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- Written by: America's Best Restaurants
LAKEPORT, Calif. — Lakeport restaurant Gaslight Grill hosted a visit from America’s Best Restaurants earlier this month.
America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, brought its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on May 9.
Popular dishes were highlighted, along with an extensive on-camera interview with owners Rod and Deanne Padel about the restaurant’s special place in the community.
The episode will be aired extensively on social media channels at a later date.
Established in 1988, Gaslight Grill is situated in historic downtown Lakeport, offering a tavern-style ambience and serving an American menu of casual dishes.
Originally known as Jack’s Gaslight Grill, the popular eatery closed in 2010 before the Padels revived it in 2017.
Gaslight Grill serves sandwiches and burgers, soups and salads, appetizers, and house specialties such as the hot pastrami sandwich and the turkey melt. They have daily food specials, happy hour, and a wide selection of beer and wine including sixteen beers on tap, including some that rotate seasonally.
The restaurant’s finished episode premiere date will be announced on their Facebook page and will be featured on America’s Best Restaurants’ website at https://americasbestrestaurants.com/rests/california/gaslight-grill.
Restaurants featured on the ABR Roadshow are selected based on their customer reviews, menu items, social media presence and level of involvement with their community. They are found through customer nominations, internal vetting or by a restaurant applying to be featured at www.americasbestrestaurants.com.
The Gaslight Grill, located at 135 N. Main St. in Lakeport, is open Monday through Saturday.
For more information, call 707-263-1404 or visit https://www.facebook.com/gaslightgrilllakeport.
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- Written by: AAA
Californians are paying an average of $4.87 for a gallon of gas right now, down five cents from last week. Compared to last Memorial Day weekend’s state average of $5.17, current gas prices are down by 30 cents.
“Gas prices haven’t been this low over Memorial Day since 2021 when the national average was $3.04,” said Doug Johnson, spokesperson, AAA Mountain West Group. “Supply and demand are playing a role in this year’s lower pump prices as crude oil supply is currently surpassing demand.”
Fuel prices around the state:
• Lake County: $4.90;
• San Francisco: $5.13;
• Oakland: $5.05;
• San Jose: $5.01;
• Sacramento: $4.99;
• Fresno: $4.93;
• Stockton: $4.90.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration, or EIA, gasoline demand decreased from 8.79 million b/d last week to 8.64.
Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 224.7 million barrels to 225.5. Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.6 million barrels per day.
Oil market dynamics
At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI fell 46 cents to settle at $61.57 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 1.3 million barrels from the previous week. At 443.2 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 6% below the five-year average for this time of year.
EV charging
The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station stayed the same this past week at 36 cents.
Nationwide stats: Gas
The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are California ($4.87), Hawaii ($4.49), Washington ($4.38), Oregon ($3.99), Nevada ($3.93), Alaska ($3.64), Illinois ($3.44), Arizona ($3.37), Idaho ($3.32), and Pennsylvania ($3.31).
The nation's top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Mississippi ($2.66), Louisiana ($2.71), Alabama ($2.74), Tennessee ($2.77), Texas ($2.78), Arkansas ($2.80), South Carolina ($2.81), Oklahoma ($2.81), Kentucky ($2.85), and Missouri ($2.87).
Nationwide stats: Electric
The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Alaska (51 cents), West Virginia (49 cents), Tennessee (48 cents), Hawaii (46 cents), Montana (45 cents), Louisiana (44 cents), New Hampshire (42 cents), South Carolina (42 cents), Arkansas (42 cents), and Kentucky (42 cents).
The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (25 cents), Missouri (27 cents), Maryland (28 cents), Delaware (29 cents), Nebraska (30 cents), Utah (30 cents), Iowa (32 cents), Massachusetts (32 cents), New Mexico (33 cents), and District of Columbia (33 cents).
Find gas prices at https://gasprices.aaa.com/.
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- Written by: Blue Zones Project Lake County
The recent celebration included a team walk through the scenic trails of Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, followed by healthy snacks and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Jonas Energy Solutions worksite.
A fourth-generation business rooted in Lake County, Jonas Energy Solutions has long demonstrated a commitment to employee well-being and community involvement.
From supporting local charities and community improvement measures to creating a workplace culture that prioritizes health and connection, Jonas is setting the standard for businesses that care.
One of the standout additions in their Blue Zones journey is the implementation of an on-site vegetable garden.
Designed to provide fresh produce for employees and their families, the garden also serves as a peaceful place to downshift during the workday — encouraging mindfulness, movement and connection with nature.
“Becoming a BZP-approved worksite was a natural fit for Jonas,” said Tonya Jones of Jonas Energy Solutions. “We're committed to our employees' well-being, and this program perfectly aligns with that goal. We love our Blue Zones/Jonas garden and can't wait to share the fruits of our labor!”
Through their continued efforts, Jonas Energy Solutions exemplifies how business leadership and community well-being go hand-in-hand.
Their workplace improvements reflect several of the Blue Zones Power 9 principles, including moving naturally, cultivating a strong Positive Pack, and creating an environment where employees feel supported and valued.
“Jonas Energy Solutions has taken meaningful, practical steps to support employee wellness,” said Jamey Gill, executive director of Blue Zones Project Lake County. “Their efforts are a great example of how local businesses are creating an even healthier and more connected workplace Culture.”
For more information on how your organization can become a Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite, visit https://lakecounty.bluezonesproject.com/.
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- Written by: Redwood Credit Union
RCU’s board of directors sets the credit union’s strategic direction and policies. Because credit unions are not-for-profit cooperatives, RCU’s board is composed of RCU members who serve voluntarily and are elected by the membership.
Re-elected for three-year terms (2025–2028) are the following.
Judy Herrerias-James has served as an RCU volunteer official since 2013. She is the owner of Stony Point Vineyard, and serves as a board member for the Sonoma County Workforce Investment Board, the Sonoma County Farm Bureau and the Redwood Credit Union Services Group. Herrerias-James graduated from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business Management.
Lisa Wittke Schaffner has been an RCU volunteer official since 2012 and is the incoming RCU Board chair. She is CEO of the North Coast Builders Exchange, sits on the Board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin and she is vice president of the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation. She also sits on the boards of the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber and Sonoma County Fair. Wittke Schaffner has degrees in government and journalism from California State University at Sacramento.
Rod Dole has been an RCU volunteer official since 1978. He is the retired auditor/controller/treasurer/tax collector for Sonoma County. He formerly served as co-chair for Ygrene, trustee for CALTrust, and on the president’s advisory board at Sonoma State University.
The board has also named its officer roles for the year as follows: Lisa Wittke Schaffner, board chair; Debbie Watts, board vice chair; David Gouin, board secretary; and Rod Dole, board treasurer.
To learn about the credit union’s performance, community impact, technology enhancements, and more for last year, view RCU’s interactive online 2024 Annual Report.
Founded in 1950, Redwood Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution providing personal and business banking to consumers and businesses in the North Bay and San Francisco.
RCU has more than $9.1 billion in assets and serves more than 489,000 members with full-service branches from San Francisco to Ukiah. For more information, call 800-479-7928, visit redwoodcu.org, or follow RCU on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn for news and updates.