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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – California Highway Patrol officers and Northshore Fire Protection firefighters spent Monday morning on the scene of a collision involving two pickups near Blue Lakes.
The crash occurred at around 8:15 a.m. on Highway 20 near Scotts Valley Road, according to initial CHP reports.
The collision resulted in major injuries to one of the male drivers, although the initial report did not include names of those involved.
The early reports said two vehicles – a Chevrolet pickup and a Ford pickup – were off the roadway, and power lines were down.
Northshore Fire Deputy Chief Pat Brown said one of the drivers had been able to get out of his vehicle on his own, but the other pickup went off the road and landed against a tree, with firefighters having to work to extricate the male driver.
The man who had to be extricated had a 100-gallon fuel tank in the back of his pickup that was thrown out of the pickup bed by the force of the crash, landing just next to the lake, Brown said.
Brown said firefighters were able to use emergency holding tanks to deal with the fuel tank.
“Nothing actually went into the lake,” he said.
Brown said the crash took place near the site of an April 2009 incident in which a Safeway truck’s load went off the road and into Blue Lakes, as Lake County News has reported.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – With the arrival of warm spring weather, Lake County Animal Care & Control is reminding community members not to leave pets in vehicles.
Even though the very warm weather hasn't been around for very long – just starting last week – Lake County Animal Care and Control Director Bill Davidson said the problem of dogs being locked in hot cars already has surfaced for the season.
Animal experts say that on hot days parked vehicles can become so hot – even with the windows open – that they can lead to fatal heat stroke for pets.
Not only is the practice dangerous for animals, it's against the law for their owners.
In 2006 the state Legislature approved SB 1806, which makes it illegal to leave an animal confined “in any unattended motor vehicle under conditions that endanger the health or well-being of an animal due to heat, cold, lack of adequate ventilation, or lack of food or water, or other circumstances that could reasonably be expected to cause suffering, disability, or death to the animal.”
In cases where the animal isn't injured, a first conviction is punishable by a fine not to exceed $100 per animal, according to the law's language.
If the animal suffers great bodily injury, the person found responsible can be ordered to pay a fine of up to $500, face up to six months' imprisonment in a county jail or both. Subsequent violations, regardless of injury to the animal, would result in the same maximum punishment.
If you're going on errands and would need to leave your pet in the car, it's suggested that instead you leave your pet at home where they can stay cool.
Signs of overheating in pets include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, drooling, mild weakness, stupor and even collapse.
If you spot an animal locked in a hot car, call 911.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This week’s three lovely cats are hoping you’ll add them to your home.
The three cats are all females and 2 years or under in age.
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”).
Black female short hair
This black domestic short hair mix is 1 year old.
She weighs 8 pounds and has been spayed.
Find her in cat room kennel No. 13, ID No. 32378.
‘Tilly’
Tilly is a 10-month-old female domestic short hair mix.
She is a brown tabby, and has not yet been spayed.
She is in cat room kennel No. 126, ID No. 32385.
Gray female tabby
This gray female tabby is 2 years old.
She has a short coat, weighs 7 pounds and has been spayed.
She is in cat room kennel No. 16, ID No. 32431.
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.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Gathering to celebrate and acknowledge the growing success of wines from Lake County, the board of the Lake County Winery Association recently hosted a gathering for their members at Moore Family Winery to thank the many winery owners and supporters.
“The industry here is growing, the economy is slowly improving, and we're good to go,” said Lake County Winery Association (LCWA) board chair Clay Shannon, who operates two tasting rooms in Lake County – Shannon Ridge Vineyards and Vigilance Winery & Vineyards.
“We're seeing more new faces in our tasting room,” said LCWA vice-chair Gregory Graham, owner and winemaker of Gregory Graham Wines, “and they're making the trip to be here,” noting that many new visitors are from the surrounding regions – but also from out of state.
After welcoming everyone, Shannon introduced Monica Rosenthal, executive director for the LCWA, who gave an overview of the ongoing efforts by LCWA to promote the wine industry in Lake County.
Through a partnership with the county of Lake Marketing and Economic Development Program and numerous property owners throughout the county, LCWA has installed directional signs around the county to orient visitors to the many tasting rooms located in Lake County.
New signs ready for installation for several new Lake County wine tasting rooms were on display at the event.
Rosenthal highlighted the new marketing tools including the roll-up maps, LCWA umbrella and bistro set, and the attractive winery brochures and wine maps.
She also reported that LCWA is active in the recently approved Lake County Marketing Tourism Plan, which will leverage the marketing work the LCWA is pursuing.
“All of us can put funds together for a bigger splash,” Rosenthal explained, “instead of each of us going it alone.”
She then spoke about the upcoming ad in Touring & Tasting magazine that will feature Lake County and LCWA members and is the direct result of partnering with the County’s Tourism committee and the Lake County Winegrape Commission.
Shannon Gunier, president of the Lake County Winegrape Commission (LCWC), gave an update on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant they received to market Lake county fruit around the country and in California.
After participation in successful wine events in Texas, Pennsylvania and Virginia, the next series of events the LCWC will participate in are consumer shows like the “Wines with Altitude” event schedule for Sept. 8 on Treasure Island at The Winery SF.
“We're doing more, such as last years successful event on Treasure Island,” said Nick Buttitta, “which was a big step, in addition to the Wine Adventure weekend always held on the last weekend of July and People’s Choice the first Saturday in November. We are going to continue to do more to promote Lake County.”
LCWA Chair Clay Shannon introduced the other board members of LCWA including vice-chair Gregory Graham, owner/winemaker of Gregory Graham wines; treasurer and secretary Adawn Wood, co-owner of Shed Horn Cellars; Steve Tylicki, general manager and viticulturist for Steele Wines; and Nick Buttitta, owner and winemaker of Rosa d'Oro Vineyards.
Shannon then encouraged all members in attendance to participate on LCWA committees as the marketing and events sponsored by LCWA continue to increase.
Membership in the Lake County Winery Association is open to all – wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast inns, resorts, art galleries, gift shops, olive oil producers, individuals, associations and more – with many membership levels.
The LCWA Celebrate Five event was hosted by Moore Family Winery, catered by Ciao Thyme Catering, and wines were provided by Lake County Wineries.
LCWA thanked the guests in attendance, especially the LCWA partners and sponsors.
For more information on becoming a member of LCWA or other events, visit www.lakecountywineries.org .
