LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – For those who still haven't submitted comments on the state's review of an application to designate the Clear Lake hitch an endangered species, the deadline is this week.

Comments can be submitted to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife by this Friday, June 14.

Letters may be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailed to Kevin Thomas at California Department Fish and Wildlife, 1701 Nimbus Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.

The Center for Biological Diversity submitted the application last fall and earlier this year the California Fish and Game Commission decided to begin a yearlong review process, as Lake County News has reported.

NAPA COUNTY, Calif. – Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit will conduct a control burn in Pope Valley in Napa County on Thursday, June 13.

The prescribed control burn will be located at Snell Valley Road, approximately two miles east of Butts Canyon Road.

The scheduled time for the control burn is between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Prescribed vegetation management burns are carefully planned and controlled burns that must meet strict criteria of ecological benefit, weather parameters, smoke management and fire safety guidelines. When all conditions (prescriptions) are met, trained wild land firefighters burn while monitoring the set criteria, fire behavior and designated fire control lines.  

The benefits of low intensity fire in the natural environment are as follows:

• Cleansing of the wild land debris. Excessive dead and down branches, brush and small trees are burned converting fuels that are hazards in the summer into rich soil nutrients for larger species of vegetation.
• Providing habitat. Removal of decadent fuel encourages the growth of seasonal grasses and leafier plants which affords highly nutritional food and habitat to a wider range of animals.
• Killing disease. Low intensity fire helps eliminate and control diseased plants and trees.
• New growth. Controlled burning encourages the healthy growth of new plants, especially those fire dependent for renewal or seed dispersion.
• Reduces opportunity for destructive fires. Prescribed controlled burns decrease the size and frequency of large uncontrolled destructive wildfires. Prescribed burns are safer for firefighters and area residents.

For more information about fire safety or prescribed fire and its benefits visit the Cal Fire Web site
www.fire.ca.gov or call your local Cal Fire facility.

NICE, Calif. – Come enjoy a great meal at the Sons of Italy Lodge on Saturday, June 15.

The dinner will be prepared by Sons of Italy members who want to put their hands and hearts together for this nonprofit venue, located on the Northshore.

Tickets will be sold at the door for the dinner dance on June 15 for $15 but please call 707-274-9952 for reservations of more than four.

The price includes oven roasted Italian breaded chicken, vegetables, scalloped potatoes, fresh salad, dessert, coffee, tea and ice water.  

The no host bar will open at 5 p.m. and dinner will start at 6 p.m., dancing with the High Notes Band will follow the meal.

This is a fundraiser for the club, as well as a membership drive. Bring a friend, the family, everyone is welcome.

The lodge is located at 2817 E. Highway 20 in Nice, telephone 707-274-2244.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – One Step Away, an NCO partner, will be holding a huge book sale on Saturday, June 15.

The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Community Action warehouse, located at 785 Bevins St. in Lakeport.

Hundreds of titles and genres to choose from including, spiritual, mystery, western, romance, craft,  children's, how to and much more.

Hard back books are $1 each, and paper backs are 50 cents each. Or you can choose to receive a book in exchange for a canned food item.

All donations stay local, and are used to help needy families, Lake County's homeless/transient population and veterans in need of a hand up.

For more information or to make book donations, please contact Jimalene Carroll at 707-245-5219.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Green Party of Lake County will mark Father's Day with a barbecue at the group's Sunday, June 16 meeting.

The meeting will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lakeport Lagoons, 1800 S. Main St.

Barbecue chicken and coffee will be provided. Please bring side dishes to share and beverages.

The Green Party of Lake County is part of the Green Party of California and the Green Party of the United States.

Meetings are every third Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lakeport Lagoons.

All Green party members and nonmembers are welcome to the free meetings. Donations are appreciated.

For more information visit www.cagreens.org , and www.gpus.org and www.lakecountygreenparty.bravesites.com , email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Joanne at 707-263-3391.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville Business Association is pleased to present the summer’s first Kickin’ in the Country Street Dance on Thursday, June 20, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Main Street in Kelseyville.

The event welcomes LC Diamonds for the first time.

This popular band has been performing around Lake County for many years. They bring the music you remember and love back to life with some vintage rock and blues. Their high energy show will get you on your feet and dancing.

The members of the band are Shaun Hornby, lead vocals; Dave Hagberg, lead vocals; Richard Knoll, drums; Mark Buehnerkemper, keyboards and backing vocals; and Dale Billester, bass guitar.

The sponsors are Kelseyville Pharmacy and California Exterminators Alliance, both active in the community and KBA members.

Kelseyville Pharmacy is a friendly, full service good neighbor pharmacy with a dedicated and knowledgeable staff. They have a great selection of cards, gifts, candles, bathe and garden items for all occasions.

The California Exterminators Alliance is a locally family owned pest control business for more than 30 years. They provide complete pest and weed control services for residential and commercial clients in Lake and Mendocino counties.

The KBA will be serving ice cold beer and wine highlighting Steele Wines. Steele Wines provides a quality product to enjoy every day without paying quality prices. They have a nice tasting room with gifts and goodies to purchase. Come by the KBA booth and enjoy the wine selection.

Please, no skateboarding or bike riding in the closed part of Main Street and sidewalks. This is a safety issue and everyone’s cooperation is appreciated.

This is a family event, so bring folding chairs and dancing shoes and enjoy the first street dance of the summer.

For more information, call Jeanette at 707-279-2304.