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COVID-19 Update
137 Cases, 36 Active, 3 Hospitalized; Social Gatherings, Close Contact Without Face Coverings Cause COVID-19 to Spread; People that Work in High-Traffic Areas are Getting Sick, but Not Necessarily at Work; Safety Planning and Observance of Precautions Key for Fishing Tournaments
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Bars, Brewpubs, Breweries, and Pubs Remain Open if They Are Offering Sit-Down, Outdoor Dine-In Meals; Takeout, Curbside Pickup, Shipping and Delivery Also Remain Permitted
Per State officials, “Bars, brewpubs, breweries, and pubs must close all operations both indoor and outdoor statewide, unless they are offering sit-down, outdoor dine-in meals.
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Submitting Written Comments to the Board of Supervisors
While written comments have long been accepted, enhanced calls for this type of input have resulted in many quality emailed contributions to the discourse surrounding the pandemic and other Board items of broad community interest.
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COVID-19 Update
Cases Reach 100; 26 Counties on the State’s “Watch List,” Lake County Not Yet Among Them – Follow Our Performance Against State Metrics on the Coronavirus Response Hub Response to Farmworker Outbreak Showing Success; 4th of July Gatherings May Have Led to Exposure – Testing Encouraged ; Scam Alert - “Mr. Smith” Posing as the Health Department; 3 COVID-19-Positive CDCR Inmates Released to Lake County; Testing Demand Causing Delays Statewide; New Tool Released to Support Local Businesses’ “Return to Work” Decision-Making; Update on Our Tragic COVID-19-Related Death
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Staying Safe this Fourth of July
The Fourth of July has always meant large gatherings and events in Lake County. Because of COVID-19, this year will be a little different.
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First COVID-19-Related Death in Lake County
The exact circumstances are still being investigated, but this person became ill at home, was transported by ambulance, and died in the Emergency Department; they later tested positive for COVID-19.
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Cyanobacteria Update
Significant Cyanobacteria/Algae Bloom; Concerning Cyanotoxin Levels Detected at Multiple Clear Lake Sites; Danger Level at Four Locations
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COVID-19 Update
32 Cases, 4 Active; Volunteers Needed to Maintain Testing Capacity; 13 Sectors Reopened or Expanded, More Sector Guidance Coming, Possibly Today.
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Next Phases of Reopening a 2-Step Process
This morning, in a letter to public health officials and government leaders, State Public Health Officer, Sonia Y. Angell, MD, MPH, shared that reopening of additional sectors will employ a two-step process.
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5 New Cases Identified in Lake County
There has been a general increase in social mobility. It is therefore concerning, but not entirely surprising, that new cases of COVID-19 continue to be identified.
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Protecting the Public and Employees as County Facilities Reopen
County Departments are seeking to provide comprehensive services in the safest possible manner, and some availability of in-person services is now permissible under the Health Orders, provided social distancing and other precautions are strictly observed.
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New Orders Signal Reopening, Require Continued Caution
Yesterday, the Governor issued new orders that signal a move to Stage 2 in the response to the COVID outbreak, and Lake County has followed suit. Under the new State orders, some retail businesses that are considered “low-risk” can now do phone and online sales with curbside pickup.
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Together, We Will Make Progress
Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Supervisors brought truly significant action that will support Lake County’s needs in the near- and long-term.
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COVID-19 Update: Beginning to Loosen Restrictions
Since the anticipated surge in coronavirus cases has not materialized, we are taking the first steps toward loosening up some of the restrictions that limit social mobility and business activity in Lake County.
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Recent Testing for SARS Cov2 (COVID-19) in Lake County’s Sewer Treatment Plants
In a follow-up call with Biobot, we learned they have researched fecal stools of COVID-19 patients at a Boston hospital, and found the virus does not shed consistently in all patients. Some shed more one day, less the next and more the third day. Also, some shed the virus in stools for a few days, while others shed it up to two weeks.
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Third Coronavirus Case in Lake County
The third person with coronavirus infection in Lake County was identified yesterday. Apparently, the initial contact with an infected person occurred out of the county, but there may have been some interactions in our community over the past few weeks.
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ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER, No. c20-1 (A2) DATE AMENDED April 6, 2020
The virus that causes Coronavirus 2019 Disease (“COVID-19”) spreads easily from person to person and may result in serious illness or death, and it is essential that the spread of the virus be slowed to safeguard the public and protect healthcare resources considering the influx of new patients.
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April is National Alcohol Awareness Month
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, and it will be celebrated locally and nationally, with the aim of educating people about prevention and treatment of alcoholism, especially among our youth.
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HCD Emergency Solutions Grants Available
Lake County Continuum of Care (LCCoC) is pleased to announce the availability of two grant opportunities through the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program.
