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NORTH COAST, Calif. – A Lakeport man was injured on Monday when the semi truck he was driving rolled over in a Redwood Valley crash.
Matthew Black, 33, suffered moderate injuries in the wreck, which occurred at about 10:40 a.m. Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Ukiah Area office.
The CHP said Black was driving a 1991 Kenworth water truck in the eastbound lane of West Road in the vicinity of Road N in Redwood Valley when, for an unknown reason, he allowed the semi’s right truck tires to travel onto the right shoulder of the roadway.
Black attempted a series of steering movements in an attempt to regain control of the truck, which partially entered the westbound lane before reentering the eastbound lane, at which time it rolled onto its right side and slid onto the right shoulder of the roadway, the CHP report said.
THe CHP said the Kenworth hit a tree and two fences before coming to rest on the south shoulder of West Road on its right side, facing in a westerly direction. While the report said the truck was on its right side, photos of the scene showed it lying on its left side, the driver’s side.
The reports said the CHP, Redwood Valley Fire and Verihealth Ambulance responded to the crash.
Black, who the CHP said was wearing his seat belt, was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The roadway was blocked for several hours while the big rig was recovered, according to CHP reports.
The crash’s exact cause remains under investigation, the CHP said.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Cal Fire said Tuesday that its investigators have determined that equipment was the cause of the Steele fire in Napa County in late July.
The fire started in dry bush in the Berryessa Highlands community just before 4:30 p.m. on July 28, Cal Fire said.
It led to evacuations, destroyed eight structures and damaged four others, and burned 135 acres, according to Cal Fire.
Officials said dozens of firefighters from several counties assisted in extinguishing the blaze, which was burning as the Ranch and River fires on the Mendocino complex in Lake and Mendocino counties was growing.
While Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit investigators have determined the cause of the fire was equipment use, the agency did not specify what type of equipment when contacted by Lake County News.
Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit Chief Shana Jones urged the public to use extreme caution while maintaining defensible space around their homes and reminds citizens that if they are found responsible for causing a fire they could face criminal or civil penalties. Remember “One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire.”
Cal Fire encourages all area residents to stay vigilant and prepare for wildfire.
For more information on how to stay prepared, visit www.readyforwildfire.org or www.fire.ca.gov.
The fire started in dry bush in the Berryessa Highlands community just before 4:30 p.m. on July 28, Cal Fire said.
It led to evacuations, destroyed eight structures and damaged four others, and burned 135 acres, according to Cal Fire.
Officials said dozens of firefighters from several counties assisted in extinguishing the blaze, which was burning as the Ranch and River fires on the Mendocino complex in Lake and Mendocino counties was growing.
While Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit investigators have determined the cause of the fire was equipment use, the agency did not specify what type of equipment when contacted by Lake County News.
Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit Chief Shana Jones urged the public to use extreme caution while maintaining defensible space around their homes and reminds citizens that if they are found responsible for causing a fire they could face criminal or civil penalties. Remember “One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire.”
Cal Fire encourages all area residents to stay vigilant and prepare for wildfire.
For more information on how to stay prepared, visit www.readyforwildfire.org or www.fire.ca.gov.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – After a thorough investigation, Cal Fire has determined the Cascade fire, which occurred during the October 2017 Fire Siege, was started by sagging power lines coming into contact during heavy winds.
Cal Fire released its findings on Tuesday.
At the same time, it reported that it found no violations of the Public Resources Code.
Cal Fire forwarded its investigative report to the Yuba County District Attorney’s Office, which announced it would not be filing criminal charges in relation to the fire.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. responded on Tuesday by issuing a statement emphasizing that the safety of customers, their families and the communities the company serves “is our most important job.”
The statement continued, “Without question, the loss of life, homes and businesses in these extraordinary wildfires is heartbreaking and we remain focused on helping communities recover and rebuild. As independent experts have confirmed, extreme weather, years of drought, and millions of dead trees are feeding an unprecedented risk of wildfires. In light of this, we recognize we all need to do even more to help reduce the risk of wildfires, and are committed to working together with our state and community partners to develop comprehensive safety solutions for the future.”
The Cascade fire in Yuba County started on the evening of Oct. 8 and burned a total of 9,989 acres, destroying 264 structures, and resulting in four civilian fatalities and one firefighter injury.
A high wind event in conjunction with the power line sag on two conductors caused the lines to come into contact, which created an electrical arc, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire said the electrical arc deposited hot burning or molten material onto the ground in a receptive fuel bed causing the fire. The common term for this situation is called “line slap” and the power line in question was owned by PG&E.
On Tuesday, Yuba County District Attorney Patrick McGrath released his investigative findings, concluding “that a criminal jury would be unable to unanimously agree beyond a reasonable doubt that the evidence is sufficient to establish criminal negligence, as opposed to ordinary civil negligence, on the part of Pacific Gas and Electric as it relates to the probable cause of the Cascade Fire.”
The report continued, “Given these conclusions, prosecutors are ethically obligated not to proceed with a criminal prosecution and no criminal charges have been filed. This office reserves the right to review any additional information or evidence that may be submitted to it prior to the expiration of the criminal statute of limitations.”
