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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – National Recovery Month is an observance held every year in September.
It is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, or CSAT.
The national observance is designed to educate Americans on how addiction treatment and mental health services can be effective tools for people with substance abuse and/or mental disorder(s) to live a healthy and rewarding life.
The national observance is also for celebrating the gains made by people in recovery, just as health improvements are celebrated by those who have health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, etc.
National Recovery Month spotlights reinforcing the positive message that behavioral health is critical to overall health, that prevention is effective, and that treatment is successful. People can and do recover with the right treatment.
There are millions of lives that have been changed through recovery. For those who are suffering from alcohol and/or drug addiction, the message is that there are recovery programs that can help.
Prevention is also crucial and important for relevant groups and organizations to promote alcohol and drug addiction prevention, especially among youth.
Everyone needs to work together to increase awareness and improve understanding about diseases of substance use and mental disorders.
Prevention works and there are effective treatments that can help people recover from alcohol and drug addiction.
Each individual can help and become a supporter to help expand and improve the availability of recovery services that are effective.
During September and throughout the year, everyone is encouraged to help raise awareness of the fact that effective recovery services are available.
For more information, please contact Lake County Behavioral Health at 707-274-9101 or 707-994-7090.
Todd Metcalf is the administrator of Lake County Behavioral Health Services.
It is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, or CSAT.
The national observance is designed to educate Americans on how addiction treatment and mental health services can be effective tools for people with substance abuse and/or mental disorder(s) to live a healthy and rewarding life.
The national observance is also for celebrating the gains made by people in recovery, just as health improvements are celebrated by those who have health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, etc.
National Recovery Month spotlights reinforcing the positive message that behavioral health is critical to overall health, that prevention is effective, and that treatment is successful. People can and do recover with the right treatment.
There are millions of lives that have been changed through recovery. For those who are suffering from alcohol and/or drug addiction, the message is that there are recovery programs that can help.
Prevention is also crucial and important for relevant groups and organizations to promote alcohol and drug addiction prevention, especially among youth.
Everyone needs to work together to increase awareness and improve understanding about diseases of substance use and mental disorders.
Prevention works and there are effective treatments that can help people recover from alcohol and drug addiction.
Each individual can help and become a supporter to help expand and improve the availability of recovery services that are effective.
During September and throughout the year, everyone is encouraged to help raise awareness of the fact that effective recovery services are available.
For more information, please contact Lake County Behavioral Health at 707-274-9101 or 707-994-7090.
Todd Metcalf is the administrator of Lake County Behavioral Health Services.
NORTH COAST, Calif. – State Sen. Mike McGuire’s legislation that cuts through red tape and expedites quagga mussel inspection programs at Lake Mendocino and Lake Sonoma has been signed by the governor.
This new law will provide public agencies, like Sonoma Water, the authority to obtain funding from the state of California to implement inspection programs for invasive mussel species at local lakes controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
The reason McGuire advanced this legislation with Assemblymembers Levine and Wood: The US Army Corps of Engineers never spent $600,000 in state grant funds that would have created a robust inspection program at both Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino. The funds were awarded four years ago.
Sen. McGuire’s SB 790 will now allow a partner agency – and not necessarily the Army Corps – to apply directly for and obtain equivalent funding in order to implement a full-time mussel prevention program at each of the reservoirs.
The bill will ensure that entities who play a critical role in co-managing reservoirs – and partner with the Army Corps of Engineers – can qualify for funding associated with mandatory mussel inspection programs, installing decontamination stations and educational initiatives preventing the spread of invasive mussels.
Prior to this legislation being signed, the Army Corps of Engineers, as the lead manager for both reservoirs, was the only agency that could apply for state grant funds.
Quagga and zebra mussels are some of the most invasive species on the planet and can lay one million eggs every year causing irreparable harm to critical water management infrastructure.
Quagga and zebra mussels have now taken hold in some of California’s most important freshwater lakes and they are heading to some of the largest lakes on the North Coast – Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino. These two lakes are managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
“We need permanent protection of our lakes from these invasive little buggers. Stakes couldn’t be higher and this new law will expedite protective measures that will stop the spread of mussels into these heavily visited reservoirs and their water conveyance systems,” McGuire said. “SB 790 will now allow partner agencies – such as Sonoma Water – to receive funding to launch a permanent mussel inspection and prevention program in partnership with the Army Corps.”
In June, Fish and Wildlife personnel avoided a potential massive crisis when a boat with invasive mussels was intercepted at Lake Mendocino utilizing trained mussel-sniffing dogs.
“Sonoma Water can now apply for critical mussel prevention dollars to bolster our prevention efforts and keep our waterways mussel-free,” said Sonoma Water Board of Directors Chairman James Gore. “We appreciate the support of Senator McGuire and our local representatives who worked tirelessly to develop and pass SB 790. Gov. Brown’s signature sends a strong message that protecting our water resources from invasive species remains a top statewide priority.”
