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California’s first significant rainfall of the season, combined with cooler temperatures, has allowed Cal Fire to lift the statewide burn ban effective Monday, Oct. 22.
Cal Fire had suspended all residential burn permits and various types of outdoor burning within the 31 million acres of State Responsibility Area on Aug. 15.
While the statewide burn ban is lifted, local burn bans set by Cal Fire’s 21 operational units may still be in effect. Each of the 21 Cal Fire unit chiefs will determine when local weather conditions will allow for safe outdoor burning.
Lake County’s burn ban remains in effect.
Following the lifting of local burn bans, burn permits may be required in some areas so residents should always check with their local fire station and air quality district before burning.
“While the threat of wildfires has not diminished completely, many areas will be receiving enough rainfall to allow homeowners to safely burn outdoors once their local burn bans are lifted,” said Chief Ken Pimlott, Cal Fire director. “It is still important that residents monitor the weather closely, as a warming trend could increase the fire threat.”
This fire season has kept firefighters across the State very busy as fire activity has been significantly higher this year.
To date, there have been over 5,500 wildfires in Cal Fire’s jurisdiction that have burned nearly 130,000 acres, compared to last year when there were 4,100 wildfires during the same time period that charred over 55,000 acres.
Even with the cooler weather, there is still the possibility of wildfires and CAL FIRE remains prepared to respond.
For more information on the burn ban and tips on safe burning visit the Cal Fire Web site at www.fire.ca.gov .
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NORTH COAST, Calif. – A tree that fell early Monday morning and knocked down power lines across Highway 29 on Mount St. Helena led to a brief highway shutdown near Calistoga, with the roadway reopened shortly before 6 a.m.
The large tree – said to be 3 feet in diameter – was reported across the roadway at Highway 29 near the Old Lawley Toll Road shortly before 3 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP reported that the tree also took down some power lines, causing a small fire. Fire units were on scene to respond to the blaze.
The highway was blocked in both directions at the toll road, about 5 miles north of Calistoga, for about three hours as firefighters and emergency personnel worked at the scene, the CHP reported.
Calistoga Police Department shut down the highway at Tubbs Lane and Lake County officials were asked to close the highway on their side, according to the CHP.
An extended highway closure was anticipated, and just after 5:30 a.m. it was reported that Caltrans crews were trying to clear the roadway.
At 5:50 a.m. the CHP and Caltrans reported that the roadway was open once again. At that point radio reports indicated that firefighters were being released from the scene.
Steady rains had arrived in the area overnight, which may have been a contributor to the fallen tree.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Oct. 27 community members have the chance to make a difference in their community by helping to feed the hungry.
The Lake County Hunger Task Force, Lake County Office of Education AmeriCorps program, North Coast Opportunities Community Action and Lake Transit are collaborating to collect nonperishable food for five senior centers and 13 food pantries in Lake County.
The main collection will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, on Make A Difference Day, a nationwide day of volunteering.
This is the 13th year in a row that this project has been carried out for Make A Difference Day. All food donated will be distributed in Lake County.
Lake County Office of Education AmeriCorps members will be in front of seven markets on that Saturday collecting food. Look for them at Hardester’s Market in Middletown, Foods Etc. IGA in Clearlake, Red & White Store in Clearlake Oaks, Riviera Foods in the Clear Lake Riviera, Sentry Market in Nice, Safeway in Lakeport and Clearlake Grocery Outlet.
Members of the Lake County Hunger Task Force will be at two additional locations, Hardester’s on Cobb and Lakeport Grocery Outlet.
For the third year in a row, Lake Transit will park one of their buses in front of Lakeport Grocery Outlet where participants will Stuff-A-Bus full of food. Anyone wishing to help stuff the bus can come down at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, and help.
New this year is a precollection of food, accomplished by placing collection bins throughout the county.