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Lake County Schools Expected to Remain Closed Through 5/1
As announced last week by the Lake County Office of Education, Lake County Schools are now expected to remain closed through May 1. The School Operations Modification Order (Order of the Health Officer C20-1) has been amended to reflect this new timeframe.
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Se Espera Que Las Escuelas del Condado de Lake
Como anunciado la semana pasada por la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Lake, ahora se espera que las Escuelas del Condado de Lake permanezcan cerradas hasta el 1 de mayo. La Orden de Modificación de Operaciones Escolares (Orden del Oficial de Salud C20-1) ha sido modificada para reflejar este nuevo periodo de tiempo.
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A Lake County-Focused Coronavirus Update
In a little over a week, the schools have been shut down, most businesses have closed, many people have been furloughed from work, and most social activity has been eliminated. The economic impact will be felt for a long time to come.
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Changes to Board Meetings in Light of COVID-19
Due to COVID-19 concerns, and to facilitate Social Distancing, those planning to participate in Tuesday’s (3/24) meeting of the Lake County Board of Supervisors are asked to establish contact in advance.
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ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER No. C20-3
ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF LAKE DIRECTING ALL INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE COUNTY TO SHELTER AT THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE, EXCEPT THAT THEY MAY LEAVE TO PROVIDE OR RECEIVE CERTAIN ESSENTIAL SERVICES OR ENGAGE IN CERTAIN ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK FOR ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES
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County Insights: Moke Simon, Chair of the Board of Supervisors
With COVID-19 at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts, the Board met Tuesday, to take important action to ensure County residents have access to the Lake County-specific information they need to stem the spread of the virus, and enable continuity of County services that will facilitate future prosperity.
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President's Day Closure
The Eastlake Landfill and the Public Services Office will be closed Monday, February 17, 2020 in observance of President’s Day.
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Metcalf: Statement Regarding Data Breach Incident
On the morning of December 6, 2019, County staff discovered a break-in had occurred during the previous night at the Lake County Behavioral Health Services Clinic located at 7000-B S Center Dr., in Clearlake.
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Advisory Board Vacancies - Building Board of Appeals
The Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants to fill the following vacancies on the Lake County Building Board of Appeals for a two year term: One Member for each Supervisorial District: District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4 and District 5.
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CDFA Hydrilla Eradication Program Seeking Public Comment
There will be a public scoping meeting on Wednesday January 29, from 3:30-5pm, in Lakeport City Hall where state officials and others will be present to address your comments, concerns, and questions as they work to develop the updated EIR.
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Holiday Closures
Eastlake Landfill and the Public Services Office will be closed Monday, January 20th, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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County Offices Closed
The majority of County Offices will be closed to the public Monday, December 23, through Friday, December 27, in observance of the holidays.
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Gibson Museum Temp Closure
The Gibson Museum in Middletown will be closed for a building remodel from December 5, 2019 through January 2, 2020.
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Notice of Election
Notice of Election and Dates Fixed for Submitting Arguments for or Against Yuba Community College District: General Obligation Bond Election – Measure “C” to Be Voted on at the Consolidated Presidential Primary Election on March 3, 2020
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Teen Mental Health First Aid Pilot
Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS), teamed with Middletown High School, has been selected to participate in the country’s expanded teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) pilot program, beginning spring semester 2020.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
The Eastlake Landfill and the Public Services Office will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2019 and Friday, November 29, 2019 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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11/20 PSPS Update
The final decision to move forward with a November 20 PSPS Event has not yet been made. However, the potential scope for Lake County has been significantly reduced from previous estimates.
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E-Cigarette and Vaping-Associated Illnesses Continues
As yet another California death related to vaping is reported in Marin County, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) continues to urge everyone to refrain from vaping and e-cigarette use, no matter the substance or source, until the cause of vaping-associated lung disease is known.
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Official Canvass – Ballots Remaining to be Counted
A second update to the November 5, 2019 Special District Election UNOFFICIAL Results has been posted to the Office of the Registrar of Voters website at www.lakecountyca.gov/rov. These results are not final.
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PSPS Impact on our Communities
Lake County residents have endured enough. Natural disasters, brought in unheard of frequency in part due to nature, but largely due to human decisions made by bureaucratic systems and groups of people that may not be able to find Lake County on a map – those natural disasters were enough.
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Election Day Information
Today, November 5, 2019 is Election Day for all eligible voters living in the Northshore Fire Protection District.
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CalFresh Replacement Deadline Extended
CalFresh recipients now have until 11/22/2019 to request replacement benefits for October 2019 outages occurring on or after 10/23/2019. Food and Nutrition Services approved an extension of the 10-day deadline.
