Delta Happenings
Your Weekly Delta Updates
In this issue...
- Learn about the Byron Hot Springs
- Listen to Music at the Pittsburg Marina
- Gear up for the Yolo County Fair
- Enjoy the Antioch Multicultural Festival
- Jam out at the Pittsburg Jazz, Blues and Funk Festival
- Celebrate at the Delta Champions Awards Dinner
- View this week's HABs report
 Byron Hot Springs: The Most Fabulous Resort in the West
Tuesday, August 16
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Los Medanos College Brentwood Center
1351 Pioneer Square, Brentwood, CA 95413
Los Medanos College Lifelong Learning Center is holding a series of monthly, adult lectures on the history of the Delta from August 2022 through May 2023. Join Carol Jensen, local historian, as she talks about the history and significance of the Byron Hot Springs. The Byron Hot Springs is the “Carlsbad of the West!” and during the early 20th century the famous, the wealthy, the infirm and the curious arrived to enjoy the Resort.
You do not need to be a student of Los Medanos College to take part in the adult lectures.
 Music at the Pittsburg Marina
Tuesday, August 16
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Pittsburg Marina, 51 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy an evening of live music at the Pittsburg Marina. This free event includes performances by Natural Blend Band. Don't miss out!
 Yolo County Fair
Wednesday, August 17 to Sunday, August 21
Yolo County Fairgrounds
1250 Gum Ave, Woodland, CA 95776
Celebrate the best of Yolo County! The Yolo County Fair runs for five days and includes live performances, music, a carnival, demolition derbies, and much more! Don’t miss the Yolo County Fair Museum (pictured here) which includes exhibits from the West Sacramento Historical Society, Yolo County Historical Society, and more.
Photo Credit: Yolo County Fairgrounds
 Antioch Multicultural Festival
Saturday, August 20
12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Waldie Plaza
702 W 2nd St, Antioch, CA 94509
The City of Antioch, in partnership with the Backyard Movement, is holding a festival to celebrate Asian and Pacific Island cultures. It will feature dance and music performances, artwork, and plenty of food. There will also be a kids' activity area with jump houses, games, and face painting. Join this fun community celebration!
 Jazz, Blues and Funk Festival
Saturday, August 20
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, August 21
12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pittsburg Civic Center
65 Civic Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Get your groove on with the Pittsburg Blues Festival! Headliners include Kalimba, Foreverland, and many more artists. Enjoy free music on the lawn or upgrade to VIP reserved seating.
 Delta Champion Awards Dinner
Tuesday, September 13 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Silverdale Ranch 12500 West Walnut Grove Road, Thornton, CA 95686
The winners have been chosen for the Delta Regional Foundation's Delta Champion Awards! Join the celebratory dinner to recognize the following individuals and organizations for their contributions to the Delta:
- Dino Cortopassi (Stockton-area businessman and farmer, recognized posthumously) - Delta Preserver
- Bill Wells (California Delta Chambers and Visitor's Bureau) - Delta Promoter
- Restore the Delta (Stockton-based nonprofit) - Delta Improver
- RioVision (Rio Vista-based nonprofit) - Delta Innovator
- Dr. Henry Go (Courtland-based physician) - Delta Lifetime Achievement
The dinner will be held on Tuesday, September 13 at 5:30 PM in Thornton.
 Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Weekly Report
There are currently "Danger" level Harmful Algal Blooms at the Big Break Regional Shoreline Boat Launch and Discovery Bay. The California State Water Resources Control Board advises individuals to stay out of the water, not touch the scum on the water or shoreline, keep pets out of the water, and not eat shellfish from the waterbody.
There is a "Warning" for McLeod Lake by Joan Darrah Promenade
There are "Caution" advisories in the following areas:
- Mokelumne River near San Joaquin River and at Delta Paradise Island Marina
- San Joaquin River at the following locations: Prisoner's Point, Eddos Harbor & RV Park, east of Blind Pt, Lost Isle, Windmill Cove, between Calaveras River and Buckley Cove, Stockton Rod and Gun Club, Dad's Point, east end of Rough and Ready Island, Stockton Turning Basin, and west of West Island
- Confluene of the Sacramento and San Joaquin River at the Pittsburg Marina
- Fisherman's Cut near San Joaquin River
- False River near San Joaquin River
- Frank's Tract Mid-Tract
- Old River at the following locations: between Franks Tract and San Joaquin River, east of Holland Riverside Marina, Clifton Court Intake, head of Old River, near Doughty Cut, and Tracy Wildlife Association
- West Canal at Clifton Court Intake
- Grant Line Canal east of Temporary Barrier
- Victoria Canal near Union Point
- Middle River at Tracy and Howard Road
- Smith Canal near American Legion Park and between Dad's Point/Louis Park and Pershing Avenue
- Buckley Cove Boat Launch
- Mormon Slough near W. Weber Ave
- McLeod Lake at Morelli Park
This information may change after the release of this notice. To check for the most updated information including other alert levels in the Delta, visit the HAB Incident Reports Map.
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