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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Hospitality, health care and workforce will be featured during the fifth Lake Leadership Forum to be held on Wednesday, May 22, at On The Waterfront, 60 Third Street, Lakeport.
The program begins at 1 p.m. and concludes with a walking tour of Xabatin Community Park at 4:30 p.m.
Presented by the Lake County Economic Development Corp., or Lake EDC, along with the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Lake County Tourism Improvement District, the Lake Leadership Forum is open to the public with a limited number of tickets available at tinyurl.com/LakeLeader2024.
Early bird tickets are on sale for $25 per person which includes light refreshments and a glass of wine or other beverage. After May 1, tickets will be $30 per person.
Tickets may also be purchased with a check payable to and sent to Lake EDC, P.O. Box 1257, Lakeport, CA 95453.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital is the presenting sponsor. The event is also generously supported by Calpine, Lake County Tribal Health, Reynolds Systems, Adventist Health Clear Lake, the city of Lakeport, Community First Credit Union and Savings Bank of Mendocino County.
The first leadership summits in 2014 and 2015, coordinated by the ad hoc Lake County Regional Economic Development Committee, were conducted at the then-Marymount California University in the Lucerne Hotel, with the third summit in 2019 at the same location under the auspices of the Lake EDC. The most recent event was held in 2022 at The Mercantile.
These early sessions were designed for Lake County’s small businesses, entrepreneurs, innovators and interested citizens to inspire, collaborate and envision a stronger economic climate.
The 2024 event’s keynote speaker is Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of Visit California. Beteta will share the current state of the tourism industry for the state and her insight on the future of hospitality and rural markets.
Additionally, Clair Whitmer, assistant deputy director and Northern California’s Regional Advisor for the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, will discuss the state’s efforts to support businesses.
A panel discussion regarding workforce development and attraction in Lake County will include Jonathan Walters, manager of Brassfield Winery; Brock Falkenberg, Lake County superintendent of schools; and Greg Panella, co-owner of Stokes Ladders and Panella Orchards.
Speakers will demonstrate the collaborative spirit of Lake County through presentations by Tonya Hat, proprietor of THAT Ranch; Christian Ahlmann of Six Sigma Ranch & Winery; Annie Tyner, director of Jack’s Lavender Farm; and Akriti Wong, director of Citizens Caring 4 Clear Lake.
The presenting organizations represent people from all over Lake County who love our community and want to see it prosper. You are invited to participate in this leadership forum and connect with like-minded citizens.
More information is available from Nicole Flora, executive director, Lake EDC, atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The program begins at 1 p.m. and concludes with a walking tour of Xabatin Community Park at 4:30 p.m.
Presented by the Lake County Economic Development Corp., or Lake EDC, along with the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Lake County Tourism Improvement District, the Lake Leadership Forum is open to the public with a limited number of tickets available at tinyurl.com/LakeLeader2024.
Early bird tickets are on sale for $25 per person which includes light refreshments and a glass of wine or other beverage. After May 1, tickets will be $30 per person.
Tickets may also be purchased with a check payable to and sent to Lake EDC, P.O. Box 1257, Lakeport, CA 95453.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital is the presenting sponsor. The event is also generously supported by Calpine, Lake County Tribal Health, Reynolds Systems, Adventist Health Clear Lake, the city of Lakeport, Community First Credit Union and Savings Bank of Mendocino County.
The first leadership summits in 2014 and 2015, coordinated by the ad hoc Lake County Regional Economic Development Committee, were conducted at the then-Marymount California University in the Lucerne Hotel, with the third summit in 2019 at the same location under the auspices of the Lake EDC. The most recent event was held in 2022 at The Mercantile.
These early sessions were designed for Lake County’s small businesses, entrepreneurs, innovators and interested citizens to inspire, collaborate and envision a stronger economic climate.
The 2024 event’s keynote speaker is Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of Visit California. Beteta will share the current state of the tourism industry for the state and her insight on the future of hospitality and rural markets.
Additionally, Clair Whitmer, assistant deputy director and Northern California’s Regional Advisor for the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, will discuss the state’s efforts to support businesses.
A panel discussion regarding workforce development and attraction in Lake County will include Jonathan Walters, manager of Brassfield Winery; Brock Falkenberg, Lake County superintendent of schools; and Greg Panella, co-owner of Stokes Ladders and Panella Orchards.
Speakers will demonstrate the collaborative spirit of Lake County through presentations by Tonya Hat, proprietor of THAT Ranch; Christian Ahlmann of Six Sigma Ranch & Winery; Annie Tyner, director of Jack’s Lavender Farm; and Akriti Wong, director of Citizens Caring 4 Clear Lake.
The presenting organizations represent people from all over Lake County who love our community and want to see it prosper. You are invited to participate in this leadership forum and connect with like-minded citizens.