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Recommended Preparations for Upcoming Possible Power Outage
Preparation is very important, especially if you are medically fragile. If you have major medical needs, it may be a good idea to leave the area to visit friends and family until the power comes back on. Remember; get the essentials stockpiled before the power shuts off.
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30-Day Public Comment Period
To all interested stakeholders, Lake County Behavioral Health Services, in accordance with the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), is publishing this Notice of 30-Day Public Comment Period and Notice of Public Hearing regarding the above-entitled document.
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Safe Sleep: Recommendations from the Academy of Pediatrics
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of sudden infant death and promote safe sleep for all Lake County’s babies. SIDS is the sudden death of an infant less than one year of age that cannot be explained despite a thorough investigation, including a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and a review of the medical history.
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It's Flu Season: $2 Vaccine Clinics Start 10/12
Getting vaccinated is the best way to avoid getting the flu. Anyone 6 months of age or older is encouraged to get a flu vaccine. Being careful to use good hygiene is another way to protect yourself and those around you. If you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or the crook of your arm, instead of your hands.
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Keep Pets and People Safe around Cyanobacteria
In a Press Release issued August 28, 2019, an unfortunate incident was reported of a dog that died suddenly after swimming in the Putah Creek area. Although no prior cyanobacteria-related animal deaths had been confirmed in this area, local water and health officials were concerned cyanobacteria may be the cause.
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Temporary Museum Closure
The Lake County Historic Courthouse Museum in Lakeport will be closed Saturday, September 28, 2019 and Sunday, September 29, 2019 to allow for facility electrical work to be completed.
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Winning Risk Reduction Authority Logo Design
On Friday, August 30, 2019, Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority (LCCRRA) Chairman and County Supervisor Moke Simon and Vice Chair, Supervisor Eddie Crandell, met with Logo Design contest winner Don Sluman, awarding gift certificates for a stay at Twin Pine Casino and Resort for his winning design.
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Coastal Cleanup Day 9/21: Volunteers Needed
Coastal Cleanup Day is coming to Clear Lake on Saturday, September Sept 21! This is the perfect opportunity for Lake County citizen volunteers to help clean shorelines, streams, and creeks and prevent trash from entering the lake and degrading the aquatic environment.
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Anatomy of a Volunteer Project
Lessons Learned from 1,000 Hands. “We wanted to get people on the same page. People are not always working on the same projects, there are different economic boundaries in the communities. If a millionaire loses a $750,000 home [to a wildfire], does that mean more than someone losing their rental? No.”
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Facilities Closures
The Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake and the Public Services Office in Lakeport will be closed Monday, September 2, 2019 for the Labor Day holiday.
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1,000 Hands Project Update
Some in the community have asked whether the 1,000 Hands Project is still on, in light of the recent Golf Fire incident. The answer is an emphatic, “yes.”
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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile
Two mosquito samples collected in Lake County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this week. The mosquitoes, Culex tarsalis (western encephalitis mosquito), were collected near Lower Lake on August 6, 2019.
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Hydrilla Detected in Clear Lake Keys
The Lake County Water Resources Department will be supporting the Lake County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture, in an extensive survey in response to a recent detection of hydrilla within the Clear Lake Keys area of Clear Lake in Lake County.
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Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
The next free household hazardous waste drop off event will be held Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17 at Lake County Waste Solutions Transfer Station and Recycling Yard, 230 Soda Bay Rd, Lakeport. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. Vaccines offer you the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases, like whooping cough, cancers caused by HPV, and pneumonia.
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Special Tax Measure "N"
Notice of Election and Date Fixed for Submitting Arguments for or Against Northshore Fire Protection District’s Special Tax Measure “N” to Be Voted on at a Special Election on November 5, 2019
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UPDATE: 1,000 Hands Project
Most wildfires are caused by roadside vegetation, and the area alongside Highway 281 in the Soda Bay Corridor is particularly vulnerable. 12,000 County residents live near this high risk area, and we are asking for 500 volunteers to help clear vegetation.
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Breastfeeding Awareness Month
August is World Breastfeeding Awareness Month and the County of Lake Public Health Dept. and Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program are excited to highlight the benefits of breastfeeding, and how the community can best support moms.
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Mussel Prevention Survey
The Lake County Water Resources Department is in need of your help to prevent the introduction and establishment of destructive invasive Quagga/Zebra Mussels in Clear Lake.
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Cyanobactera Concern in 6 Lower Areas
The most recent results reflect testing largely conducted July 22, and six areas of Clear Lake demonstrated concerning levels of blue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria.
