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The fire began shortly after 11:30 a.m. Friday in the area of Hillcrest and Henderson drives in Glenhaven before burning east and threatening a large swath of residences in Clearlake Oaks.
Officials said the Glenhaven fire destroyed two structures and damaged a third.
On Tuesday, the last of the evacuation warnings were lifted and the Board of Supervisors ratified a local emergency declaration issued by Sheriff Rob Howe on Friday.
With the fire now 100% contained, fire suppression repair work has begun. Officials said crews will patrol the area for hot spots over the next few days.
Resources that remain assigned to the incident include 52 personnel, two engines and two crews, Cal Fire reported.
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The rates took effect on Oct. 1, and will be included in the November bill.
Why are new rates needed?
In 2023, a financial review of Lakeport Disposal Co., the city’s service provider, revealed that the current rates are insufficient to meet operational costs.
With no rate adjustments in 2022 or 2023, the city is now updating rates to reflect the increase in the Consumer Price Index, or CPI, from 2021 to 2024.
New monthly rates for residential solid waste services (effective Oct. 1, 2024):
• 20-gallon: $19.91 (previously $17.54);
• 32-gallon: $29.40 (previously $25.90);
• 95-gallon: $86.48 (previously $76.18).
For a full list of the current and proposed rates, visit the city’s website.
Future adjustments in 2025 and 2026 will be based on the change in the CPI for the
San Francisco Bay Area, with rates adjusted annually starting July 1.
For more information, contact Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Nicholas Walker,
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This additional aid follows the deployment of 144 California Urban Search and Rescue personnel earlier this week who are currently prepositioned in Florida.
The governor previously deployed California Urban Search and Rescue resources to support the response to Hurricane Helene, including 140 firefighters and support personnel.
In total, California has now deployed 354 personnel to support hurricane response efforts.
Together, the teams can provide support for search and rescue operations around the clock when conditions permit.
“In times of crisis, Americans unite to lend a helping hand. California is sending hundreds of emergency personnel to aid Florida as the state endures devastating hurricanes. Floridians, please stay safe and follow all emergency guidance,” said Gov. Newsom.
In close coordination with FEMA, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, or Cal OES, has deployed the additional 70 Task Force members from Orange County and Menlo Park.
These highly specialized personnel are trained in structural collapse and swift water/flood environments.
This deployment has no impact on California’s emergency response and firefighting capabilities.
“California is dedicated to helping those in the path of this major storm,” said Cal OES Director Nancy Ward. “With the deployment of these additional resources, we can help bolster ongoing response and recovery efforts as Hurricane Milton impacts communities across Florida.”
Last month, Gov. Newsom deployed California support to Florida to bolster the response to Hurricane Helene.
California also sent aid to Texas in July and Georgia in August in response to tropical storms. In the past two years, California has also deployed firefighters to New Mexico, Hawaii, Oregon and Montana.
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As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, ahead of the board’s action, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office had lifted the final evacuation warnings for the fire, which has burned a total of 417 acres, and destroyed two homes and damaged another.
Sheriff Howe thanked the board for adding the emergency proclamation to its agenda that morning as an extra item.
During the discussion, it was noted that the sheriff’s office brought Starlink to the scene to help with internet connectivity, which Supervisor Jessica Pyska said was a “gamechanger.”
“That was a critical investment that made a really big difference,” Pyska said.
Howe said the sheriff’s office immediately had help from other agencies in responding to the incident.
Supervisor EJ Crandell said Northshore Fire used a special hose to bring water directly from the lake in fighting the fire. That equipment was funded by the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake.
Crandell moved to approve the proclamation, which the supervisors approved unanimously.
The fire was at 70% containment at the time of the board meeting. By nightfall, the fire’s containment was up to 90%.
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