How to resolve AdBlock issue? 
News
- Details
- Written by: LAKE COUNTY NEWS REPORTS
PG&E said its meteorologists and operations professionals are monitoring a potential wind event forecasted to enter parts of our service area around noon on Thursday and exit as late as midday Saturday.
Given the forecasted strong winds and current dry vegetation conditions, PG&E has begun sending advanced notifications to customers — via text, email and automated phone call — in targeted areas where power may need to be proactively shut off for safety to reduce wildfire risk.
The duration and extent of power outages will depend on the weather in each area, and not all customers will be affected for the entire period.
The potential public safety power shutoff, or PSPS, event could affect approximately 28,000 customers in small portions of several counties, including areas in the North Bay, East Bay, Central Coast and Sierra Nevadas.
PG&E’s in-house meteorologists, Emergency Operations Center, and Hazard Awareness & Warning Center continue to monitor conditions closely and will share additional customer notifications as conditions evolve.
When possible, PG&E representatives will make individual, in-person visits to customers enrolled in the company’s Medical Baseline Program who do not verify they have received these important safety communications, with a primary focus on customers who rely on electricity for critical life-sustaining equipment.
Potentially affected customers, counties
Customers can look up their address online to find out if their location is being monitored for the potential safety shutoff at www.pge.com/pspsupdates.
The potential shutoff is currently expected to affect approximately 28,000 customers across the following counties:
• Alameda County: 28 customers, 1 Medical Baseline customer.
• Alpine County: 564 customers, 10 Medical Baseline customers.
• Amador County: 55 customers, 2 Medical Baseline customers.
• Butte County: 648 customers, 51 Medical Baseline customers.
• Calaveras County: 2,346 customers, 59 Medical Baseline customers.
• Colusa County: 605 customers, 30 Medical Baseline customers.
• Contra Costa County: 805 customers, 49 Medical Baseline customers.
• El Dorado County: 984 customers, 28 Medical Baseline customers.
• Fresno County: 1,151 customers, 73 Medical Baseline customers.
• Glenn County: 511 customers, 21 Medical Baseline customers.
• Lake County: 168 customers, 8 Medical Baseline customers.
• Madera County: 2,901 customers, 216 Medical Baseline customers.
• Mariposa County: 640 customers, 15 Medical Baseline customers.
• Mendocino County: 10 customers, 4 Medical Baseline customers.
• Merced County: 27 customers, 0 Medical Baseline customers.
• Monterey County: 576 customers, 21 Medical Baseline customers.
• Napa County: 649 customers,17 Medical Baseline customers.
• Nevada County: 808 customers, 16 Medical Baseline customers.
• Placer County: 1,175 customers, 26 Medical Baseline customers.
• Plumas County: 658 customers, 27 Medical Baseline customers.
• San Luis Obispo County: 128 customers, 4 Medical Baseline customers.
• Santa Barbara County: 106 customers, 2 Medical Baseline customers.
• Shasta County: 1,417 customers, 87 Medical Baseline customers.
• Sierra County: 972 customers, 41 Medical Baseline customers.
• Solano County: 2,467 customers, 196 Medical Baseline customers.
• Sonoma County: 707 customers, 19 Medical Baseline customers.
• Stanislaus County: 27 customers, 0 Medical Baseline customers.
• Tehama County: 2,872 customers, 275 Medical Baseline customers.
• Tuolumne County: 3,823 customers, 175 Medical Baseline customers.
• Yolo County: 262 customers, 15 Medical Baseline customers.
PG&E said it initiates PSPS when the fire-weather forecast is severe enough that people’s safety, lives, homes and businesses may be in danger of wildfires.
Factors that can lead to a PSPS include but are not limited to:
• Low humidity levels, generally 30% and below.
• A forecast of high winds, particularly sustained winds above 19 miles per hour and wind gusts above 30 to 40 miles per hour.
• Condition of dry material on the ground and low moisture content of vegetation.