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1,000 Hands Project
I am asking for around 500 volunteers to donate at least part of Saturday, August 17, to clean up hazardous vegetation along County roadside in the Soda Bay corridor, from the end of Highway 281 to Soda Bay, including areas of the Black Forest.
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Mt. Konocti Bus Tours
The County of Lake and Lake Transit Authority are resuming an exciting project to provide access to the top of towering Mt. Konocti via several docent-led (guided) bus tours on six Saturdays during the summer and fall.
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Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
The next free household hazardous waste drop off event will be held Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20 at Quackenbush Mountain Recovery & Compost Facility, 16520 Davis Street adjacent to the Landfill, Clearlake.
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Stay Healthy While Recreating in Lakes & Streams
With warm weather in the forecast and recreational water sports gearing up, health and water resource officials across the state are reminding the public to be mindful of cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae).
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Announcing Brilliance, PSPS Preparedness
What inspires you? What drives you? What prompts you to really push yourself to make your best contribution? How can that have a positive impact on others as we collectively prepare for or respond to a PSPS?
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Holiday Closures
The Lake County Public Services Department announced today that the Eastlake Landfill and the Public Services office will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2019 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
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Parks Design Concepts Public Meetings
Lake County Parks and Recreation invites you to attend an upcoming meeting to review the final draft conceptual design plans prepared for Hammond Park in Nice, Kelseyville Community Park in Kelseyville, and Trailside Park in Middletown for a potential state grant funding opportunity.
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RRA Logo Design Contest
The Lake County Community RRA needs a logo, and there is still time for you to create the winning design! Submit your design by July 5, 2019.
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Interim Water Resources Director
The Lake County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce that Department of Public Works (DPW) Director, Scott De Leon, has agreed to additionally serve as Interim Water Resources Director.
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Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
The next free household hazardous waste drop off event will be held Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22 at Lake County Waste Solutions Transfer Station and Recycling Yard, 230 Soda Bay Rd, Lakeport. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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Recreating in Lakes & Streams
With warm weather in the forecast and recreational water sports gearing up, health and water resource officials across the state are reminding the public to be mindful of harmful algal blooms (HAB) in lakes, streams and reservoirs, and to keep children and pets away from these HABs if they see one.
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Final Health & Wellness Forum 5/30, in Kelseyville
This Thursday, in Kelseyville, is the last of this series of Community Visioning Forums on Health and Wellness. District 5 residents and all others throughout the County who may have missed the meeting in their own District are strongly encouraged to participate.
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BOS Meeting Live on Facebook
The Lake County Board of Supervisors’ Tuesday, 5/21, meeting will be broadcast live at 9am on the County of Lake Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/lakecountycagov/.
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RRA Logo Design Contest
The Lake County Community RRA needs a logo, and you may be the one to create the winning design!
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Parks Design Concepts Public Meetings
Lake County Parks and Recreation invites you to attend an upcoming meeting to review the draft conceptual design plans prepared for Hammond Park in Nice, and Kelseyville Community Park in Kelseyville, for a potential state grant funding opportunity.
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Rapid Rehousing Emergency Shelter Programs
Lake County Continuum of Care (LCCoC) is pleased to announce the availability of two grant opportunities through the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program.
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Unprocessed Ballots
The May 7, 2019 Special Election Results released on Election Night are not final. Below, please find the number of ballots remaining to be counted during the 30-day Official Canvass period.
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Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
The next free household hazardous waste drop off event will be held Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18 at Quackenbush Mountain Recovery & Compost Facility, 16520 Davis Street adjacent to the Landfill, Clearlake.
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Huchingson: Statement on May 7 Election
First, I want to say I could not be happier with the leadership and stability that Interim Deputy Registrar of Voters, Marcy Harrison, has brought to her office over the past two months.
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Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
The next free household hazardous waste drop off event will be held Saturday
May 11, 2019 at Lucerne Harbor Park, 6225 East Hwy 20, Lucerne. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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Facilities Closures
The Lake County Public Services Department announced today that the Eastlake Landfill and the Public Services office will be closed Monday, May 27, 2019 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Curbside garbage service will be delayed one day for the rest of the week. The Eastlake Landfill and the Public Service’s office will re-open on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
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Hepatitis C Awareness: Treatment is Key
Hepatitis C is one of the most frequently reported communicable diseases in California. About 400,000 Californians live with chronic hepatitis C, but many do not know they are infected, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month draws attention to essential mental health concerns for mothers and families. Organizations around the world are coming together to increase awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and decrease the related stigma.
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Improving Community Health, Together
There is nothing more fundamental to building a strong community and reimagining what is possible for Lake County than the health and well-being of our loved ones and neighbors. When each resident has the opportunity to fulfill their potential, and make their best possible contribution, everyone benefits.