In total, the October 2017 Fire Siege involved more than 170 fires and burned at least 245,000 acres in Northern California. Approximately 11,000 firefighters from 17 states and Australia helped battle the blazes.
Cal Fire investigators were dispatched to the fires last year and immediately began working to determine their origin and cause.
The agency’s investigators continue to investigate the Tubbs fire and will release the report once it is completed, Cal Fire reported.
Cal Fire released its findings on Tuesday.
At the same time, it reported that it found no violations of the Public Resources Code.
Cal Fire forwarded its investigative report to the Yuba County District Attorney’s Office, which announced it would not be filing criminal charges in relation to the fire.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. responded on Tuesday by issuing a statement emphasizing that the safety of customers, their families and the communities the company serves “is our most important job.”
The statement continued, “Without question, the loss of life, homes and businesses in these extraordinary wildfires is heartbreaking and we remain focused on helping communities recover and rebuild. As independent experts have confirmed, extreme weather, years of drought, and millions of dead trees are feeding an unprecedented risk of wildfires. In light of this, we recognize we all need to do even more to help reduce the risk of wildfires, and are committed to working together with our state and community partners to develop comprehensive safety solutions for the future.”
The Cascade fire in Yuba County started on the evening of Oct. 8 and burned a total of 9,989 acres, destroying 264 structures, and resulting in four civilian fatalities and one firefighter injury.
A high wind event in conjunction with the power line sag on two conductors caused the lines to come into contact, which created an electrical arc, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire said the electrical arc deposited hot burning or molten material onto the ground in a receptive fuel bed causing the fire. The common term for this situation is called “line slap” and the power line in question was owned by PG&E.
On Tuesday, Yuba County District Attorney Patrick McGrath released his investigative findings, concluding “that a criminal jury would be unable to unanimously agree beyond a reasonable doubt that the evidence is sufficient to establish criminal negligence, as opposed to ordinary civil negligence, on the part of Pacific Gas and Electric as it relates to the probable cause of the Cascade Fire.”
The report continued, “Given these conclusions, prosecutors are ethically obligated not to proceed with a criminal prosecution and no criminal charges have been filed. This office reserves the right to review any additional information or evidence that may be submitted to it prior to the expiration of the criminal statute of limitations.”
In total, the October 2017 Fire Siege involved more than 170 fires and burned at least 245,000 acres in Northern California. Approximately 11,000 firefighters from 17 states and Australia helped battle the blazes.
Cal Fire investigators were dispatched to the fires last year and immediately began working to determine their origin and cause.
The agency’s investigators continue to investigate the Tubbs fire and will release the report once it is completed, Cal Fire reported.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery is joining the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to announce the completion of wildfire debris removal in Siskiyou County, with work still ongoing in Lake and Shasta counties.
Final inspections on cleared lots are under way and should be complete by mid-October.
Since August 27, 2018, crews removed more than 13,670 tons of wildfire debris from 49 private properties, including:
· 9,835 tons of ash/debris;
· 1,009 tons of concrete (recycled);
· 2,371 tons of contaminated soil;
· 391 tons of metal (recycled).
“The completion of wildfire debris removal in Siskiyou County is a significant milestone in California’s wildfire recovery efforts,” CalRecycle Director Scott Smithline said. “CalRecycle is incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made together with our state and local partners to help these communities heal and put homeowners in a position to rebuild.”
Remaining debris removal operations
CalRecycle-managed crews continue to make progress on three additional wildfire debris removal operations on properties impacted by the Carr Fire in Shasta County as well as Lake County properties affected by the Pawnee and Mendocino Complex fires .
Officials said participating properties total 49 for the Klamathon, 968 for the Carr fire, 121 for the Mendocino Complex and 13 for the Pawnee fire.
CalRecycle also reported the following information on the incidents.
Site assessments completed: Klamathon, 49; Carr, 804; Mendocino Complex, 113; Pawnee fire, 13.
Debris removal completed: Klamathon, 49; Carr, 279; Mendocino Complex, 8; Pawnee fire, 0.
Confirmation sampling: Klamathon, 29; Carr, 108; Mendocino Complex, 0; Pawnee fire, 0.
Erosion control: Klamathon, 29; Carr, 0; Mendocino Complex, 0; Pawnee fire, 0.
Final inspection: Klamathon, 22; Carr, 0; Mendocino Complex, 0; Pawnee fire, 0.
CalRecycle implements phase two of California’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program under the leadership of CalOES and local governments.
Following the removal of household hazardous waste, which is phase one, CalOES and local officials coordinate with CalRecycle to execute contracts and conduct fire-related debris removal on private properties at no out-of-pocket costs to homeowners.
Homeowners must sign and return right-of-entry forms to their local governments to participate in the state-run program.
Those who wish to conduct their own cleanup or hire private contractors to remove wildfire debris may do so, but should be aware of local safety and environmental standards and requirements.
