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California's biggest water project in 50 years gets green light. Here's what to know

California regulators have cleared the way for construction of Sites Reservoir, a major new water storage project in Colusa County. The decision marks the state’s largest reservoir undertaking in more than five decades and caps years of debate over cost, environmental harm and tribal objections. Here are key takeaways: The State Water Resources Board on Wednesday, Nov. 4, approved a water rights permit for Sites Reservoir , a 13-mile-long, four-mile-wide and 260-foot-deep project near Maxwell that will hold up to 1.5 million acre feet of water at an estimated cost of more than $6 billion. A draft approval issued in March drew sharp criticism from environmental advocates, with Harrison Beck of the Center for Biological Diversity warning the decision did not address serious threats to the Sacramento River ecosystem and imperiled fish populations. Federal officials in January signed off on an environmental review that could cover up to a quarter of construction costs, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum saying the Trump administration backed the project to expand water reliability for communities and agriculture. Gov. Gavin Newsom fast-tracked the project through 2023 legislation that expedites legal challenges under the California Environmental Quality Act, pitching Sites as a critical piece of the

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Give the Gift of Wine Brings Lake County to the Holiday Table

The best wine gifts often begin with someone in mind. A guest walks into a local tasting room searching for a bottle to bring to a holiday dinner or give to someone special. Instead of choosing from a store shelf, they can talk with the people who know the wines. They may hear where the grapes were grown or why a particular vintage stands out. By the time the bottle is wrapped, it carries a piece of Lake County and a story worth sharing.

Lake County, CA · 23h
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Second Annual Konocti Climb Returns to Mt. Konocti County Park

5K mountain run taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Mt. Konocti County Park. Lake County Parks, Recreation, and Trails, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Lakeport, is proud to announce the return of the Konocti Climb, a 5K mountain run taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Konocti County Park, 5853 Konocti Road, Kelseyville.

Kelseyville, CA · 1d
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