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A Typical Summer Day at Lake Berryessa Photo Album

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Lake Berryessa News Print Edition: July 21, 2010

Pages 1 & 12	Pages 2 & 11
Pages 3 & 10	Pages 4 & 9
Pages 5 & 8	Pages 6 & 7

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Channel 5's Eye on the Bay crew (Brian Hackney, Ruben the producer (Brian's left), and Daniel the cameraman (Brian's right)) spent the day at Lake Berryessa Tuesday, July 20. They taped in Pope Valley, then at Jim & Susan's Rustridge Ranch & Winery, Pete Leung's Turtle Rock, Steele Park, and out on the water near Monticello Dam thanks to Marty at Lake Berryessa Boat and Jet Ski Rentals. They'll be back July 29 to tape at Sharyn & Stefano's Cucina Italiana, Marcia's Spanish Flat Country Store and Deli, Carols's Monticello History Museum, and the west shore of the lake. The show will air in 2 episodes during the last half of August.

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Dam Level Update as of 7/25/10

Lake dropped another 7" to 418.24' or 21.76' below Glory Hole. Water temperature is steady at 82 degrees from 0-10'.

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Why Summer Jobs? by Jeffrey Earl Warren

(And kids today think they've got it tough!)

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Lake Berryessa News cartoonist, Bill Scholer, is employed by the Department of Corrections and remembers when working for the State of California meant job security!

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Lake Berryessa is Open for the Summer - North to South!

Chaparral Cove (Putah Creek) is Open: Re-opened by the Pensus Group at the far north end of the lake - open for launching, RV & tent camping. Open 6 AM to 9 PM during the summer. Early morning fishermen can leave their launch fee in the drop box. Use the Reservations Icon on the Pensus web site, http://berryessalake.com, 602-977-7358. 

Free Public Facilities are Open: Oak Shores/Smittle Creek Day Use Parks are open on the west shore. Go to www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/Berryessa for details. Oak Shores and Smittle Creek offer nice hiking opportunities and more than 100 picnic sites equipped with BBQ grills. Two hand launches for non-motorized car-top boats are also available. 707-966-2111 

The Bureau of Reclamation has re-opened tent camping at Oak Shores Park for the summer! The reservations phone number is: 707-966-9363. 

Spanish Flat Village Center is Open: A mile south of Oak Shores you’ll find Cucina Italiana Restaurant, Spanish Flat Country Store & Deli, the Hand-Made Store & More, the Monticello Valley History Exhibit, and CeCe Short’s California Outdoor Properties. They are all ready to help you enjoy the lake. 

Capell Valley Public Launch Ramp is Open:  A few miles south of the Spanish Flat Village Center, this free public launch ramp serving both recreational boaters and anglers alike. Fills up fast on summer weekends. 

Turtle Rock is Open: At the corner of Hwy 128 and Knoxville Road just down from the Capell launch ramp, this Lake Berryessa landmark is a fun place to relax with a drink and a “world famous eggroll” while watching the boats and jet skis roll by. 

Lupine Shores (Steele Park) is Open: Also re-opened by the Pensus Group - down a few miles from Turtle Rock on Steele Canyon Road past Moskowite Corners. Pensus is now taking reservations for RV camping. Open 6 AM to 9 PM during the summer. Early morning fishermen can leave their launch fee in the drop box. Sites will have no power or water provision. There are no BBQs or picnic tables on site however you may bring BBQs. To make a reservation please use the Reservations icon on the home page of the website: http://berryessalake.com/. After you submit your reservation you will receive a confirmation by email or phone. You may also call 602-977-7358 to make a reservation.

Pleasure Cove Marina is Open! Pleasure Cove Marina operates from the south end of the lake and offers houseboat rentals, cabin rentals, tent & RV camping, boat slips, boat and jet ski rentals, boat gasoline. Has a day use picnic area, but not on the water. (707) 966-9600, Gate: (707) 966-9606 

Markley Cove Resort is Open! The closest resort to Monticello Dam, Markley Cove offers cabin rentals, a convenience store, food service, marina services, boat slips, boat and jet ski rentals, boat gasoline. No day use picnic area. (707) 966-2134 

Lake Berryessa Boat & Jet Ski Rentals is open in Markley Cove: Call (707) 966-4204 or go to www.lakeberryessaboats.com

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Travel Distances around the Lake Berryessa region

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