LAKE BERRYESSA, Calif. – Hike to the summit of Berryessa Peak with the people who built the trail.

Meet at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Pope Creek Bridge parking lot in Napa on the corner of Pope Canyon Road and Knoxville Road.

With its unparalleled views of Lake Berryessa and 3,500-feet elevation gain, this challenging hike is sure to take your breath away.

Get to know your wild backyard during Tuleyome’s free guided hikes.

The group's experienced trail guides are there to lead the way as well as answer any questions you may have about the area.

Overall, the trail is a strenuous 14.5 miles and will take most of the day.

Please RVSP to Program Coordinator Jordan Power at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Tuleyome’s Home Place Adventure program believes everyone deserves access to the outdoors.

Tuleyome is a conservation nonprofit based in Woodland committed to protecting the wild and agricultural heritage of our region. While all hikes are free and open to the public, donations are gratefully accepted.

For more information and event details, visit www.tuleyome.org and check out our upcoming events.

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown has reappointed Robert Schneider, to the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Schneider, 66, of Davis, has served on the board since 2011.

The board's jurisdiction includes Lake County.

Schneider was senior policy director at Tuleyome from 2002 to 2013 and a partner at Verve Enterprises from 1995 to 2010 and at Bob Schneider Contractor, Ridge Builders Group, West Davis Associates from 1977 to 2010.

This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem.

Schneider is a Democrat.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Planning Commission's regular meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 2, has been canceled.

The commission is next scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

For more information about the commission, contact Deputy City Clerk Julie Burrow at 707-994-8201, extension 100.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The annual Upper Lake Holiday Light Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6.

The event starts at 6 p.m. with the tree lighting ceremony.

The 4-H will be offering tri-tip sandwiches and chili and the Senior Support Group will be selling hot drinks and desserts.

The Upper Lake eighth grade class will have a booth offering hot dogs, popcorn and handmade ornaments.

The parade will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to enter into the parade. The line up will be at the Upper Lake High School and Middle School parking lots.

No entry fee is required and trophies will be given out.

The theme this year is “A Country Christmas.”

Santa will arrive to take all the Christmas wishes for the children; parents, don’t forget your cameras.

Come join the fun and festivities.

This event is sponsored by the Upper Lake Community Council and the Northshore Fire Department.

For further information, contact Debbie at Country Carpets at 707-275-2000.

NORTH COAST, Calif. – The welcomed rain did not deter the four U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 8-8 of Lake County members who traveled to the Coast Guard Station at Noyo River in Ft. Bragg.

There they joined eight members of Flotilla 8-7 of Mendocino County to prepare a delicious Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 19 for the Coast Guard personnel – or “Coasties” – and families.

Flotilla 8-7 members roasted two turkeys, baked a ham, prepared five different kinds of dressing and made the gravy. 

Flotilla 8-8 provided cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, candied yams, green salad, bean salad and a corn casserole.

Also, two loaves of homemade bread, four dozen dinner rolls and butter were provided. 

For dessert, two pumpkins pies, one apple pie, and a custard cream pie, all homemade, were served. 

Cold drinks and water also were provided as well as the plates, napkins and eating utensils. 

Approximately 40 dinners were served to the station personnel, their wives and children, and flotilla members.

It was gratifying to have so many wives and families as well as Coasties at the luncheon.

The young families thoroughly enjoyed the meal and seconds were encouraged since there was more than enough food. 

The remaining food was refrigerated so that the Coasties could enjoy the left overs later especially the much sought-after turkey sandwiches.

For the past several years, the flotillas have prepared a Thanksgiving lunch for the Coast Guard personnel and families.

The event is always fun and greatly satisfying because it gives these young men and women who work so tirelessly keeping us safe a brief but heartfelt sense of home and the holidays.

Dorothy De Lope is public affairs officer for Flotilla 8-8.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The holiday wish trees have returned to Umpqua Bank in Lakeport and Kelseyville.

Umpqua Bank associates have committed to making holiday wishes come true for children under the supervision of, and in partnership with, Lake County Child Welfare Services.

The public is invited to stop by either of the two Umpqua Bank locations, choose a child’s card, and sign the register.

Items should be returned by Dec. 12 and placed in a gift bag or use one of the gift bags provided by Umpqua Bank.

The dedicated staff of Lake County Child Welfare Services will see that the gifts are delivered to the children.

Experience the joy of giving and brighten the holiday of a child in need. What a great way to teach your children the joy of giving.

People who are unable to purchase a gift but would like to sponsor one can notify bank staff who will do the shopping for them.

The Lakeport branch is located at 805 11th St. and the Kelseyville branch is located at 4280 Main St.

For information, call 707-262-3342 or 707-262-3389.