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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Rotary Club of Lakeport announced it will hold its 97th annual Lakeport Rotary Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 9.
This annual tradition started in 1926 and has continued every year to this date.
The club will be hiding 2,880 eggs with 300 of them being “Special Pay” eggs.
The free event will happen at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.
Children aged 1 month to 12 years are welcome to participate.
The children will be divided into 3 age groups: 0-3; 4-8; 9-12 and directed to areas for their age group.
The gates open at 1:15 p.m. and the hunt begins at 1:30 pm.
Please note that parking at the fairgrounds has changed from prior years, so refer to the Lakeport Rotary Facebook Page for more information and follow the signs.
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The bill will protect survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination from weaponized defamation lawsuits.
Specifically, AB 933 will strengthen the legal protection of survivors who may face retaliatory defamation lawsuits from speaking publicly about their personal experiences.
“Survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination are our family, our neighbors, our friends, and our colleagues” said Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), vice chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus. “We have to empower anyone who would expose those who've done them harm, because their courageous act will protect others.”
“Far too often, perpetrators of sexual misconduct, abuse, assault and harassment use the court system to punish survivors for speaking out about their abuse. This further victimizes those who bravely choose to come forward,” said Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego). “This bill will protect them from being silenced and lift up the voices of survivors, so they can freely share their experiences without fear of retaliation.”
The #MeToo movement gave many assault and harassment survivors the opportunity to bravely join countless others in sharing their stories on a national platform, in solidarity.
At the same time, it unveiled a toxic and predatory culture that persists across all sectors of employment and society. While survivors courageously came forward, many were served with defamation lawsuits by those who abused them.
In fact, defamation lawsuits have become the weapon of choice by perpetrators to intimidate, punish, and silence their accusers. Existing law makes certain publications and speech - including complaints of sexual harassment – privileged and protected from civil defamation actions.
However, these protections are limited. AB 933 expands protections for speech made by a survivor, without malice, about their own experience of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.
This bill would make it harder for perpetrators to retaliate against survivors with legal threats and intimidation, but does not apply to unfounded claims.
This bill also helps take the burden off of survivors by providing reasonable attorneys’ fees and damages if they successfully defend themselves against meritless defamation lawsuits.
AB 933 now heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Aguiar-Curry represents the Fourth Assembly District, which includes all of Lake, Colusa, Napa and Yolo counties, and part of Sonoma County.
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The event will take place at 2 p.m. at 13587 Santa Clara Ave. in Clearlake Park.
There will be beautiful raffle baskets and live music set in a genuine afternoon tea atmosphere. Wear your favorite hat for a potential prize.
Tickets cost $40 per person.
For reservations call 707-995-3646.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Wine Alliance has opened the beneficiaries application process for nonprofit organizations seeking grants through the annual Wine Auction.
The Lake County 2022 Wine Auction presented by Adventist Health distributed $300,000 to 40 different 2022 beneficiaries.
This was made possible due to the event’s sponsors, the generosity of Shannon Family of Wines for the use of the venue and the generous bidding the evening of the event.
The application process to be chosen for funds from the 2023 22nd Annual Lake County Wine Auction is now open. Go to winealliance.org to submit an application.
The deadline for submission of applications is May 1, 2023.
For more information or questions please contact Marie Beery at
The 2023 Lake County Wine Auction will be held on Sept. 16 at the Mercantile by Shannon Family of Wines.
There will be wine tasting, samples of many of Lake County food purveyors, a three-course dinner prepared by Lower Lake High School Culinary class, Saw Shop Public House and Woodland College Lake County.
For more information go to www.winealliance.org.