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Health Leaders Attend FEMA Course
From April 14 through April 18, 2019, the County of Lake Health Services Department, and community partners, attended the 2019 FEMA Healthcare Coalition Response Leadership (HRCL) course in Anniston, Alabama.
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Lakeside County Park Closure
The main parking area at Lakeside County Park will be closed Wednesday May 1, 2019 for scheduled maintenance and repairs. The public boat launch and main parking area will be inaccessible to vehicles.
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County Parks Closure
Pioneer/Saderlund Park located at 5250 Third Street, Kelseyville will be closed from May 1, 2019 to June 14, 2019 for maintenance and repairs.
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STD Awareness Month in Lake County: Talk. Test. Treat.
Three common STDs have increased sharply across the United States for the fourth year in a row. To help reverse this trend, the County of Lake Public Health Department is calling on individuals and healthcare providers to take these three actions to protect themselves, their partners, and their patients from STDs: Talk, Test, and Treat.
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Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
The next free Household Hazardous Waste drop off event will be held Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20 2019 at Lake County Waste Solutions Transfer Station and Recycling Yard, 230 Soda Bay Rd, Lakeport. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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Public Manual Tally of 1% of Precincts
THE LAKE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OFFICE, would like to inform voters, observers and the public that the Registrar of Voters Office (2nd Floor, Room 209, Courthouse, 255 North Forbes Street, Lakeport) will conduct a public manual tally of a minimum of 1% of randomly selected precincts for the May 7, 2019 Lakeport Fire Protection District Special Election, commencing on Thursday, May 16, 2019 beginning at 9:00 a.m
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Health & Wellness Forums Begin April 22
Beginning April 22, the County of Lake Health Services Department and the Board of Supervisors are collaborating with Hope Rising and other partners to present Community Visioning Forums throughout the county on the topic of Community Health and Wellness.
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Processing of Vote-By-Mail Ballots
THE LAKE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OFFICE would like to inform vote-by-mail voter observers and the public that the Registrar of Voters office (2nd Floor, Room 209, Courthouse, 255 North Forbes Street, Lakeport) will commence processing vote-by-mail ballots for the May 7, 2019 Lakeport Fire Protection District Special Election, on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Help is Available
Alcohol is an extremely powerful, highly-addicting drug. Excessive alcohol consumption increases people’s risks of injuries, violence, liver disease and cancer. This month, Alcohol Awareness Month, spotlights the reduction of stigma so often associated with alcohol addiction.
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2019 Citizens' Academy
The twenty-first session of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy is scheduled to commence on May 28th, 2019, and will be held in Middletown.
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Health Services New Hours
Beginning March 15, 2019, Lake County Health Services Department will be open to the public 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday, and 8am-12pm every Friday.
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Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
The next free Household Hazardous Waste drop off event will be held Friday and Saturday, March 15, and 16, 2019 at Lake County Waste Solutions Transfer Station and Recycling Yard, 230 Soda Bay Rd, Lakeport. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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New Animal Control Director
At their Tuesday meeting, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to appoint Jonathan Armas to the position of Animal Control Director, effective upon the departure of long-time Director Bill Davidson at the end of this week.
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Flooding Expected to Impact Local Water Bodies
Lake County residents are advised that thunderstorms in the region are expected to cause Clear Lake to reach 8.0 feet Rumsey Tuesday afternoon and 9 feet Rumsey, or flood stage, by early Thursday morning.
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Public Notice for Special Election
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the Lakeport Fire Protection District (the "District"), that in accordance with applicable law, the Board of Directors of the District has called a Special Election to held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
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Fire Resiliency Summit
Questions about Mike’s work to help fire recovery and prevent future disasters? Get answers and share your opinions!
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Rise in Whooping Cough
Pertussis, (also known as whooping cough) is a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread by coughing. It is predicted that in 2019-2020, we will see a rise in pertussis.
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Zone of Benefit Info Session
District 5 Supervisor, Rob Brown, and the Lake County Board of Supervisors have proposed creation of “Zone of Benefit Riviera West of CSA No. 23,” to encompass the communities of Riviera West, Buckingham, Clear Lake Riviera, and Riviera Heights.
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Holiday Closures
The Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake and the Public Services Office, in Lakeport will be closed Monday, February 18, 2019 for the President’s Day holiday. The Eastlake Landfill and the Public Services Office will re-open on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
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Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
The next free Household Hazardous Waste drop off event will be held Friday and Saturday, February 15, and 16, 2019 at Lake County Waste Solutions Transfer Station and Recycling Yard, 230 Soda Bay Rd, Lakeport. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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Measles Outbreak in Washington and Oregon
A measles outbreak has emerged near Portland, Oregon, with 49 confirmed cases and 9 suspected cases (as of 2/4/19) identified in Clark County, Washington since January 1, 2019. Most of the infected people have been children under 10 years old, and there is a correlation with greater numbers of cases occurring in areas with lower than average vaccination rates.
