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MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — Increased risk of fire starts have prompted forest officials to issue fire restrictions ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Forest Order No. 08-24-13 will go into effect beginning July 3 through the end of the 2024 fire season.
“Given the red flag weather warnings, risk of wildland fire is increasing with gusty winds and rapidly drying forest fuels. These restrictions are designed to minimize the chances of human-caused fires in undeveloped areas of the forest,” said Forest Fire Management Officer Curtis Coots.
“Visitors can still enjoy a campfire or stove fire in designated fire-safe campgrounds or in Wilderness Areas so long as they have a valid California Campfire Permit,” Coots said.
Fire restrictions prohibit the following activities:
• Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or within the designated recreation sites shown in Exhibit A of the forest order.
• Operating an internal combustion engine, except on National Forest System roads or trails.
• Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame.
• Using an explosive.
• Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device.
With a valid California Campfire Permit visitors may use portable stoves or lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel.
Additionally, visitors with a valid California Campfire Permit may enjoy a campfire or stove fire in the Designated Fire Safe Recreation Sites (see Exhibit A), as well as in federally designated wilderness areas.
Forest Service officials stated that more than 90% of all fires are human caused. Visitors to national forests can help prevent wildfires with just a bit of planning and common sense.
Campfires: Attend your campfire at all times. Ensure your fire is completely extinguished—drown with water (NOT dirt), stir with your shovel, drown again and feel for any heat using the back of your hand. Continue this process until no heat remains.
Stoves: If using pressurized or bottled liquid fuel stoves, lanterns, or heating devices, use in barren areas with at least 3 feet of clearance from grasses and other debris that may catch fire. Prevent stoves from tipping.
Vehicles: When traveling, ensure your chains are properly connected. The hot underside of the vehicle and dragging chains can start a fire. Stick to driving on designated roads and trails and be careful to not park your car or OHV in tall, dry, vegetation, including grass.
Spark Arrestors: Ensure that all internal or external combustion engines have a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order.
Smoking: Extinguish all smoking materials dead out on bare soil. Pack out all cigarette butts and filters.
Fireworks: Fireworks are prohibited on all national forests year-round, leave them and all other pyrotechnic devices at home.
Similar restrictions are also in effect on neighboring public lands. Because restrictions can vary by jurisdiction, visitors should contact the area they plan to visit for specific fire restrictions and conditions.
California campfire permits are available online at https://readyforwildfire.org. The fire restrictions and list of designated fire safe campgrounds are available on the Mendocino National Forest website.
Visitors can check the latest alerts, orders and recreation information at https://www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino.
“Given the red flag weather warnings, risk of wildland fire is increasing with gusty winds and rapidly drying forest fuels. These restrictions are designed to minimize the chances of human-caused fires in undeveloped areas of the forest,” said Forest Fire Management Officer Curtis Coots.
“Visitors can still enjoy a campfire or stove fire in designated fire-safe campgrounds or in Wilderness Areas so long as they have a valid California Campfire Permit,” Coots said.
Fire restrictions prohibit the following activities:
• Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or within the designated recreation sites shown in Exhibit A of the forest order.
• Operating an internal combustion engine, except on National Forest System roads or trails.
• Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame.
• Using an explosive.
• Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device.
With a valid California Campfire Permit visitors may use portable stoves or lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel.
Additionally, visitors with a valid California Campfire Permit may enjoy a campfire or stove fire in the Designated Fire Safe Recreation Sites (see Exhibit A), as well as in federally designated wilderness areas.
Forest Service officials stated that more than 90% of all fires are human caused. Visitors to national forests can help prevent wildfires with just a bit of planning and common sense.
Campfires: Attend your campfire at all times. Ensure your fire is completely extinguished—drown with water (NOT dirt), stir with your shovel, drown again and feel for any heat using the back of your hand. Continue this process until no heat remains.
Stoves: If using pressurized or bottled liquid fuel stoves, lanterns, or heating devices, use in barren areas with at least 3 feet of clearance from grasses and other debris that may catch fire. Prevent stoves from tipping.