SB 790 received overwhelming bipartisan support passing both the Senate and Assembly. The bill is co-authored by Assemblymembers Marc Levine and Jim Wood and Senator Bill Monning.
This new law will provide public agencies, like Sonoma Water, the authority to obtain funding from the state of California to implement inspection programs for invasive mussel species at local lakes controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
The reason McGuire advanced this legislation with Assemblymembers Levine and Wood: The US Army Corps of Engineers never spent $600,000 in state grant funds that would have created a robust inspection program at both Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino. The funds were awarded four years ago.
Sen. McGuire’s SB 790 will now allow a partner agency – and not necessarily the Army Corps – to apply directly for and obtain equivalent funding in order to implement a full-time mussel prevention program at each of the reservoirs.
The bill will ensure that entities who play a critical role in co-managing reservoirs – and partner with the Army Corps of Engineers – can qualify for funding associated with mandatory mussel inspection programs, installing decontamination stations and educational initiatives preventing the spread of invasive mussels.
Prior to this legislation being signed, the Army Corps of Engineers, as the lead manager for both reservoirs, was the only agency that could apply for state grant funds.
Quagga and zebra mussels are some of the most invasive species on the planet and can lay one million eggs every year causing irreparable harm to critical water management infrastructure.
Quagga and zebra mussels have now taken hold in some of California’s most important freshwater lakes and they are heading to some of the largest lakes on the North Coast – Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino. These two lakes are managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
“We need permanent protection of our lakes from these invasive little buggers. Stakes couldn’t be higher and this new law will expedite protective measures that will stop the spread of mussels into these heavily visited reservoirs and their water conveyance systems,” McGuire said. “SB 790 will now allow partner agencies – such as Sonoma Water – to receive funding to launch a permanent mussel inspection and prevention program in partnership with the Army Corps.”
In June, Fish and Wildlife personnel avoided a potential massive crisis when a boat with invasive mussels was intercepted at Lake Mendocino utilizing trained mussel-sniffing dogs.
“Sonoma Water can now apply for critical mussel prevention dollars to bolster our prevention efforts and keep our waterways mussel-free,” said Sonoma Water Board of Directors Chairman James Gore. “We appreciate the support of Senator McGuire and our local representatives who worked tirelessly to develop and pass SB 790. Gov. Brown’s signature sends a strong message that protecting our water resources from invasive species remains a top statewide priority.”
SB 790 received overwhelming bipartisan support passing both the Senate and Assembly. The bill is co-authored by Assemblymembers Marc Levine and Jim Wood and Senator Bill Monning.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – With a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service in San Francisco in effect for Lake County through Thursday evening, Cal Fire said it has fire personnel and equipment at the ready.
The National Weather Service said a red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly because of a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures that can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
The red flag warning for Lake and several of its neighboring counties went into effect late Wednesday night and, overnight, there were no reports of wildland fire incidents in Lake County, based on radio reports.
The warning is set to remain in place until 7 p.m. Thursday.
Northerly winds are forecast to increase through Thursday afternoon, peaking early Thursday morning at about 25 miles per hour. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s.
In response to the red flag warning, Cal Fire reported that it has prepositioned a strike team of Cal Fire engines from outside the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit and all hand crews and bulldozers will be staffed 24 hours a day.
Cal Fire Unit Chief Shana Jones asked that community members not use outdoor power equipment until the red flag event has ended and, even then, she urged they be used as early in the day as possible to avoid the increased burning conditions during the heat of the day.
Officials said approximately 11 percent of the fires in the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit are caused by individuals using equipment in and around dry vegetation.
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The National Weather Service said a red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly because of a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures that can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
The red flag warning for Lake and several of its neighboring counties went into effect late Wednesday night and, overnight, there were no reports of wildland fire incidents in Lake County, based on radio reports.
The warning is set to remain in place until 7 p.m. Thursday.
Northerly winds are forecast to increase through Thursday afternoon, peaking early Thursday morning at about 25 miles per hour. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s.
In response to the red flag warning, Cal Fire reported that it has prepositioned a strike team of Cal Fire engines from outside the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit and all hand crews and bulldozers will be staffed 24 hours a day.
Cal Fire Unit Chief Shana Jones asked that community members not use outdoor power equipment until the red flag event has ended and, even then, she urged they be used as early in the day as possible to avoid the increased burning conditions during the heat of the day.
Officials said approximately 11 percent of the fires in the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit are caused by individuals using equipment in and around dry vegetation.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKEPORT, Calif. – North Coast Opportunities has established distribution centers in Lake and Mendocino counties to provide sustenance to those who were impacted by the Mendocino Complex fire.