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Flu Activity Expected to Increase in Lake County
Flu activity in Lake County is expected to increase in coming weeks. Lake County Interim Public Health Officer, Dr. Erin Gustafson said, “Flu is circulating at elevated levels throughout California, and it’s not too late to get a flu shot.”
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Big Oak Peer Support Center Now Open
Lake County Behavioral Health Services is proud to announce the recent opening of its newest Peer Support Center in Clearlake Oaks. Christened the “Big Oak Peer Support Center,” the facility provides resources and referrals to individuals in need of assistance with mental health and/or substance use disorder-related issues for themselves, family or friends.
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Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
The next free Household Hazardous Waste drop off event will be held Saturday
January 19th 2019 at Quackenbush Mountain Resource Recovery 16520 Davis Street adjacent to landfill. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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Holiday Closures
The Eastlake Landfill and the Lakeport Public Services office will be closed Monday, January 21, 2019, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Residential pickup will be on their regular scheduled day. Both facilities will re-open on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
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Holiday Closures
Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake and the Public Services office in Lakeport will be closed Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for the New Year’s holiday.
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Chickenpox Diagnosed at Upper Lake Middle School
There has been one healthcare-provider diagnosed case of chickenpox and one possible case (pending diagnosis) at Upper Lake Middle School. These two children were sent home from school with blister-like rash on 12/11/18 and 12/12/18, respectively.
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Hazardous Vegetation Abatement Board Item Continued
Item 7.9 on December 4’s Board of Supervisors Agenda, “PUBLIC HEARING – Consideration of a Draft Ordinance Adding Article VIII to Chapter 13 of the Lake County Code Regarding Hazardous Vegetation Abatement,” has been continued to 10:00am, December 11.
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2019 Quagga Stickers Now Available
2019 Quagga Stickers now available at all screening locations. The Lake County Quagga Sticker is required in addition to your DMV sticker for all lake county vessels.
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Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
The next free Household Hazardous Waste drop off event will be held Saturday, December 15th at Lake County Waste Solutions Transfer Station and Recycling Yard, 230 Soda Bay Rd, Lakeport. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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Holiday Closures
The Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake and the Public Services Office in Lakeport will be closed Monday, December 24, 2018, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 and Wednesday, December 26, 2018 for the Christmas Holiday.
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Econimic Future is Agenda for 12/3 Meeting
Monday, December 3, celebrated North Bay economist and Sonoma State University professor, Dr. Robert Eyler, will present a countywide plan. This will be a historic joint meeting of the Lake County Board of Supervisors and Clearlake and Lakeport City Councils, with the Lake County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC).
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Cathy Saderlund Woman of the Year
On October 26, 2018, before the United States Congress, John Garamendi formally honored Cathy Saderlund, Lake County’s Auditor-Controller/County Clerk as “California’s Third District Woman of the Year.”
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Museums Holiday Closures
The Historical Courthouse Museum in Lakeport, the Historic Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake and the Gibson Museum in Middletown will be closed Thursday, November 22, 2018 and Friday November 23, 2018 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Facilities Closures
The Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake and the Public Services Office , in Lakeport will be closed Thursday, November 22, 2018 and Friday November 23, 2018 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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UPDATE: Restricted Pesticide Found
There are now six sites with confirmed presence of the pesticide. Results for two of the sites came back on 10/31/18, and a press release was issued on 11/2/18. Results for the other four sites came back on 11/7/18. Five of the sites also had presence of additional chemical pesticides.
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Brown, Fire Mitigation Meeting
On Wednesday, November 14, at 6pm, representatives from CAL FIRE, Kelseyville Fire Protection District, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, County Administration and the insurance industry will join me for a public forum to discuss options for Fire Mitigation, with an emphasis upon four communities: Buckingham, Clear Lake Riviera, Riviera Heights and Riviera West.
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Restricted Pesticide Found
During searches conducted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, on 9/21/2018, of cannabis grow sites on private property, samples of an unknown substance were obtained that were confirmed on 10/31/2018 as US EPA severely restricted pesticides.
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Next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
The next free Household Hazardous Waste drop off event will be held Friday and Saturday, November 16th & 17th at Quackenbush Mountain Recovery & Compost Facility , 16520 Davis Street adjacent to the Landfill, Clearlake.
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Post-Fire Water Quality Activities
The Lake County Water Resources Department (WRD) and the local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS) office will distribute wattles to landowners within the county.