Vehicles: When traveling, ensure your chains are properly connected. The hot underside of the vehicle and dragging chains can start a fire. Stick to driving on designated roads and trails and be careful to not park your car or OHV in tall, dry, vegetation, including grass.
Spark Arrestors: Ensure that all internal or external combustion engines have a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order.
Smoking: Extinguish all smoking materials dead out on bare soil. Pack out all cigarette butts and filters.
Fireworks: Fireworks are prohibited on all national forests year-round, leave them and all other pyrotechnic devices at home.
Similar restrictions are also in effect on neighboring public lands. Because restrictions can vary by jurisdiction, visitors should contact the area they plan to visit for specific fire restrictions and conditions.
California campfire permits are available online at https://readyforwildfire.org. The fire restrictions and list of designated fire safe campgrounds are available on the Mendocino National Forest website.
Visitors can check the latest alerts, orders and recreation information at https://www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — Lakeport’s long-awaited new courthouse project will have its groundbreaking this week.
The Lake County Superior Court is inviting the community to the event, which will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the site of the new building, 675 Lakeport Blvd.
To attend the event, enter via the Bruno’s Shop Smart parking lot. The ceremony will be held in the southwest corner of the parking lot near Stone Fire Pizza.
The Judicial Council of California said the facility is expected to cost $83.8 million.
The funding for the project does not come from the city of Lakeport nor the county of Lake. Rather, it comes from dedicated funding streams created through the Legislature.
Specifically, the Judicial Branch Five-Year Infrastructure Plan for Fiscal Year 2024–25 explains that a key piece of legislation, Senate Bill 1407 — which became law in 2008 — “authorizes various fees, penalties, and assessments to be deposited in the Immediate and Critical Needs Account (ICNA) to support the construction, renovation, and operation of court facilities, including the payment of rental costs associated with completed capital-outlay projects funded with lease revenue bonds.”
That five-year infrastructure plan also lists the Lakeport Courthouse as the No. 1 immediate and critical need trial court capital-outlay project statewide. The Clearlake Courthouse is listed as No. 6. Lake is the only county to have two projects in the top 10.
Even so, despite the need, the state’s dedicated revenues for court projects were lower than expected, “which led to the curtailment of the Judicial Council’s capital program,” the five-year plan explained.
That curtailment pushed back Lake County’s project for several years. Now, however, the project is moving full-speed ahead.
The Judicial Council reported in June that the project’s working drawings phase had been completed and was to be submitted for final permits.
Once the permits and environmental regulatory approval is completed, construction can begin, officials said.
The Judicial Council expects construction to begin this summer and to be completed by early 2026.
The new 45,300 square foot building will have four courtrooms, a jury assembly room, self-help center, attorney/client meeting rooms, and on-site parking with solar generation.
It will replace the court’s current 15,332 square feet of space on the fourth floor of the 1960s-era courthouse on North Forbes Street.
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The Lake County Superior Court is inviting the community to the event, which will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the site of the new building, 675 Lakeport Blvd.
To attend the event, enter via the Bruno’s Shop Smart parking lot. The ceremony will be held in the southwest corner of the parking lot near Stone Fire Pizza.
The Judicial Council of California said the facility is expected to cost $83.8 million.
The funding for the project does not come from the city of Lakeport nor the county of Lake. Rather, it comes from dedicated funding streams created through the Legislature.
Specifically, the Judicial Branch Five-Year Infrastructure Plan for Fiscal Year 2024–25 explains that a key piece of legislation, Senate Bill 1407 — which became law in 2008 — “authorizes various fees, penalties, and assessments to be deposited in the Immediate and Critical Needs Account (ICNA) to support the construction, renovation, and operation of court facilities, including the payment of rental costs associated with completed capital-outlay projects funded with lease revenue bonds.”
That five-year infrastructure plan also lists the Lakeport Courthouse as the No. 1 immediate and critical need trial court capital-outlay project statewide. The Clearlake Courthouse is listed as No. 6. Lake is the only county to have two projects in the top 10.