Since August, NCO’s Lake County Distribution Center has distributed goods to more than 400 families by providing a variety of items, such as food, cleaning kits, clothing, diapers, wipes and masks. Available items change daily.
“One of the large issues facing Mendocino Complex fire survivors is that this fire has brought on its own set of circumstances. Thousands of families were evacuated for an extended period resulting in financial distress,” said NCO Executive Director Patty Bruder. “These distribution centers are intended to help those impacted by providing replacement items quickly.”
The Lake County distribution center is located on 785 Bevins St. in Lakeport and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After-hour appointments are available by contacting Tammy Alakszay at 707-972-0519.
The Mendocino County Distribution Center is open at 8465 East Road in Redwood Valley. The center is open daily, please call Danilla Sands for hours at 707-621-8817.
NCO disaster case managers are also available to provide information, resources, and support. Contact a Lake County disaster case manager at 707-994-2910 or a Mendocino County disaster case manager at 707-621-8817.
NCO’s 2018 Wildfire Relief Fund continues to support survivors by assisting those facing financial hardship by providing monetary aid. The application deadline was Sept. 14.
As of Friday, Sept. 14, 57 fire survivors suffering a total home loss received a $1,000 check whereas 22 fire survivors suffering a partial home loss received a $500 check.
NCO received over 1,000 applications for fire relief. NCO’s Disaster Response Team will continue prioritizing total and partial loss applications and if funds remain, NCO will aid those who suffered evacuation losses.
NCO serves as a critical link for fire survivors and was recognized as Nonprofit of the Year in 2018 by State Sen. Mike McGuire after their work in previous fire relief efforts.
NCO is now in its fifth year of responding to fires and remains devoted to supporting Lake and Mendocino counties rebuild. NCO advocates on the behalf of low-income and disadvantaged people by developing and providing services that strengthen our communities, one person at a time.
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Literacy Coalition invites individuals, friends, and families who enjoy walking and running to participate in the 29th Vineyard Run for Literacy.
The event, which benefits the Coalition’s efforts promoting literacy throughout Lake County, is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 14, with start and finish of the walk and runs at Steele Wines.
Sponsored by the Coalition, the 5K walk/run and 10K run will start at 9 a.m. from the winery located on Thomas Drive at Highway 29.
The coalition plans to give awards to top finishers in the runs, gifts to the first 200 people who register, and raffle prizes to participants.
Registration is available online and via forms available from members of the Coalition and at each of Lake County’s library branches. Early registration fees, through Sept. 30, are $25 per adult (age 19 and over) and $10 per child (ages 7 through 18). There is no fee for children through age 6. After the early registration deadline, the fee per adult increase to $35 and per child to $15.
Online registration at http://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Kelseyville/VineyardRunforLiteracy closes Oct. 11. There is also a minimal processing fee for the online sign-up.
Participants are also encouraged to get sponsors, but it is not required. Each individual who brings $100 in sponsor contributions on race day will participate for free. Sponsor sheets may be downloaded at http://lclcoalition.wixsite.com/lclc. They may also be obtained by calling 707-263-7633.
“We are looking forward to another fantastic Vineyard Run this year,” said Deb Ehrhardt, coalition president. “It takes place, rain or shine, in the beautiful scenic area near the winery. It’s a fun community event in conjunction with Steele Wines’ annual Harvest Festival, and it supports our coalition and its work helping Lake County residents gain reading and writing skills they need.”
“We look forward to this event every year,” adds Chereese Sills, the coalition’s race director. “We typically have wonderful weather, and the atmosphere and scenery can’t be beat. The event is perfect for everyone from the serious runner to the walkers and families enjoying a Sunday outing.”
For additional information about the nonprofit Coalition and the Vineyard Run for Literacy, visit the Coalition’s Web site at http://lclcoalition.wixsite.com/lclc/lake-co-literacy-coalition or call 707-263-7633.
The event, which benefits the Coalition’s efforts promoting literacy throughout Lake County, is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 14, with start and finish of the walk and runs at Steele Wines.
Sponsored by the Coalition, the 5K walk/run and 10K run will start at 9 a.m. from the winery located on Thomas Drive at Highway 29.
The coalition plans to give awards to top finishers in the runs, gifts to the first 200 people who register, and raffle prizes to participants.
Registration is available online and via forms available from members of the Coalition and at each of Lake County’s library branches. Early registration fees, through Sept. 30, are $25 per adult (age 19 and over) and $10 per child (ages 7 through 18). There is no fee for children through age 6. After the early registration deadline, the fee per adult increase to $35 and per child to $15.
Online registration at http://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Kelseyville/VineyardRunforLiteracy closes Oct. 11. There is also a minimal processing fee for the online sign-up.
