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Save Our Parks

The campaign to place the State Parks Access Pass initiative on the November 2010 ballot is now in full swing: statewide, we need 700,000 signatures by April 17 to give voters a chance to provide the perrmanent, stable, long-term funding our parks need. Volunteers are tabling all over Lake County, and petitions are also available at Watershed Books in Lakeport (305 N. Main) and Wild About Books in Clearlake (14290 Olympic).

If you can help, please contact Victoria

More information here.

Quagga Mussel Alert!

By action of the Board of Supervisors, all vessels launching into any Lake County waters must participate in the county's mandatory sticker program, with inspection and decontamination if necessary. More info

Call the Mussel Hotline for details, and to report possible violators or suspected contamination.

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Clearlake Airport Redevelopment project (AKA Lowes)
joint city council RDA meeting, 6PM on February 11
ONCE AGAIN POSTPONED

The Clearlake Redevelopment Agency wants to fast-track a massive big-box retail center on the old Pearce Field site, heavily subsidized with public funds and without preparing an Environmental Impact Report. Read more and download many key documents. Also: account of marathon meeting held on January 7, Sierra Club letters of December 31 and January 7 and commentaries by Victoria Brandon, Philip Murphy and Janis Paris.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

News Flash! On February 2 the Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to accept ("in concept") the recommendations of the GE Advisory Committee, and to direct county counsel to prepare an ordinance based upon them. The ordinance will include the de minimus standard recommended by the majority, and eliminate the final clause recommending review within five years as superfluous. Details regarding costs will be addressed when the ordinance comes before the Board.

FEBRUARY 6, 5-7PM -- live on-air debate between Sheriff Rod Mitchell and challenger Francisco Rivera, on The Law Show, community radio station KPFZ, 88.1 FM: learn about the candidates and the issues. Phone in to 263-3435 to ask your own tough questions.

FEBRUARY 8, 10AM-12PM -- rebroadcast of Sheriff's candidate debate.

FEBRUARY 9, TIME UNDETERMINED: the Board of Supervisors will take up Supervisor Rob Brown's proposal to place a connection moratorium on the Southeast Regional Sanitation District until such time as necessary infrastructure upgrades have been completed: since chronic sewage spills in this area are continuing to degrade Clear Lake, an idea whose time has come! Read the coverage in Lake County News and the Record-Bee, then contact your supervisor to express your support.

FEBRUARY 9, 9:45AM -- the BOS will decide the Sierra Club appeal of the Cristallago EIR certification, continued from the marathon January 26 meeting devoted to that subject.

FEBRUARY 9, 6-8PM -- photography exhibit by Rotary-sponsored Finnish student Naima Kilhamn, inspired by international friendship and bonding over borders at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Refreshments provided by Foods Etc.   All proceeds benefit the Safe House in Clearlake.

FEBRUARY 11, 6PM (postponed from January 28)
THIS MEETING ONCE AGAIN POSTPONED

Joint meeting of the Clearlake City Council and Redevelopment Agency to consider the proposed big box retail development on the old Pearce Field site. City Hall, Lakeshore and Olympic: get there early, standing room only predicted!

FEBRUARY 12, 3-5PM -- rebroadcast of Sheriff's candidate debate.

FEBRUARY 12, 8-12PM -- Valentine event (music, food, fun) sponsored by Lake County Pride at the Edgewater Resort, 6420 Soda Bay Rd in Kelseyville. Tickets $15. To reserve call 800 396-6224; for more info contact Laurie at 413-7167 or lakecountypride@live.com

FEBRUARY 13, 5-6PM -- Lake County Superintendent of Schools candidate Judy Luchsinger will be Herb Gura's guest on The Law Show, community radio station KPFZ, 88.1FM. Phone in number is 263-3435

FEBRUARY 13, 10AM -- Guided hike into the BLM Cache Creek Wilderness to observe wintering bald eagles and other wildlife. Meet at Redbud Trailhead, eight miles east of Clearlake Oaks on Hwy 20. 3-4 hour duration, moderately strenuous. Maximum 25 participants, call BLM Ukiah Field Office at 468-4000 to RSVP (required).

FEBRUARY 14, 5:30PM -- Second Sunday Cinema showing of "The Corporation," a dense documentary about the legal rights and political and economic power of corporations in the United States. Clearlake United Methodist Church (14521 Pearl Ave) in Clearlake. Always FREE: call 279-2957 for more info.

FEBRUARY 18, 7PM -- Redbud Audubon meeting at Kelseyville HS (5480 Main St), Room 203. Biologist Floyd Hayes will give a presentation on the birds and other wildlife of the Galapagos.

