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“‘Tis the Season to be Jolly. ‘Tis also the season of opportunity for the criminally minded. It is an unfortunate truth that during these holidays, there is an increase in the number of thefts and burglaries,” the department said its holiday safety reminder.
Police said “porch piracy,” vehicle and residential burglaries, and telephone/Internet scams increase at this time of year, and they’re asking city residents to themselves and police by following a few helpful tips.
Package delivery: Have your packages delivered to an address that is regularly attended such as work, a good neighbor, friends or family. If you are the address that is regularly attended, offer to be that delivery point for friends’ and families’ packages.
Preventing vehicle theft and burglaries: Lock your vehicles, try to park in well-lit areas or close to an occupied residence, and don’t leave expensive items in your vehicle or anything in plain view.
Preventing residential burglaries: Lock your residence, whether home or away. If you are going to be away from your home for an extended number of days, take advantage of the Lakeport Police Department’s online vacation check request. It is accessed through the “Community Portal” banner on the department’s web page located at www.cityoflakeport.com/police and let a good neighbor know. If you are home and see unusual or suspicious activities around your neighbors’ house, call the department’s friendly and responsive patrol staff at 707-263-5491, option 1, and report it.
Telephone/Internet scams: Be wary of telephone calls or internet messages soliciting donations and payments. Any request that involves “getting a gift card,” especially as payment, is likely a scam and should be looked into further.
Impaired drivers: During the holidays, there may also be an uptick in impaired drivers. Drive with caution and defensively. Don’t react to what a driver should do, but rather react to what they are actually doing and report anyone whom you feel is impaired. If it is you that are enjoying the season with alcoholic beverages, have a sober driver, wait until you are definitely sober enough to drive, or take advantage of the independent driving services available in this area.
The Lakeport Police Department said it wishes the community a happy and safe holiday season.
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A cooperative undertaking including Lakeport Rotary, NCO Community Action, Lake County Hunger Task Force, Lake Family Resource Center, Foods, Etc., Bruno's Shop Smart and the Lake County Record-Bee collected funds last year that will be used for a holiday food giveaway in December before the holidays.
Funds for 2021 will be collected at any branch of Umpqua Bank and WestAmerica Bank.
Registration for holiday food for those who live in Kelseyville, Lakeport, Finley, Upper Lake, Nice and Lucerne will begin Monday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Family Resource Center, 896 Lakeport Boulevard in Lakeport.
Registration for holiday food for those who live in Glenhaven, Clearlake Oaks, Spring Valley, Clearlake or Lower Lake will be held Dec. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burns Valley School parking lot.
These will be drive-thru registration events, with each limited to the first 400 households that apply.
Applicants must have a valid photo ID and proof of physical address. All must apply in person and masks are required. Distribution information will be provided at the time of registration.
Registration for the Spirit of the Season holiday food giveaway for those who live in Middletown, Cobb, Hidden Valley and Loch Lomond will be held only on Dec. 1 and 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, located at 15833 Armstrong St. in Middletown.
Bring proof of current residence, a valid photo ID and wear a mask.
It is requested that only one person household come to register, and do not bring children. These requests are nonnegotiable.
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The following dogs are ready for adoption or foster.
‘Inky’
“Inky” is a male German Shepherd mix.
He has a long smooth black coat.
He is dog No. 4324.
‘Jack’
“Jack” is a male Labrador Retriever mix with a short yellow coat.
He is dog No. 4155.
‘Jax’
“Jax” is a male German Shepherd mix with a medium-length brindle and white coat.
He has been neutered.
Jax is dog No. 3125.
The shelter is open by appointment only due to COVID-19.
Call the Clearlake Animal Control shelter at 707-273-9440, or email
Visit Clearlake Animal Control on Facebook or on the city’s website.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – I'm fairly certain that all who reside in bountiful Lake County hold a list of reasons for loving it here.
Fall's frosty mornings and kaleidoscopic color that lights up the hillsides, orchards and vineyards with burgundy, scarlet and golden tones never ceases to amaze me.
All of the spent foliage drifting down creates a pleasant tang of decomposition that contributes to the ongoing cycle of life.
We all welcome winter's gray overtones, recognizing that darkened skies mean relief as rain soaks the landscape and creates a bubbling song in each stream.
Spring's season inspires hope and joy with its abundant life and luminosity.
Then, roots and shoots; new life in all of its glory envelops us with tantalizing promise.
Before we know it, the long, lazy days of hot summer months lure us to the shimmering and vital lake, where it's brimming with life.
The longer I live in Lake County, the more grateful I become.
Kathleen Scavone, M.A., is a retired educator, potter, freelance writer and author of “Anderson Marsh State Historic Park: A Walking History, Prehistory, Flora, and Fauna Tour of a California State Park” and “Native Americans of Lake County.”
