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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County Health Services has issued a public advisory due to rising levels of cyanobacteria in Clear Lake.
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, naturally occurs in water bodies but can produce harmful toxins that pose health risks to humans and animals.
Signs and symptoms of cyanobacteria exposure include skin irritation or rashes; eye, nose or throat irritation; stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; headaches; fever; and muscle and joint pain.
Precautionary measures include the following:
• Avoid direct contact with water that appears discolored, has scum layers, or emits a foul odor.
• Keep pets and livestock away from affected water bodies.
• Do not ingest unfiltered water from Clear Lake.
• If you accidentally come into contact with affected water, rinse off immediately with clean water.
What to do if you’re exposed:
• Skin contact: Rinse skin thoroughly with fresh water and soap.
• Inhalation: Move to fresh air and seek medical attention if respiratory symptoms develop.
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of clean water and seek medical attention immediately.
• Pet exposure: Rinse your pet with clean water to remove any algae from their fur. Seek veterinary care if your pet shows symptoms of illness.
Health Services is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions change. Public cooperation is crucial in ensuring safety during this time.
For further information and updates, visit the county’s website on cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins or contact Health Services at 707-263-1164.
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, naturally occurs in water bodies but can produce harmful toxins that pose health risks to humans and animals.
Signs and symptoms of cyanobacteria exposure include skin irritation or rashes; eye, nose or throat irritation; stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; headaches; fever; and muscle and joint pain.
Precautionary measures include the following:
• Avoid direct contact with water that appears discolored, has scum layers, or emits a foul odor.
• Keep pets and livestock away from affected water bodies.
• Do not ingest unfiltered water from Clear Lake.
• If you accidentally come into contact with affected water, rinse off immediately with clean water.
What to do if you’re exposed:
• Skin contact: Rinse skin thoroughly with fresh water and soap.
• Inhalation: Move to fresh air and seek medical attention if respiratory symptoms develop.
• Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of clean water and seek medical attention immediately.
• Pet exposure: Rinse your pet with clean water to remove any algae from their fur. Seek veterinary care if your pet shows symptoms of illness.
Health Services is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions change. Public cooperation is crucial in ensuring safety during this time.
For further information and updates, visit the county’s website on cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins or contact Health Services at 707-263-1164.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Clearlake Animal Control has dozens of dogs awaiting their forever families.
The Clearlake Animal Control website lists 37 adoptable dogs.
The available dogs this week include “Ella,” a nearly 2-year-old female Rottweiler mix with a short brown and black coat. She has been spayed.
Also waiting for a new home is “Rock,” a male Argentine Dogo mix with a short white and brown coat. He has been neutered.
There also is “Rose,” a 2-year-old female Labrador retriever-Rottweiler mix with a short copper and white 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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The California Senate has approved a trio of wildfire safety proposals from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would improve the ability to prevent and prepare for climate-driven infernos as they continue to pose a threat across the state.
“It’s imperative that we take action now to safeguard our communities and natural landscapes from the devastating impact of these increasingly frequent and intense wildfires,” Sen. Dodd said. “My proposals attack the problem on multiple fronts, incorporating prevention and response while maximizing our investment of taxpayer dollars. I appreciate my Senate colleagues for seeing the wisdom in this commonsense approach.”
Sen. Dodd has long been a leader in wildfire legislation, authoring more than a dozen bills signed into law.
This year, he continued that advocacy, introducing the following three bills to address the issue:
• Senate Bill 1003 would help ensure electrical utilities are pursuing the fastest and most cost-effective infrastructure improvements, safeguarding the public from future wildfires and saving money for ratepayers forced to cover the cost of more expensive repairs.
• SB 1014, the Wildfire Mitigation Planning Act, would help prevent and contain wildfires by coordinating efforts between state, federal and private entities, increasing overall wildfire safety effectiveness while maximizing California’s wildfire response investment.
• SB 1159 would help safeguard Californians from wildfires and protect the environment by streamlining the process for clearing combustible brush and trees alongside roads.
