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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Forecasters anticipate another hot day in Lake County on Saturday before temperatures start to roll back into next week.
An excessive heat warning remains in effect for Lake County through Saturday at 9 p.m.
In issuing the warning, the National Weather Service warned of “dangerously hot conditions” for Lake County ranging between 105 and 113 degrees.
This week’s century mark topping temperatures are the result of a powerful heat dome that has broken heat records this week across the West.
“A dominant area of high pressure is to blame for the relentless heat in the western U.S. and Pacific Northwest. This heat will expand into the central U.S.,” said AccuWeather Lead Long Range Expert Paul Pastelok. “Scorching summer temperatures will be on the rise from the Southeast to much of the mid-Atlantic and even parts of the Northeast through early next week. We expect more records to be shattered.”
AccuWeather expert meteorologists say all-time record high temperatures were tied or broken at more than 50 locations in California and Nevada from July 1 to 5.
In California, all-time records were set this month when temperatures soared to 115 degrees in Palmdale, 119 degrees in Redding, and 124 degrees in Palm Springs, AccuWeather said.
The National Weather Service said Sunday’s daytime temperatures will hover in the high 90s and in the high 60s at night.
Conditions will then roll back into the high 80s to low 90s during the day and the 60s at night through Thursday.
Temperatures are expected to begin to rise again starting on Friday.
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An excessive heat warning remains in effect for Lake County through Saturday at 9 p.m.
In issuing the warning, the National Weather Service warned of “dangerously hot conditions” for Lake County ranging between 105 and 113 degrees.
This week’s century mark topping temperatures are the result of a powerful heat dome that has broken heat records this week across the West.
“A dominant area of high pressure is to blame for the relentless heat in the western U.S. and Pacific Northwest. This heat will expand into the central U.S.,” said AccuWeather Lead Long Range Expert Paul Pastelok. “Scorching summer temperatures will be on the rise from the Southeast to much of the mid-Atlantic and even parts of the Northeast through early next week. We expect more records to be shattered.”
AccuWeather expert meteorologists say all-time record high temperatures were tied or broken at more than 50 locations in California and Nevada from July 1 to 5.
In California, all-time records were set this month when temperatures soared to 115 degrees in Palmdale, 119 degrees in Redding, and 124 degrees in Palm Springs, AccuWeather said.
The National Weather Service said Sunday’s daytime temperatures will hover in the high 90s and in the high 60s at night.
Conditions will then roll back into the high 80s to low 90s during the day and the 60s at night through Thursday.
Temperatures are expected to begin to rise again starting on Friday.
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SACRAMENTO — The California Highway Patrol introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony Friday at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento.
In a continued effort to fill vacant officer positions, these men and women hail from communities throughout California, as well as Colorado and Oregon.
“Having successfully completed the last 26 weeks of intensive training, the CHP is pleased to welcome these new officers to the CHP family. They are beginning a career of service and I trust they will do everything they can to take care of their communities,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “Every corner of the State deserves to have the best trained and prepared personnel, and I am confident these new officers will be able to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security possible.”
While at the CHP Academy, cadets receive over 1,200 hours of training and start with subjects including nobility in policing, leadership, professionalism and ethics, and cultural diversity.
Additionally, cadets receive instruction on mental illness response and crisis intervention techniques. Training also covers vehicle patrol, crash investigation, first aid, and the apprehension of suspected violators, including those who drive under the influence.
Cadets also receive training in traffic control, report writing, recovery of stolen vehicles, assisting the motoring public, issuing citations, emergency scene management, and various codes, including the California Vehicle Code, Penal Code and Health and Safety Code.
Friday’s graduation concludes the new officers’ stay at the Academy prior to their reporting to one of the 102 CHP Area offices throughout the state on July 22.
The CHP continues the search for service-minded individuals who are interested in a career in law enforcement in support of its ongoing, multiyear recruitment campaign to hire 1,000 officers.
In 2023, the CHP added 407 officers to its ranks. With Friday’s swearing-in, an additional 409 officers have been sworn in this year and there are still two more cadet classes scheduled to complete the Academy before the end of 2024.
For more information about a CHP career, visit its website and register for an online hiring seminar at 6:30 p.m. on July 17.
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MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — The Mendocino National Forest’s Upper Lake Ranger District has initiated a project to reroute and restore a segment of off-road highway Trail 35.
The trail is located east of the M1 Road, or Elk Mountain Road, and north of Penny Pines Campground.
Due to the location, poor water drainage, and difficulty to maintain, a 350-foot segment of the trail is heavily rutted.
To ensure the longevity and environmental sustainability of this popular route, the forest plans to relocate this stretch of the trail to a higher and drier elevation.
Two culverts currently located on the M1 Road will also be extended through the rerouted trail to ensure the continuation of proper drainage.
“We are wanting to reroute a small section of trail away from a riparian drainage area, into a more sustainable area. The footprint is small but a worthwhile endeavor for OHV users and watershed health,” explained OHV Recreation Technician Derrick Ray.
Restoration efforts may include:
• Using specialized equipment, including a trail tractor and a mini excavator, to restore the trail to its natural contour.
• Seeding.
• Installing straw waddles, biodegradable jute net, barriers and signage.
Interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the proposed rerouting plan.
Comments can be submitted via email toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Aug. 13.
More information about this project can be found here.
The trail is located east of the M1 Road, or Elk Mountain Road, and north of Penny Pines Campground.
Due to the location, poor water drainage, and difficulty to maintain, a 350-foot segment of the trail is heavily rutted.
To ensure the longevity and environmental sustainability of this popular route, the forest plans to relocate this stretch of the trail to a higher and drier elevation.
Two culverts currently located on the M1 Road will also be extended through the rerouted trail to ensure the continuation of proper drainage.
“We are wanting to reroute a small section of trail away from a riparian drainage area, into a more sustainable area. The footprint is small but a worthwhile endeavor for OHV users and watershed health,” explained OHV Recreation Technician Derrick Ray.
Restoration efforts may include:
• Using specialized equipment, including a trail tractor and a mini excavator, to restore the trail to its natural contour.
• Seeding.
• Installing straw waddles, biodegradable jute net, barriers and signage.
Interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the proposed rerouting plan.
Comments can be submitted via email to
More information about this project can be found here.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Clearlake Animal Control’s kennels remain filled with dogs waiting for new homes.
The Clearlake Animal Control website lists 39 adoptable dogs.
The available dogs include “Smiley,” a male pit bull terrier mix with a gray and white coat. He has been neutered.
There also is “Chandler,” a 9-month-old male American pit bull terrier mix with a white and fawn coat. He has been neutered.
Also waiting for her new home is “Petunia,” a 1-year-old Labrador retriever mix with a chocolate coat. She has been spayed.
The shelter is located at 6820 Old Highway 53. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
For more information, call the shelter at 707-762-6227, email
This week’s adoptable dogs are featured below.
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