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Indian basket reported stolen from Lake County Museum
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Police Department said Thursday that it’s investigating the theft of an American Indian ceremonial basket from the Lake County Museum.
Linda Lake, the curator for the museum – located at 255 N. Main St. – reported the basket was discovered missing from its display case at around 10 a.m. Thursday, July 26. It was reported to Lakeport Police later that afternoon, according to Lakeport Police Sgt. Kevin Odom.
Odom said the exact time frame of the theft is being investigated.
The missing basket is approximately 6 to 8 centimeters in size and made of mallard feathers, meadowlark feathers, quail plumes and shell beads, police reported. Its estimated value is more than $1,000.
The Lakeport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with locating the stolen basket.
Anyone with information regarding its whereabouts should contact the Lakeport Police at 707-263-5491.
Adoption Minute: Gray male tabby
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Need a new pal?
This friendly gray male tabby is waiting to meet you.
When visiting with him, he presents himself as a friendly, calm cat, who enjoys chin rubs and attention.
Estimates on his age have ranged between 1 and 3 years.
He’s got a medium-length gray and black striped coat, weighs just over 7 pounds and has been neutered. Plus, he has extra toes.
He’s in cat room kennel No. 11, ID No. 33504. Shelter staff also have given him special billing by placing him up front in the lobby area where he’s available to visit with new friends.
To fill out an adoption application online visit http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dog___Cat_Adoption_Application.htm .
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm .
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
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California’s AMBER Alert Program marks decade of success
When a child is abducted, every second counts.
Since July 2002, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has been responsible for the swift coordination of the state’s AMBER Alert Program, which has has led to the safe recovery of 235 children.
“This remarkable accomplishment is a reflection of the hard work and partnerships established between the public, the state’s broadcasters, Caltrans, the National Weather Service, the California Lottery and law enforcement agencies throughout the state,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Everyone involved plays an important role in the successful location of a child.”
Equally impressive as the state’s AMBER Alert success rate is the growth of the program since it originated.
In addition to getting the word out through broadcasters and Changeable Message Signs on the highway, notifications of an AMBER Alert are now made via social media, wireless communication and the California Lottery. This represents an important expansion of the secondary distribution system and dramatically increases the reach and impact of these lifesaving bulletins.
The AMBER Alert network originated in Texas more than 16 years ago after 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted and murdered.
The AMBER Alert system, which is designed to help recover missing or abducted children, was later developed and named in her honor.
AMBER stands for “America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response.”
California introduced the AMBER Alert concept in 1999 as a regional program.
The system was adopted statewide after former state Sen. George Runner, who now serves as an elected member of the State Board of Equalization, wrote the original bill in 2002 that created California’s AMBER Alert System.
“The state of California needed a system to assist in recovering our children safe and sound,” said former Sen. Runner. “I’m pleased to have been instrumental in the success of California’s AMBER Alert network.”
Today, all 50 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have AMBER Alert plans.
This lifesaving program has resulted in the recovery of nearly 600 children overall; more than one-third of those cases are from California.
“Anytime an AMBER Alert is issued, my heart sinks because I know a child’s life is in danger,” added Commissioner Farrow. “I am also confident in the AMBER Alert program and know that everyone involved in the recovery process, including the public, are doing everything possible to bring that child home safely to their loved ones.”
Visit the CHP’s AMBER Alert page at http://www.chp.ca.gov/amber/Missing.php .
Wildland fire reported in Indian Valley area
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – State, local and federal firefighters responded on Wednesday evening to a wildland fire in the Indian Valley area of Lake County.
Firefighters were dispatched to a smoke check east of Bartlett Springs and near the north shore of Indian Valley Reservoir at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
A column of black smoke could be seen in the area, according to radio reports.
Cal Fire sent a full wildland fire response and a helicopter, with Northshore Fire and U.S. Forest Service units responding as well, radio reports indicated.
Early reports from firefighters arriving on scene after 6 p.m. indicated the fire was about three and a half acres, burning uphill in brush, with access off a nearby U.S. Forest Service road.
A few hours later it had reached about five acres in timber, with a spot fire about a half-mile away down a canyon, according to reports from the scene.
Air tankers and a helicopter did repeated drops on the fire to suppress it, according to radio traffic. The aircraft were released from the incident shortly after 8:30 p.m.
The fire was eventually determined to have been burning on the Mendocino National Forest. Forest officials couldn’t be reached late Wednesday night for an update on the fire’s size or containment.
Officials at the scene put in orders for additional resources to return to the scene on Thursday morning.
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