All three bills were approved by an overwhelming Senate vote and head next to the Assembly. They are supported by statewide wildfire and community groups.
“It’s imperative that we take action now to safeguard our communities and natural landscapes from the devastating impact of these increasingly frequent and intense wildfires,” Sen. Dodd said. “My proposals attack the problem on multiple fronts, incorporating prevention and response while maximizing our investment of taxpayer dollars. I appreciate my Senate colleagues for seeing the wisdom in this commonsense approach.”
Sen. Dodd has long been a leader in wildfire legislation, authoring more than a dozen bills signed into law.
This year, he continued that advocacy, introducing the following three bills to address the issue:
• Senate Bill 1003 would help ensure electrical utilities are pursuing the fastest and most cost-effective infrastructure improvements, safeguarding the public from future wildfires and saving money for ratepayers forced to cover the cost of more expensive repairs.
• SB 1014, the Wildfire Mitigation Planning Act, would help prevent and contain wildfires by coordinating efforts between state, federal and private entities, increasing overall wildfire safety effectiveness while maximizing California’s wildfire response investment.
• SB 1159 would help safeguard Californians from wildfires and protect the environment by streamlining the process for clearing combustible brush and trees alongside roads.
All three bills were approved by an overwhelming Senate vote and head next to the Assembly. They are supported by statewide wildfire and community groups.
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With seasonal challenges on the horizon as temperatures increase and Californians head outside, Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the California Office of Emergency Services, or Cal OES, on Friday to announce ready.ca.gov, a new, one-stop shop for Californians to prepare for emergencies and extreme weather.
The new website is part of Listos California, which is a state effort that connects communities with resources before, during and after emergencies.
During his visit to Cal OES, the governor was briefed by emergency managers on the administration’s preparedness for summer and peak wildfire season, including progress made in building forest resilience to catastrophic wildfires, firefighter staffing levels and firefighting fleet readiness, and the administration's Extreme Temperature Response Plan that was developed to coordinate an all-hands response by government to mitigate the state’s most deadly natural weather event.
“California is prepared for summer and peak wildfire season — with a surge in firefighters and equipment, better forest management, and one of the most tried and tested emergency management systems in the world. Make sure your family is prepared too. Visit ready.ca.gov — a new resource to help keep Californians safe this weekend and all summer long,” Newsom said.
Combined with a comprehensive suite of translated messaging and materials, Listos California at Cal OES continues to uplift life-saving messages through interactive, community-based tactics, including peer-to-peer phone banking efforts, in-person events, and door-to-door engagements.
Preparing for Memorial Day weekend and summer
Extreme heat preparation: Listos California recently kicked off its summer season campaign efforts, beginning with its Wildfire Awareness Campaign in rural communities.
Community leaders are encouraged to sign up for local emergency alerts and share these resources with family, friends and neighbors to build resiliency and help communities stay safe this summer.
Snowmelt and swift water preparedness: California’s waterways can conceal dangers below the surface. With a melting snowpack, the volume and speed of the water are creating hazardous conditions. Across the Administration, state departments and agencies are promoting swift water safety and drowning prevention messaging in honor of the summer season. Water safety messages in more than a dozen languages can be found at Listos California.
Wildfire and emergency preparedness: CAL FIRE has worked to reduce the risk of fires all year round, including increased fire prevention efforts, better firefighting technology and resources, and community preparedness initiatives. In 2023, there was a 93.87% reduction in structures destroyed compared to 2022. Potential mega-fires were kept small, protecting communities and limiting smoke impacts and CAL FIRE met its 100,000-acre goal for fuel reduction activities for the fourth straight year. Through the Ready for Wildfire initiative, Californians can learn the necessary steps to prepare their homes to be better prepared if a wildfire strikes.
Roadway safety: Heading into Memorial Day, the California Highway Patrol is initiating a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period from Friday to Monday to address the expected surge in holiday travelers on California roads. In 2023 over the holiday weekend, 46 people were killed in crashes and more than 1,100 arrested for driving under the influence throughout the state.
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