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COBB, Calif. – A 3.0-magnitude earthquake was reported near The Geysers geothermal steamfield Sunday afternoon.
The US Geological Survey’s preliminary report said the quake occurred at 4:03 p.m. Sunday.
The 1.3-mile deep quake was centered two miles east southeast of The Geysers, four miles southwest of Cobb and four miles west northwest of Anderson Springs, the US Geological Survey reported.
The survey had not received any shake reports as of 7:30 p.m. Sunday, according to its records.
A 3.4-magnitude quake was reported four miles west of Cobb shortly before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, as Lake County News has reported.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Parts of Lake County experienced a white Christmas preview on Saturday thanks to afternoon snow showers.
Snow was first reported shortly after 1 p.m. on Cobb, where vehicles were reported to be spinning out and blocking the roadway in the area of Bottle Rock and Harrington Flat roads, according to the California Highway Patrol and radio reports.
A postal truck as well as about 10 other vehicles were reported to be stalled out in that area, with a layer of ice under the snow making it difficult to clear the vehicles, radio reports indicated. A fire truck also had trouble getting through the area.
Shortly before 3:30 p.m. the CHP reported a noninjury traffic collision in the Walker Ridge and Indian Valley Reservoir Road area, where a pickup went off the roadway and became stuck in a snowbank. There were concerns the CHP could not respond due to the weather.
In addition to Cobb, Lake County News readers reported snowfall in the Clear Lake Riviera, Clearlake Oaks, Elk Mountain Road near Upper Lake, Morgan Valley near Lower Lake, Kelseyville, Lucerne, Clearlake and Spring Valley. Snow also fell in the High Valley area above Clearlake Oaks.
The National Weather Service on Saturday issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of Northern California, including southern Lake County.
Several inches of snowfall are expected at higher elevations across the northern part of the state due to a Pacific frontal system, the National Weather Service reported.
Lake County’s seven day forecast anticipates rain and light winds Sunday and Monday, with a chance of rain and snow on Tuesday, when the snow level is expected to fall to 1,600 feet. Forecasters don’t anticipate much, if any, snow accumulation.
Chances of rain are forecast through next Saturday, the National Weather Service said.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – A group of puppies have joined several adult dogs at the animal shelter and are ready for adoption.
The shelter has had the pups altered and vaccinated and all are ready to go to new homes.
Dogs that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed, microchipped and, if old enough, given a rabies shot and county license before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.
If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets hoping you'll choose them.
The following dogs at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (additional dogs on the animal control Web site not listed are still “on hold”).
Pit bull terrier-Australian Shepherd mix pup
This pit bull terrier-Australian Shepherd mix pup is 10 weeks old.
He has one blue eye and one brown eye, weighs just under 10 pounds, has a short tan coat and has been neutered.
Visit the puppy in kennel No. 4, ID No. 35066.
Terrier mix puppy
This male terrier mix is 14 weeks old.
He has brown eyes, floppy ears and a short black coat, weighs 11 pounds and has been neutered.
Find him in kennel No. 5, ID No. 35109.
Male German Shepherd mix
This male German Shepherd mix is 1 year old.
He has a short black coat, weighs nearly 50 pounds and has been neutered.
Shelter staff said he is great with other dogs – both male and female.
He’s in kennel No. 6, ID No. 34894.
‘Mia’
“Mia” is a 2-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix.
She has a short red coat, weighs 57 pounds and has been spayed.
Find Mia in kennel No. 7, ID No. 34847.
‘Brody’
“Brody” is an older boxer who recently fell on hard times and arrived at the animal shelter after his owner could no longer keep him.
He is 7 years old, has a docked tail and a short brown brindle-colored coat.
Brody is altered and weighs nearly 90 pounds.
You can find him in kennel No. 10, ID No. 34726.
American bulldog mix puppy
This 9-week-old female American Bulldog puppy is part of a big litter that came into the shelter recently.
She is 14 pounds, has a short white and brown spotted coat and has been spayed.
She’s in kennel No. 24a, ID No. 35082.
American bulldog mix puppy
This American Bulldog puppy is 9 weeks old.
Like her littermate she weighs 14 pounds, has a short brown and white spotted coat and has been spayed.
She’s in kennel No. 24b, ID No. 35083.
American bulldog mix puppy
This female American Bulldog puppy is 9 weeks old.
She weighs 14 pounds, has a short brown and white spotted coat and has been spayed.
Find her in kennel No. 24c, ID No. 35084.
American bulldog mix puppy
This male American Bulldog puppy is 9 weeks old.
He weighs 14 pounds, has a short white and brown spotted coat and has been neutered.
He’s in kennel No. 24d, ID No. 35085.
American bulldog mix puppy
This male American Bulldog puppy is 9 weeks old.
He weighs 14 pounds, has a short white and brown spotted coat and has been neutered.
He’s in kennel No. 24e, ID No. 35086.
American bulldog mix puppy
This male American Bulldog puppy is 9 weeks old.
He weighs 14 pounds, has a short white and brown spotted coat and has been neutered.
He’s in kennel No. 24f, ID No. 35087.
Please note: Dogs listed at the shelter's Web page that are said to be “on hold” are not yet cleared for adoption.
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 Emergency Management Agency Secretary Mark Ghilarducci, the governor’s top Homeland Security advisor, urges California’s parents and educators to remain vigilant in the wake of the tragic school shooting in Connecticut on Friday.
“Friday’s shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School was unimaginable and horrific. As a parent, I can only imagine the pain and grief that the victim’s parents, family members and fellow educators are feeling,” said Ghilarducci.
He added, “This tragic event is a sobering reminder that threats like this, even as infrequent as they are, can happen anywhere. I urge all educators, teachers, parents and community members to pay attention to signs of distress in others and potential risks to the public. Don’t wait. If you think something isn’t right, report it right away.”
Ghilarducci recommends all schools should also review and ensure their emergency plans and security procedures are in place, up to date and understood.
Ghilarducci noted that Friday’s shooting was the second mass shooting in less than a week. Three people were killed at a Portland, Ore., mall after a gunman open fire on innocent shoppers this past Tuesday.
“Remember that the signs of a tragic event may be visible long before it comes to a violent conclusion,” said Secretary Ghilarducci. “If you know someone that is suffering from mental illness, grief, loss or exhibiting unusual behavior see that they receive counseling or treatment from a professional.”
The California Emergency Management Agency has put together a resource Web page for parents, teachers and anyone wanting to know how to get involved in making our schools and workplaces safer:
- Safety in Our Schools - California Emergency Management Agency: http://bit.ly/UoQXE0 ;
- How to Report Suspicious Activity - Department of Homeland Security: http://1.usa.gov/UJEueC ;
- Helping Children Manage Distress After a Shooting - American Psychological Association: http://bit.ly/UJED1M ;
- Gun Violence at School: Safety Tips – www.Kidpower.org (California workshop services) : http://bit.ly/USAjuV .
Additional updates will be posted to www.calema.ca.gov and Cal EMA’s Twitter feed.