The New Year means new California laws. Among them–CalTrans will have to include street elements like sidewalks and bike lanes in its highway planning. Drivers will have to keep their license plates clear of obstruction so they are visible to license plate readers. Thieves will face a tougher penalty for possession of items taken in car break-ins. The governor says the goal is to make Californians safer.
The Lake County Economic Development Corp is holding an event in January supporting the local food service and restaurant industry. The Restaurant Expo on January Jan. 27 at the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College is a one-day training and networking event aimed at t new and existing owners of restaurants, food trucks, catering companies, and other food industry businesses. It includes a luncheon and presentations from a variety of experts who will share their stories, educational sessions about new ways to attract customers, and a presentation about new education opportunities in Lake County. The Expo wraps up with a networking event for participants to mingle and get to know others in the business. The LCEDC website has the signup info. The organization is also planning the third annual Lake County Restaurant Week the week of Feb. 24 to March 2. Restaurants from every corner of the county will participate to show off their best dishes