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Holiday Closures
The Public Services Office in Lakeport and the Eastlake Landfill will be closed Monday, November 12, 2018 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
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Opinion Piece - Huchingson
There is no doubting that Lake County has known hardship: nine disasters in a three-year span; cycles of poverty that are deep and systemic; outcomes in public health and education that have consistently placed us toward the bottom of state rankings.
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off
The next free Household Hazardous Waste drop off event will be held Friday and Saturday, October 19th & 20th at Lake County Waste Solutions Transfer Station and Recycling Yard, 230 Soda Bay Rd, Lakeport. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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Cyanotoxin Levels Below Caution Threshold
Results from water monitoring of 21 sites on Clear Lake by the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians and Elem Indian Colony on September 20, 2018 showed all levels of microcystin below the Caution threshold.
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Fall Influenza "Flu" Vaccines
Getting vaccinated is a great way to avoid getting the flu. Anyone 6 months of age or older is encouraged to get a flu vaccine. Being careful to use good hygiene is another way to protect yourself and those around you.
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off
The next free Household Hazardous Waste drop off event will be held Saturday October 13th 2018 at Hidden Valley Lake by the Post Office Boxes. 19287 Hartman Road, Hidden Valley.
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Right of Entry Forms Due 9/28
The deadline is swiftly arriving for Pawnee, Ranch and River Fire Survivors to participate in the CalRecycle-led wildfire debris removal program. Right-of-Entry forms must be submitted by Friday, September 28.
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Cleanup & Debris Removal by CalRecycle will Begin Soon
You must submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to Lake County Environmental Health by Friday, September 28 for your property to be included. Wildfire debris is hazardous to public health, and cannot be left on your property. Call 707-263-1164 to discuss your options with County Environmental Health Staff.
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Improvement in Blue-Green Algae in Clearlake
We are happy to report continued improvement in water sample testing for cyanobacteria in Clear Lake. The most recent lab results received on September 13, 2018 for the monitoring conducted on September 4, 2018 for this specific algae detects results at 6 of the 18 sampling sites, but all six of these are below the caution threshold.
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New Office Hours
Many County offices are now open Monday-Thursday, from 8am-5pm. The County Administrative Officer has also released a video series, discussing the decision to reduce public hours for many County offices, and explaining how we reached this point.
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Recovery Happens Lake County Celebration
Please join Lake County Behavioral Health in celebrating “Recovery Happens Lake County” on Saturday, September 15th from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Austin Park in the City of Clearlake. There will be a Recovery Happens Walk, guest speakers, raffle prizes, a free barbeque and more!
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Wildfire Cleanup & Debris Removal
Wednesday evening, September 12, at 6pm, the County will host a Virtual Mendocino Complex and Pawnee Fire Recovery Meeting, focused entirely upon cleanup and debris removal. The meeting will be streamed via Facebook Live.
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Coastal Cleanup Day Volunteers Needed
Coastal Cleanup Day is coming to Clear Lake on Saturday September Sept 15th! This is the perfect opportunity for Lake County citizen volunteers to help clean shorelines and prevent trash from entering the lake and degrading the aquatic environment.
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Recovery Coordinator Locations
Recovery Coordinator will be available 10am-1pm, Monday, September 10, through Friday, September 21, at locations in Upper Lake, Lakeport and Clearlake Oaks.
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Caution for Blue-Green Algae in Clear Lake
This week's reading are lower than previously, but we need two consecutive improved readings before we can change the level of alert for cyanobacteria that went out on August 10, 2018.
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Recovery Coordinator Office Hours
Given the diversity of emerging recovery needs and the geographic expansiveness of the Mendocino Complex disaster, Lake County Recovery Coordinator Nathan Spangler is meeting County residents where they are, by holding office hours throughout the County.
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Chicken Tests Positive for West Nile
This week’s sentinel chicken testing showed that one of the birds from the Upper Lake flock tested positive for WNV. As noted in previous press releases, four mosquito samples from Lake County have tested positive for West Nile this year.
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off
The next free Household Hazardous Waste drop off event will be held Friday and Saturday, September 21st & 22nd at Quackenbush Mountain Recovery & Compost Facility , 16520 Davis Street adjacent to the Landfill, Clearlake.
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Holiday Closures
The Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake and the Public Services Office in Lakeport will be closed Monday, September 3, 2018 for the Labor Day holiday.
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FEMA DRC Now Open
To serve the broadest array of individuals affected by the Mendocino Complex fires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has established a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Upper Lake.
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FEMA Disaster Declaration
Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the President has issued a major disaster declaration for Lake County for the Ranch and River Fires, commonly known as the Mendocino Complex fires.
