A tied vote for a seat on the Blue Lake City Council was decided by drawing an envelope from a box on Dec. 10. Former City Clerk Karen Nessler, left, did the honors.

San Franciscos Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park has been renamed Blue Heron Lake. The decision was made Thursday in a 4 to 3 vote by the citys Recreation and Park Commission.

Paddle Boats and kayaks are also available to rent. Lake Havasu – Situated between the California and Arizona borders, this 45-mile-long reservoir is a hot spot for jet skiing and boating.