated can email their contact information, a picture of their wares and a product description to the Maker Managers at
Like LakeWorks on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lakemade .
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A&B Collision Inc. is adding new services.
The company announced that it is now a Hertz retail car and truck rental outlet.
They also can also provide vans and specialty vehicles with a few days' notice.
Other new offerings include mechanical as well as steering and suspension repair.
Popular services that will continue include collision repair, mechanical repair and free loaners for all customers.
A&B Collision Inc. is located at 7070 Old Highway 53 in Clearlake.
For more information, call 707-994-8800 or visit www.a-bcollision.com .