LAKEPORT
Public Works Update: 10th St. Pedestrian improvements – Safer sidewalks & ADA upgrades ahead
Location: Tenth St. (West of Tunis) & the corner of 10th and North St.
Status: Design phase complete by March 14. Bidding will take place by March 27, with construction set to begin April 14 and projected finish by April 30 (pending weather).
What’s happening? The City of Lakeport is making key pedestrian improvements, including:
- Filling in the missing sidewalk gap on Tenth St. (West of Tunis) to enhance safety and accessibility.
- Adding a new ADA-compliant corner at Tenth and North St. to improve mobility for all residents.
What to expect:
- Some lane reductions may be necessary during construction.
- ‘Noise and dust – Thank you for your patience while we complete these upgrades!
- As always, the schedule is subject to change based on weather, but we’re committed to keeping things on track.
Questions? Contact Jim at the City of Lakeport. 707-263-3578
This project is part of our ongoing commitment to making Lakeport safer, more accessible, and pedestrian-friendly. Stay tuned for updates as we move forward!
Utilities Update: 2024 Pipeline Project – Upgrading Lakeport’s Water System
Location: Martin St. between Forbes and Bevins
Status: Ongoing, with an estimated completion in late April (pending weather conditions)
What’s happening? The City of Lakeport is replacing an aging water main and service lines along Martin Street. This project is essential to ensuring reliable water service, reducing the risk of leaks, and modernizing our water infrastructure for long-term sustainability.
What to expect:
- Road closures and lane reductions – Please be cautious when driving through the area and follow posted detours.
- Noise and dust – Construction can be disruptive, but we’re working as efficiently as possible.
- Project Update: This waterline project is on target and progressing as planned. Our team is working hard to complete this upgrade while minimizing disruptions.
- Weather Notice: The project schedule is subject to weather conditions, but we are committed to keeping things on track as much as possible.
Questions? Contact Paul at the City of Lakeport 707-263-3578
We appreciate your patience and support as we work to improve Lakeport’s water system! Stay tuned for further updates.
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KELSEYVILLE
Join Us at The Fiddler’s Jam this Sunday, March 2
Come and enjoy music handed down from generations of musicians and provided by the members of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association.
So bring a friend or two to our heated barn. Sample fresh popcorn and let go of your worries! It’s easy to do! Music is from 12 – 2 PM. Gates open at 11 AM. 9921 Soda Bay Rd. (Highway 281) Kelseyville.
Come in out of the wind and try your luck by entering our raffle for a basket overflowing with goodies donated by local businesses. This month’s theme is ‘May Luck Shine on You!’
We’ll be popping corn for munching and selling our delicious BBQ favorites. Beer and wine is also available.
Check out our collection of historic carriages, restored and awaiting their final exhibit space here at the Museum.
Advance Tickets Are On Sale for Ely Stage Stop’s Educational (& Fun!) Lecture Series
Our new History Lectures are every other month. Talks begin at 2 p.m. in the Red Barn. Our next lecture on March 8 is ‘The Saga of Captain Floyd, How a Confederate Naval Officer Changed Lake County & Beyond’ presented by historian and Civil War expert Phil Smoley. Enjoy discovering fascinating information about Lake County History! Tickets are available at Fiddler’s Jam.
Please note: We are now charging an admission to Fiddler’s Jam of $5 per person. Members of LCHS and those 18 and younger are free. All proceeds will go towards the Carriage House Fund. Memberships start at $25 and can be purchased at the door.
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SACRAMENTO
New legislation aims to boost farmworker pay and support agricultural employers
Last week, Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) introduced legislation to create a tax credit for agricultural employers to help cover the costs of providing overtime wages to farmworkers. SB 628, co-sponsored by California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) and California Farm Bureau, aims to ensure that farmworkers have more opportunities to earn overtime pay while also providing relief to struggling agricultural businesses.
“California’s farmers and farmworkers are the backbone of our agricultural economy. Unfortunately, overtime mandates have made it harder for farmworkers to get the hours they need and for growers to get their product to market,” said Senator Shannon Grove. “SB 628 is a commonsense solution that ensures farmworkers have more opportunities to earn, while providing relief to our agricultural businesses who sustain the world’s food chain supply.”
SB 628 follows the lead of other states that have recognized the unintended consequences of agricultural overtime laws and acted to ensure farmworkers can still earn overtime pay:
- Oregon offers a refundable personal or corporate income tax credit for employers based on overtime wages paid to agricultural workers through 2028.
- New York offers a similar tax credit through 2032 that is based on the eligible overtime agricultural businesses pay.
Together, Senator Shannon Grove, CAWG and the California Farm Bureau are advocating for a policy that both increases farmworker earnings and provides relief to an industry facing unprecedented financial challenges. California must ensure that policies designed to help farmworkers do not inadvertently reduce their wages.
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