Participants are also encouraged to get sponsors, but it is not required. Each individual who brings $100 in sponsor contributions on race day will participate for free. Sponsor sheets may be downloaded at http://lclcoalition.wixsite.com/lclc. They may also be obtained by calling 707-263-7633.
“We are looking forward to another fantastic Vineyard Run this year,” said Deb Ehrhardt, coalition president. “It takes place, rain or shine, in the beautiful scenic area near the winery. It’s a fun community event in conjunction with Steele Wines’ annual Harvest Festival, and it supports our coalition and its work helping Lake County residents gain reading and writing skills they need.”
“We look forward to this event every year,” adds Chereese Sills, the coalition’s race director. “We typically have wonderful weather, and the atmosphere and scenery can’t be beat. The event is perfect for everyone from the serious runner to the walkers and families enjoying a Sunday outing.”
For additional information about the nonprofit Coalition and the Vineyard Run for Literacy, visit the Coalition’s Web site at http://lclcoalition.wixsite.com/lclc/lake-co-literacy-coalition or call 707-263-7633.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Association of Realtors, or LCAOR, reported that August sales of single family residences resumed a pattern seen throughout the majority of 2018, with median sales prices on the increase and the number of sales on the decrease.
As of the end of August 2017 the median price was $235,000 with 621 sales compared to a median of $267,950 and 584 sales through the end of August 2018.
The August 2018 median sales price was $262,500, up 5 percent over the July 2018 median and up 9.8 percent over the August 2017 median.
There were 88 sales of single family residences in August 2018 which was up 17.3 percent over July 2018 and down 7.4 percent from August 2017. July 2018 sales were affected by the evacuations as closings were delayed by business closures.
“The pattern that Lake County is seeing is similar to what is being experienced statewide,” commented Melissa Chapman, LCAOR’s 2018 president. “Inventory levels have been growing in Lake County since December of 2017 when there were 415 active listings. The number of active listings as of the end of August was 601.”
Conventional loans accounted for 48.9 percent of the sales, with FHA loans being used in 12.5 percent of the transactions and VA loans being utilized in 6.8 percent of the deals. Cash financing was used in 18.2 percent of the deals.
On a statewide level the California Association of Realtors reported that existing, single-family home sales totaled 399,600 in August on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 1.8 percent from July and down 6.6 percent from August 2017.
August’s median home price for the state was $596,410, up 0.8 percent from July and up 5.5 percent from July 2017.
The 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rates averaged 4.55 percent in August, up from 4.53 percent in July and up from 3.88 percent in August 2017, according to Freddie Mac. The five-year, adjustable mortgage interest rate edged higher in August to an average of 3.87 percent up from 3.84 percent in July and up from 3.15 percent in August 2017.
LAKE COUNTY NUMBERS AT A GLANCE
August 2018
Median price: $262,500
Units Sold: 88
Median days to sell: 40
July 2018
Median price: $249,900
Units Sold: 75
Median days to sell: 45
August 2017
Median price: $239,000
Units Sold: 95
Median days to sell: 24
As of the end of August 2017 the median price was $235,000 with 621 sales compared to a median of $267,950 and 584 sales through the end of August 2018.
The August 2018 median sales price was $262,500, up 5 percent over the July 2018 median and up 9.8 percent over the August 2017 median.
There were 88 sales of single family residences in August 2018 which was up 17.3 percent over July 2018 and down 7.4 percent from August 2017. July 2018 sales were affected by the evacuations as closings were delayed by business closures.
“The pattern that Lake County is seeing is similar to what is being experienced statewide,” commented Melissa Chapman, LCAOR’s 2018 president. “Inventory levels have been growing in Lake County since December of 2017 when there were 415 active listings. The number of active listings as of the end of August was 601.”
Conventional loans accounted for 48.9 percent of the sales, with FHA loans being used in 12.5 percent of the transactions and VA loans being utilized in 6.8 percent of the deals. Cash financing was used in 18.2 percent of the deals.
On a statewide level the California Association of Realtors reported that existing, single-family home sales totaled 399,600 in August on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 1.8 percent from July and down 6.6 percent from August 2017.
August’s median home price for the state was $596,410, up 0.8 percent from July and up 5.5 percent from July 2017.
The 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rates averaged 4.55 percent in August, up from 4.53 percent in July and up from 3.88 percent in August 2017, according to Freddie Mac. The five-year, adjustable mortgage interest rate edged higher in August to an average of 3.87 percent up from 3.84 percent in July and up from 3.15 percent in August 2017.
LAKE COUNTY NUMBERS AT A GLANCE
August 2018
Median price: $262,500
Units Sold: 88
Median days to sell: 40
July 2018
Median price: $249,900
Units Sold: 75
Median days to sell: 45
August 2017
Median price: $239,000
Units Sold: 95
Median days to sell: 24