All calendar items are subject to change as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 — Recreational Groundfish Season Opens for All Boat-based Anglers for the Northern and Mendocino Management Areas (Oregon-California State Line to Point Arena).  Anglers are reminded to abide by all state and local health guidelines regarding non-essential travel and physical distancing. Staying home in order to stay healthy is still the best way to keep yourself and others safe. Anglers are also advised to check with local authorities on the status of harbor services and access points as many site closures and access restrictions exist and may change daily. For more information, please visit the Groundfish webpage at wildlife.ca.gov/conservation/marine/groundfish. 1 — Recreational Pacific Ha

Bright lights and colorful displays are all effectually this season. Over again Vi Flags Great America in Gurnee is offering seasonal fun with its Holiday in the Park Lights and Holiday in the Park Lights Drive-Thru. Holiday in the Park Lights continues through Dec. 30 on select nights while the drive-thru experience runs to January. ix on select nights. "This is our 2d yr for the bulldoze-thru and fourth year for Holiday in the Park Lights (walking experience)," said Caitlin Kepple, communications manager for Six Flags Great America. Kepple said the attraction features more than than 3 million lights. Many of the features and displays have returned only Kepple said there are a variety of new things for guests to savor. "We're always thinking of new and heady ways to entertain guests," Kepple said, adding the vacation lights attraction is very family unit friendly and offers a diverseness of  thin