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County Added to Major Disaster Declaration
Residents and business owners in Lake County who suffered damage or losses from the recent wildfires can now register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Two mosquito samples collected in Lake County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this week. The mosquitoes, Culex tarsalis (western encephalitis mosquito), were collected near Upper Lake August 9 and August 14.
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Virtual Recovery Meeting Scheduled
This Thursday evening, August 16, at 6pm, the County of Lake will host a Virtual Recovery Meeting.Contributors to the meeting will include state and local fire agencies and other first responders, the City of Lakeport, federal and state legislators, the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and National Forest personnel.
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Harmful Algae Blooms in Clear Lake
Public Health is urging boaters and recreational users to avoid direct contact with or use of waters containing blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in Lake County.
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Local Assistance Center to Open Friday in Lucerne
A one-stop Local Assistance Center (LAC) for those impacted by the Mendocino/Lake Complex Fire will be opening this Friday, August 10th at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, 3985 Country Club Drive, Lucerne, CA 95458.
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Calif. Pharmacy Law Under Emergency Conditions
California Pharmacy Law (Section 4054) provides that pharmacists may in good faith furnish a “reasonable” supply of medications or devices to patients in emergency conditions without a prescription.
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Clearlake Gleaners Offering Food Assistance
Staple food items, such as bread, eggs and water are available. Residents can also obtain some produce, such as carrots, pantry items like peanut butter and jelly, and even canned chicken and hamburger meat.
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Ash & Debris Clean-up Removal
Lake County is working to secure assistance from State agencies that will ensure proper handling and disposal of debris and ash from the fire. In the meantime, in order to protect your health and the health of your neighbors and your community, property owners are strongly recommended to not begin cleanup activities at this time.
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Eliminación de escombros de ceniza y quemadura Mendocino Complex
El Condado de Lake está trabajando para asegurar la asistencia de las agencias estatales que garantizarán el manejo y eliminación adecuados de los desechos y las cenizas del fuego. Mientras tanto, para proteger su salud y la de sus vecinos y su comunidad, se recomienda encarecidamente a los propietarios que no comiencen las actividades de limpieza en este momento. Además, nuestro vertedero local no está preparado para aceptar restos de fuego.
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Fire Relief: How to Donate
Cash donations are most helpful at this time. They allow those supporting disaster relief efforts to direct assistance where it is most needed.
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Mensaje sobre la calidad del aire y regreso al trabajo
Ahora que los residentes del Condado de Lake están empezando a regresar al trabajo después de los incendios, muchas personas se preguntan qué tan seguro es su oficina y su entorno de trabajo. Desde el punto de vista de la Salud Pública, la principal preocupación será la calidad del aire.
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Air Quality and Return to Work (Eng)
Now that residents of Lake County are starting to return back to work after the fires, many people are wondering about how safe their office and work environment is. From the point of view of Public Health, the main concern is going to be air quality.
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Temporary County Recorder's Office in Lower Lake
County offices in Lakeport remain closed due to Mandatory Evacuations. In recognition of the fact that County residents may need to record critical documents, County Assessor-Recorder Richard Ford has established a temporary Recorder’s Office in Lower Lake.
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Ash and Burn Debris Clean-up Removal
Lake County is working to secure assistance from State agencies that will ensure proper handling and disposal of debris and ash from the fire. In the meantime, in order to protect your health and the health of your neighbors and your community, property owners are strongly recommended to not begin cleanup activities at this time
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Eliminación de escombros de ceniza y quemadura Mendocino Complex
El Condado de Lake está trabajando para asegurar la asistencia de las agencias estatales que garantizarán el manejo y eliminación adecuados de los desechos y las cenizas del fuego. Mientras tanto, para proteger su salud y la de sus vecinos y su comunidad, se recomienda encarecidamente a los propietarios que no comiencen las actividades de limpieza en este momento. Además, nuestro vertedero local no está preparado para aceptar restos de fuego.
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River & Ranch Fires Meeting at 6pm
CALFIRE, the United State Forest Service and County officials will host a community meeting at 6pm in Kelseyville, to provide displaced residents and concerned members of the public an update on the status of the Mendocino Complex Fires (River and Ranch Fires), and actions firefighters are taking to limit losses and protect property.
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Board of Supervisors Emergency Meeting
County officials understand that many residents have questions regarding the Mendocino Complex fires and disaster response. The Lake County Board of Supervisors will host an emergency meeting tomorrow morning.
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County Offices in Lakeport Closed Monday, July 30
All County offices in Lakeport will be closed Monday, July 30. With the exception of those assigned to respond to the disaster, County employees stationed in Lakeport do not need to report to work.
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