Even so, despite the need, the state’s dedicated revenues for court projects were lower than expected, “which led to the curtailment of the Judicial Council’s capital program,” the five-year plan explained.
That curtailment pushed back Lake County’s project for several years. Now, however, the project is moving full-speed ahead.
The Judicial Council reported in June that the project’s working drawings phase had been completed and was to be submitted for final permits.
Once the permits and environmental regulatory approval is completed, construction can begin, officials said.
The Judicial Council expects construction to begin this summer and to be completed by early 2026.
The new 45,300 square foot building will have four courtrooms, a jury assembly room, self-help center, attorney/client meeting rooms, and on-site parking with solar generation.
It will replace the court’s current 15,332 square feet of space on the fourth floor of the 1960s-era courthouse on North Forbes Street.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
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Editor's note: Highlands Senior Center will not be able to operate at the Masonic Lodge due to equipment issues so they have withdrawn for this heat event. The article has been updated accordingly.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — In response to the forecasted extreme heat, facilities that are part of the Lake County Community Organizations Active in Disaster Resilience Hub Network are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the community by opening for cooling this week.
These centers will provide a safe and cool environment for residents to escape the heat.
The non-governmental organizations that are part of the Community Organizations Active in Disaster, or COAD, which will open for the first time in this capacity in response to the early July heat event are the Cobb Mountain Lions Club, Galilee Lutheran Church, Kelseyville Senior Center, Lakeport Senior Center, Lucerne Alpine Senior Center and United Christian Parish.
With temperatures expected to soar above 100, it is crucial for everyone, especially vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and those with preexisting health conditions, to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
The county of Lake does not routinely open official extreme weather centers; however, there are numerous county operated facilities with routine open hours that are excellent cooling/warming options such as libraries and peer centers.
Stay informed about extreme heat updates and additional resources by visiting https://lakecountyca.gov/927/Lake-Co-Ready.
What to bring
Residents visiting the resilience centers are encouraged to bring any necessary medications, snacks and activities to stay comfortable.
You may also wish to bring charging cords for your cellular devices.
Personal water bottles, which can be filled at the centers, are encouraged to reduce single use plastic waste.
COAD schedule
The purpose of the COAD of Lake County is to develop and support partnerships for communication, coordination, cooperation and collaboration amongst the whole community including voluntary, charitable, not-for-profit, faith-based organizations and government agencies, both in public and private sectors, during all phases of a disaster.
The schedule for the COAD members through Sunday follows.
TUESDAY, JULY 2
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Lakeport
Lakeport Senior Center
527 Konocti Ave.
Telephone: 707-263-4218
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lucerne
Lucerne Alpine Senior Center
3985 Country Club Drive
Telephone: 707-274-8779
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Lakeport
Lakeport Senior Center
527 Konocti Ave.
Telephone: 707-263-4218
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lucerne
Lucerne Alpine Senior Center
3985 Country Club Drive
Telephone: 707-274-8779
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 4
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
FRIDAY, JULY 5
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Lakeport
United Christian Parish
745 N Brush St.
Telephone: 707-263-4788
Hours: 2 to 5 p.m.
Lucerne
Lucerne Alpine Senior Center
3985 Country Club Drive
Telephone: 707-274-8779
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 6
Cobb
Cobb Mountain Lions Club
15780 Bottle Rock Road
Telephone: 707-715-7008
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Kelseyville Presbyterian Church
5340 Third St.
Telephone: 707-279-1104
Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Lakeport
United Christian Parish
745 N Brush St.
Telephone: 707-263-4788
Hours: 2 to 5 p.m.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — In response to the forecasted extreme heat, facilities that are part of the Lake County Community Organizations Active in Disaster Resilience Hub Network are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the community by opening for cooling this week.
These centers will provide a safe and cool environment for residents to escape the heat.