Bins are now located at the Lake County Court House, Lakeport Grocery Outlet, Lake County Office of Education, Kelseyville Food Center, Riviera Foods, Rosales Market, Hardester’s Middletown, Hardester’s Hidden Valley Lake, Hardester’s Cobb, Hidden Valley Food Mart, Lakeport Library, Lake County Record-Bee, Redbud Library, Lower Lake Coffee, Ray’s Food Place, Foods Etc. IGA, Clearlake Grocery Outlet, Indian Beach, Lakeview Market, North Shore Sentry, Upper Lake High School, Hi Way Grocery, Bruno’s Shop Smart, Kelseyville High School, Red & White, John’s Market, Middletown High School, Clear Lake High School, Mendo Lake Credit Union in Lakeport and Clearlake, Tower Mart in Lucerne, Marina Market, Meadowbrook Head Start, Lower Lake High School, Kelseyville Primary School, Konocti Christian Academy, St. Helena Hospital Clearlake, Clearlake Family Health Clinic, Carlé High School and NCO offices in Ukiah.
For anyone who will not be shopping on Oct. 27, please make donations at these schools or businesses. All nonperishable items would be welcome.
If you have donations to make and cannot get to one of these places, please call and the groups will arrange for pick up.
The donations will be distributed to Lakeport Senior Center, Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, Live Oak Senior Center, Middletown Senior Center, Highlands Senior Center, Helping Hand, One Step Away, NCO Community Action, The Bridge, Lake Family Resource Center, CCHAP, Free Kitchen Project, Yvonne Cox, Healthy Start, Cookhouse free dinner, Catholic Charities Rural Food Project, Gleaners and United Christian Parish pantry.
For anyone who wishes to help either collect food, or stuff-a-bus, please call Tammy Alakszay at 707-994-4647, Extension 123, or Lorrie Gray at 707-277-9227.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A host of more mature, friendly and fluffy felines needing good homes are offered this week at Lake County Animal Care and Control.
While some of the cats are under a year old, many are older, more relaxed cats, who showed very sweet and mellow personalities during a recent visit.
Cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed and microchipped 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 there, hoping you'll choose them.
The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still “on hold”).
‘Dessarie’
Perky eared Dessarie is a domestic medium hair mix.
At 9 years old, she is the oldest of the cats at the shelter currently.
She is a well-mannered older lady with a soft black and white coat and charming green eyes.
Shelter staff did not report if she has been spayed at this point.
She can be found in cat room kennel No. 8, ID No. 34639.
Gray male tabby
This handsome gray male tabby is 2 years old.
He has a fluffy medium-length coat, weighs nearly 9 pounds and has been neutered, so he’s all ready to join a new home.
Find him in cat room kennel No. 11a, ID No. 34357.
Orange male tabby
This male orange tabby is 6 months old.
He weighs 4 pounds, has a short coat and has been neutered.
He’s in cat room kennel No. 15a, ID No. 34145.
Male orange tabby
This male orange tabby is 6 months old.
He has not yet been neutered, weighs 3.5 pounds and has a short coat.
He’s in cat room kennel 15b, ID No. 34146.
Domestic short hair mix
This female domestic short hair mix is of undetermined age.
She has a short coat and is not yet spayed.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 15c, ID No. 34147.
Male gray tabby
This male gray tabby is 7 months old.
He has a short coat, weighs 4 pounds and has been neutered.
Find him in cat room kennel No. 33a, ID No. 34485.
Black domestic short hair mix
This male black domestic short hair mix is 6 months old.
He has gold eyes, weighs 4 pounds and has been altered.
He’s in cat room kennel No. 33b, ID No. 34465.
Domestic short hair mix
This pretty and sweet female domestic short hair mix is 6 years old.
She has blues eyes and a short white coat, and has been spayed. She enjoys interaction with people.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 46, ID No. 34385.
Domestic long hair mix
This black and white female domestic long hair mix cat is 3 years old.
She has green eyes, is of medium size and has been spayed.
She’s in cat room kennel No. 52, ID No. 34632.
Gray female tabby
This female gray tabby is 4 years old.
She has a short cat, is quite friendly and personable, and has been spayed.
She’s in cat room kennel No. 63, ID No. 34571.
Male gray tabby
This male gray tabby is 14 weeks old.
He has a short coat, weighs nearly 3 pounds and has been neutered.
Find him in cat room kennel No. 90b, ID No. 34511.
Male gray tabby
This male gray tabby is 1 year old.
He has a short coat and green eyes, and has been neutered.
He’s in cat room kennel No. 100, ID No. 34479.
Adoptable cats also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Cats_and_Kittens.htm or at www.petfinder.com .
Please note: Cats 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.
Email Elizabeth Larson at