FEBRUARY 20, 10AM -- Guided hike into the BLM Cache Creek Wilderness to observe wintering bald eagles and other wildlife. Meet at Redbud Trailhead, eight miles east of Clearlake Oaks on Hwy 20. 3-4 hour duration, moderately strenuous. Maximum 25 participants, call BLM Ukiah Field Office at 468-4000 to RSVP (required).

FEBRUARY 20, 10AM -- Sierra Club/Friends of Boggs Mountain hike in Boggs Mountain State Forest. Hike various trails. Appropriate footwear required water/snack advised. Neutered dogs on leash welcome. Class M-4-A. Meet 10am - covered kiosk - main parking area. Entrance Forestry Road 1.3 miles north of Cobb Village on Hwy 175. Carpooling to more remote trails possible. Leader Boone Lodge friendsofboggsmountain@earthlink.net (707) 928-5819. Rain cancels.

FEBRUARY 20, 5-6PM -- Lake County District Attorney (and DA candidate) Jon Hopkins will be Herb Gura's guest on The Law Show, community radio station KPFZ, 88.1FM. Phone in to 263-3435 to ask some tough questions.

FEBRUARY 23,9AM­1PM -- FREE Watercraft Inspection training at the Kelseyville Lumber Conference Room (3555 N. Main St) focussing on identifying quagga/zebra mussels on recreational boats and techniques and protocols for cleaning watercraft and equipment for safe launching. Taught by DFG environmental scientist Jason Roberts. Register (required)by contacting Carolyn Ruttan at 263-2256 or carolynr@co.lake.ca.us

FEBRUARY 24,5:30PM -- Nice Town Hall sponsored by District 3 Supervisor Denise Rushing, at the Sons of Italy Hall.

FEBRUARY 24, 6:30­8:30PM -- Lake County 2030 Blueprint Vision workshop at the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Avenue: be a part of this grassroots effort to shape the future of our community. For more info download the flyer.

FEBRUARY 25,6:30­8:30PM -- Lake County 2030 Blueprint Vision workshop at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center: be a part of this grassroots effort to shape the future of our community. For more info download the flyer.

FEBRUARY 27, 10AM -- Guided hike into the BLM Cache Creek Wilderness to observe wintering bald eagles and other wildlife. Meet at Redbud Trailhead, eight miles east of Clearlake Oaks on Hwy 20. 3-4 hour duration, moderately strenuous. Maximum 25 participants, call BLM Ukiah Field Office at 468-4000 to RSVP (required).

FEBRUARY 27,10:00AM­12PM -- Lake County 2030 Blueprint Vision workshop at the Calpine Visitors Center 15500 Central Park Road in Middletown: be a part of this grassroots effort to shape the future of our community. For more info download the flyer.

FEBRUARY 28, 8AM -- Sierra Club hike on the Glen Eden Trail Meet at the Glen Eden Trailhead, 8 miles out Scotts Valley Road from Hwy 29. Hike beyond Goat Rock campground/back. Need sturdy shoes, lots of water, prior long distance hiking. Leader: Carol Magill, 928-5423, c.magill@mchsi.com RSVP required.

MARCH 2, 1:30PM-- the massive Cristallago golf subdivision application will be heard by the Board of Supervisors, 255 N Forbes in Lakeport. Besides devastating environmental effects, this project will gut our new General Plan and set terrible precedents for all of Lake County. Please try to attend this very important meeting. For much additional information including the January 20 Sierra Club letter to the Board of Supervisors visit the Cristallago??? website.

MARCH 4, 6:30­8:30PM -- Lake County 2030 Blueprint Vision workshop at the Kelseyville Senior Center 5245 Third Street: be a part of this grassroots effort to shape the future of our community. For more info download the flyer.

MARCH 6, 10AM.­12PM -- Lake County 2030 Blueprint Vision workshop at the El Grande Hotel, 15135 Lakeshore Drive: be a part of this grassroots effort to shape the future of our community. For more info download the flyer.

MARCH 8 -- 8th Annual Park Advocacy Day in Sacramento: meet with policymakers to discuss the challenges facing state parks and the need for their action. For more info or to register, please visit the California Parks Foundation website or call 916-442-2119.

MARCH 10, 6PM -- State Board of Equalization Chair Betty Yee will join District 3 Supervisor Denise Rushing and County Administrator Kelly Cox in a round table discussion on the state of California's economy and budget. Board of Supervisors chambers, 255 N. Forbes in Lakeport. For more info or to RSVP, contact Lauren Lester at (415) 557 300 or lauren.lester@boe.ca.gov

MARCH 15 -- local Food Summit at Robinson Rancheria to launch a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture designed to benefit Lake County residents and farmers. Sponsored by the Health Leadership Network, with opening remarks by Secretary of Agriculture A.G. Kawamura. Free. for more information contact Jackie Armstrong at 274-2459 or hlnassistant@sbcglobal.net

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