More information is available from Nicole Flora, executive director, Lake EDC, at
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — In a Sunday ceremony in Napa County, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) recognized Clay Shannon as Lake County’s 2024 Climate Crisis Champion.
“Through his advocacy, Mr. Shannon has demonstrated how responsible farming can help address the impacts of climate change,” said Thompson. “As the owner of Shannon Family of Wines, Mr. Shannon has dedicated himself to advancing responsible farming that reduces the carbon footprint of farms.
"In 2018, Mr. Shannon began farming his 2,500 acres of land organically, and since then he’s integrated his sheep farming operation with his vineyard, dramatically reducing the need for mowing, fungicides, and conventional fertilizers in his vineyard. Mr. Shannon’s work to advance environmental stewardship in the 4th District’s farming community is inspiring, and I am honored to name him a Climate Crisis Champion,” Thompson said.
Shannon is a well known winegrape growers and wine producer.
He’s also owner of The Mercantile in Kelseyville.
Thompson awarded this year’s Climate Crisis Champions across each of the five counties in the Fourth District: Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo.
Champions are selected for their significant efforts to combat the ongoing climate crisis and protect the environment at home in their community.
Through their advocacy, champions are helping to build a more sustainable future for all, Thompson’s office said.
In addition to Shannon, the rest of the district’s winners were:
• Napa Schools for Climate Action (Napa);
• Ian Anderson (Solano);
• Dr. Lisa Micheli (Sonoma); and
• Maria Contreras Tebbutt (Yolo).
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Police Department is participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event will be held at the front lobby entrance of the police station at 2025 S. Main St.
Items that will be accepted include all over-the-counter or prescription medication in pill, tablet, liquid, cream or capsule form including schedule II-V controlled and non-controlled substances.
Pills need to be emptied out of their containers and placed in a plastic bag (not paper, so the contents can be seen to verify they are eligible to be accepted).
Vape pens or other e-cigarette devices from individual consumers will be accepted only after the batteries are removed from the devices.
Not accepted: Illegal drugs, needles, inhalers or aerosol cans.
The Lakeport Police Department has collected over 1,257 pounds of prescription drugs since it began participating in this program in January 2019. Many of these drugs were dangerous narcotics, including opioids.
“Removal of prescription drugs in this safe manner protects our community by keeping them from being diverted to illegal use and out of the environment and water sources,” the department said in its announcement.
For more information contact Chief of Police Brad Rasmussen at 707-263-5491.
The event will be held at the front lobby entrance of the police station at 2025 S. Main St.
Items that will be accepted include all over-the-counter or prescription medication in pill, tablet, liquid, cream or capsule form including schedule II-V controlled and non-controlled substances.
Pills need to be emptied out of their containers and placed in a plastic bag (not paper, so the contents can be seen to verify they are eligible to be accepted).
Vape pens or other e-cigarette devices from individual consumers will be accepted only after the batteries are removed from the devices.
Not accepted: Illegal drugs, needles, inhalers or aerosol cans.
The Lakeport Police Department has collected over 1,257 pounds of prescription drugs since it began participating in this program in January 2019. Many of these drugs were dangerous narcotics, including opioids.
“Removal of prescription drugs in this safe manner protects our community by keeping them from being diverted to illegal use and out of the environment and water sources,” the department said in its announcement.
For more information contact Chief of Police Brad Rasmussen at 707-263-5491.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The county of Lake has issued an advisory to community members regarding drone data collection set to begin this week.
From April 18 to 25, AirWorks crews will be collecting data to support preparedness for future broadband installation work in portions of Lake County, officials reported.
This data collection will support implementation of Lake County’s updated Broadband Master Plan, which is currently under development in partnership with CBG Communications Inc.
These operations include use of drones flying at 200 to 3,000 feet (weather permitting), and some ground crews taking measurements and conducting safety checks.
Work will be done between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.
The map above depicts the areas expected to be surveyed — roughly 40 miles, in total, in the Nice and Kelseyville areas.
Data regarding utility structures (poles and wires), roads, sidewalks and curbs will be collected, and used for mapping purposes, only.
A digital map is accessible here; please note, the polygons demonstrating data collection areas may take some time to display.
From April 18 to 25, AirWorks crews will be collecting data to support preparedness for future broadband installation work in portions of Lake County, officials reported.
This data collection will support implementation of Lake County’s updated Broadband Master Plan, which is currently under development in partnership with CBG Communications Inc.
These operations include use of drones flying at 200 to 3,000 feet (weather permitting), and some ground crews taking measurements and conducting safety checks.
Work will be done between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.
The map above depicts the areas expected to be surveyed — roughly 40 miles, in total, in the Nice and Kelseyville areas.
Data regarding utility structures (poles and wires), roads, sidewalks and curbs will be collected, and used for mapping purposes, only.
A digital map is accessible here; please note, the polygons demonstrating data collection areas may take some time to display.
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- Written by: Lake County News reports