The non-governmental organizations that are part of the Community Organizations Active in Disaster, or COAD, which will open for the first time in this capacity in response to the early July heat event are the Cobb Mountain Lions Club, Galilee Lutheran Church, Kelseyville Senior Center, Lakeport Senior Center, Lucerne Alpine Senior Center and United Christian Parish.
With temperatures expected to soar above 100, it is crucial for everyone, especially vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and those with preexisting health conditions, to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
The county of Lake does not routinely open official extreme weather centers; however, there are numerous county operated facilities with routine open hours that are excellent cooling/warming options such as libraries and peer centers.
Stay informed about extreme heat updates and additional resources by visiting https://lakecountyca.gov/927/Lake-Co-Ready.
What to bring
Residents visiting the resilience centers are encouraged to bring any necessary medications, snacks and activities to stay comfortable.
You may also wish to bring charging cords for your cellular devices.
Personal water bottles, which can be filled at the centers, are encouraged to reduce single use plastic waste.
COAD schedule
The purpose of the COAD of Lake County is to develop and support partnerships for communication, coordination, cooperation and collaboration amongst the whole community including voluntary, charitable, not-for-profit, faith-based organizations and government agencies, both in public and private sectors, during all phases of a disaster.
The schedule for the COAD members through Sunday follows.
TUESDAY, JULY 2
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Lakeport
Lakeport Senior Center
527 Konocti Ave.
Telephone: 707-263-4218
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lucerne
Lucerne Alpine Senior Center
3985 Country Club Drive
Telephone: 707-274-8779
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Lakeport
Lakeport Senior Center
527 Konocti Ave.
Telephone: 707-263-4218
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lucerne
Lucerne Alpine Senior Center
3985 Country Club Drive
Telephone: 707-274-8779
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 4
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
FRIDAY, JULY 5
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Lakeport
United Christian Parish
745 N Brush St.
Telephone: 707-263-4788
Hours: 2 to 5 p.m.
Lucerne
Lucerne Alpine Senior Center
3985 Country Club Drive
Telephone: 707-274-8779
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 6
Cobb
Cobb Mountain Lions Club
15780 Bottle Rock Road
Telephone: 707-715-7008
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Kelseyville
Galilee Lutheran Church
8860 Soda Bay Road
Telephone: 707-279-4832
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Pets OK: Cats in crates, dogs on leash.
Kelseyville Presbyterian Church
5340 Third St.
Telephone: 707-279-1104
Email:
Hours: 1 to 6 p.m.
Lakeport
United Christian Parish
745 N Brush St.
Telephone: 707-263-4788
Hours: 2 to 5 p.m.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Early on Tuesday morning Pacific Gas and Electric began turning off power to a small number of Lake County residents and thousands more around the region due to a red flag warning and heightened fire danger.
The number of Lake County customers originally expected to be part of the PSPS was 49, a number which on Monday grew to 153 and included areas east of Lower Lake and southeast of Boggs Mountain.
As of 3 a.m., power had been turned off to more than 130 customers near Boggs Mountain.
Power is expected to be restored by 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Altogether, PG&E said the total number of customers set to be impacted across the 10 counties to be included in the PSPS is 12,000.
In addition to Lake County, that number covers 277 in Butte, 550 in Colusa, 361 in Glenn, 16 in Napa, 8,888 in Shasta 96 in Solano, 12 in Sonoma, 1,873 in Tehama and 204 in Yolo.
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The number of Lake County customers originally expected to be part of the PSPS was 49, a number which on Monday grew to 153 and included areas east of Lower Lake and southeast of Boggs Mountain.
As of 3 a.m., power had been turned off to more than 130 customers near Boggs Mountain.
Power is expected to be restored by 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Altogether, PG&E said the total number of customers set to be impacted across the 10 counties to be included in the PSPS is 12,000.
In addition to Lake County, that number covers 277 in Butte, 550 in Colusa, 361 in Glenn, 16 in Napa, 8,888 in Shasta 96 in Solano, 12 in Sonoma, 1,873 in Tehama and 204 in Yolo.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
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