• A red flag warning declared by the National Weather Service.
• Real-time ground observations from our crews working across the service area.
- Details
- Written by: LAKE COUNTY NEWS REPORTS
While “shop local” campaigns are not new, the concept has never been more important.
As the costs of running a business rise and the prices of goods and services increase, households' disposable income has decreased.
When Lake County residents make purchases, it’s crucial to consider how resources are spent and what happens to that money once it leaves your wallet.
The campaign aims to highlight the benefits of shopping locally, including:
• Strengthening the local economy: Money spent at local businesses often stays within the community, creating a positive economic cycle that benefits everyone.
• Job creation: Local businesses are significant employers, providing jobs for residents and contributing to overall economic health.
• Unique and diverse offerings: Local businesses offer unique products and services that reflect the character and culture of our community.
The "Eat Drink Shop Local" campaign is designed to be inclusive, with opportunities for everyone to participate — whether you’re a business owner, a local agency, or an individual. The ultimate goal is to help local businesses survive and thrive, ensuring our communities and families do too.
“We believe that small actions can lead to significant change. By supporting local businesses, we can create a more robust, resilient local economy and a thriving community,” said Ernesto Padilla, president of the Lake County Economic Development Corp.
The campaign has multiple avenues to support local businesses. Businesses wishing to participate can sign up on the website and information will be added to the “Shop Small Saturday” listing. The listing will help share local promotions during the major shopping weekend following Thanksgiving.
Additionally, businesses will have access to free printed and electronic branding materials. The goal is to emphasize the local options for holiday shopping, and brand for year-round focus on eating, drinking, and shopping for local products.
Key events include the following:
Kick-off webinar: 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21. Nicole Flora, executive director of Lake EDC, will outline the campaign’s purpose, components, and how to get involved.
“Slow the Scroll: Photography and Social Media Training for Business,” 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, and Monday, Nov. 4, Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St. Discover best practices for compelling photographs and business posts on social media to help boost sales during the holiday season.
Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 30. National focus on small, local businesses, kicking off the holiday shopping season. Businesses can sign up to list promotions, and shoppers can find the promotion listing on the Lake EDC website and Facebook page.
For more information about the campaign, sign up for the kick-off, workshops, and be included in the “Shop Small” campaign, or find out other ways you can get involved, visit https://lakecountycaedc.org/shoplocal/.
- Details
- Written by: LAKE COUNTY NEWS REPORTS
This $425,000 federal grant will support a series of programs focused on safety, education and cultural understanding.
The TTEP grant provides resources to create specialized training, community outreach and educational events that increase awareness of tribal sovereignty and respect cultural traditions.
The program also aims to address the unique challenges Native American communities face.
“This grant is a significant milestone for our department and the communities we serve across California,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “It allows us to enhance safety and foster cultural understanding through essential resources and educational programs.”
Grant funds will be used to conduct workshops and training sessions for CHP personnel, emphasizing culturally informed law enforcement practices and the historical context of Native American relations.
The program will also support the development of educational materials that provide safety information and resources tailored to Native American communities.
This initiative aligns with the CHP’s commitment to improving community relations and enhancing public safety through education and outreach.
By working closely with tribal leaders and members, the CHP seeks to address specific concerns and provide meaningful support to Native American communities throughout the state.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Details
- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, through 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. It was issued for fire weather zone 264, which covers much of the lower two-thirds of the county’s geography.
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur, the National Weather Service reported.
Forecasters said the watch is due to the potential for gusty northerly winds of between 15 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts up to 45 miles per hour expected over the ridges and higher elevations.
At the same time, humidity is expected to drop as low as 15% during the day and 40% at night.
Such conditions can cause any fires that occur to develop rapidly, the agency said.
While a fire weather watch will be in effect, the overall forecast calls for cooler conditions, with daytime temperatures from Thursday through Saturday ranging into the low 80s, with nighttime lows dropping into the high 30s during that time.
Email Elizabeth Larson at