Washington, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Mike Thompson issued the following press release:

Lakeport, CA - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented an $850,000 check to the County of Lake, Department of Public Works for road widening and resurfacing projects on South Main Street. "Proud to have secured $850,000 for the County of Lake, Department of Public Works to improve safety on South Main Street," said Thompson. "This funding will allow more people to access local businesses, and it will also ensure that a section of road that is quickly becoming one of the most traveled in Lake County is safe for motorists and bicyclists alike." "The South Main Street/Soda Bay Road Widening and Resurfacing Project will make a section of road that is quickly becoming on...