Final inspections on cleared lots are under way and should be complete by mid-October.
Since August 27, 2018, crews removed more than 13,670 tons of wildfire debris from 49 private properties, including:
· 9,835 tons of ash/debris;
· 1,009 tons of concrete (recycled);
· 2,371 tons of contaminated soil;
· 391 tons of metal (recycled).
“The completion of wildfire debris removal in Siskiyou County is a significant milestone in California’s wildfire recovery efforts,” CalRecycle Director Scott Smithline said. “CalRecycle is incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made together with our state and local partners to help these communities heal and put homeowners in a position to rebuild.”
Remaining debris removal operations
CalRecycle-managed crews continue to make progress on three additional wildfire debris removal operations on properties impacted by the Carr Fire in Shasta County as well as Lake County properties affected by the Pawnee and Mendocino Complex fires .
Officials said participating properties total 49 for the Klamathon, 968 for the Carr fire, 121 for the Mendocino Complex and 13 for the Pawnee fire.
CalRecycle also reported the following information on the incidents.
Site assessments completed: Klamathon, 49; Carr, 804; Mendocino Complex, 113; Pawnee fire, 13.
Debris removal completed: Klamathon, 49; Carr, 279; Mendocino Complex, 8; Pawnee fire, 0.
Confirmation sampling: Klamathon, 29; Carr, 108; Mendocino Complex, 0; Pawnee fire, 0.
Erosion control: Klamathon, 29; Carr, 0; Mendocino Complex, 0; Pawnee fire, 0.
Final inspection: Klamathon, 22; Carr, 0; Mendocino Complex, 0; Pawnee fire, 0.
CalRecycle implements phase two of California’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program under the leadership of CalOES and local governments.
Following the removal of household hazardous waste, which is phase one, CalOES and local officials coordinate with CalRecycle to execute contracts and conduct fire-related debris removal on private properties at no out-of-pocket costs to homeowners.
Homeowners must sign and return right-of-entry forms to their local governments to participate in the state-run program.
Those who wish to conduct their own cleanup or hire private contractors to remove wildfire debris may do so, but should be aware of local safety and environmental standards and requirements.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – In coordination with the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, the city of Clearlake will be hosting a ribbon cutting and grand opening to celebrate the completion of the Dam Road Extension project on Friday, Oct. 12.
The celebration will take place beginning at 2:30 pm at the bottom of the new road.
“Please come out and help us celebrate the first major new road in the history of the city of Clearlake,” said City Manager Greg Folsom. “This project will connect the Avenues to one of the busiest shopping and education areas in town and will also provide another needed means of egress from the Avenues during times of emergency.”
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Area Town Hall this week will host a debate between the two Lake County Superior Court candidates and discuss a number of projects proposed for the south county.
MATH will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Middletown Community Center, 21256 Washington St.
Meetings are open to the community, and offer the opportunity for additional public input on items not included on the agenda.
On the agenda ia a debate between Superior Court candidates Don Anderson and Shanda Harry.
Anderson is Lake County’s district attorney and Harry is a deputy county counsel. She received the most votes in the June primary in a field that was then narrowed to her and Anderson.
The two debated last week in an event hosted by Lake County News.
Also on the agenda is a review of a Verizon Wireless proposal to co-locate a communication facility on an existing tower at 21347 State Highway 175, Middletown.
MATH also will take public comment on the plans for the Hardester’s Market rebuild and the new Dollar General.
The MATH Board includes Chair Joseph Sullivan, Vice Chair Courtney Van Leuven, Secretary Marlene Elder, and members-at member Lisa Kaplan, and alternates Mike Tabacchi and Claude Brown.
MATH – established by resolution of the Lake County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 12, 2006 – is a municipal advisory council serving the residents of Anderson Springs, Cobb, Coyote Valley (including Hidden Valley Lake), Long Valley and Middletown.
Meetings are subject to videotaping.
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MATH will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Middletown Community Center, 21256 Washington St.
Meetings are open to the community, and offer the opportunity for additional public input on items not included on the agenda.
On the agenda ia a debate between Superior Court candidates Don Anderson and Shanda Harry.
Anderson is Lake County’s district attorney and Harry is a deputy county counsel. She received the most votes in the June primary in a field that was then narrowed to her and Anderson.
The two debated last week in an event hosted by Lake County News.
Also on the agenda is a review of a Verizon Wireless proposal to co-locate a communication facility on an existing tower at 21347 State Highway 175, Middletown.
MATH also will take public comment on the plans for the Hardester’s Market rebuild and the new Dollar General.
The MATH Board includes Chair Joseph Sullivan, Vice Chair Courtney Van Leuven, Secretary Marlene Elder, and members-at member Lisa Kaplan, and alternates Mike Tabacchi and Claude Brown.
MATH – established by resolution of the Lake County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 12, 2006 – is a municipal advisory council serving the residents of Anderson Springs, Cobb, Coyote Valley (including Hidden Valley Lake), Long Valley and Middletown.
Meetings are subject to videotaping.
For more information email
Email Elizabeth Larson at