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The California Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that pertussis, better known as whooping cough, claimed the life of a San Bernardino County infant.
The agency said this is the first confirmed infant death from the disease since 2016, when two deaths occurred.
“This baby’s death is a tragedy for the family and for California as a community, as this is a preventable disease,” said Dr. Karen Smith, CDPH director and state public health officer. "This serves as a grim reminder that whooping cough is always present in our communities, and immunizations are the first line of defense."
Each year, 50 to 200 California infants are hospitalized with pertussis, CDPH reported.
CDPH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that expectant mothers receive the whooping cough booster shot – also called Tdap, or tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine – at the earliest opportunity between 27 and 36 weeks of every pregnancy, even if previously immunized.
Getting immunized during pregnancy boosts a mother’s immunity and passes on protective antibodies directly to their babies before birth.
This helps protect newborns until they are old enough to begin receiving their own whooping cough immunizations at 6 to 8 weeks of age.
“No baby should have to be hospitalized due to a vaccine-preventable disease, and certainly no baby should die,” said Dr. Smith. “To give babies the best protection, I urge all pregnant women to get vaccinated against whooping cough as early as possible during the third trimester of every pregnancy.”
To avoid the spread of whooping cough, CDPH also recommends that:
· Parents immunize their babies against whooping cough as soon as possible. The first dose is recommended at two months of age, but can be given as early as six weeks of age.
· California 7th grade students receive the whooping cough booster, Tdap.
· Adults receive a whooping cough booster once in their lives.
The symptoms of whooping cough vary by age. For children, whooping cough typically starts with a runny nose and cough for one to two weeks. The cough then worsens and often results in rapid coughing spells that end with a whooping sound. Young infants may not have typical whooping cough symptoms and may have no apparent cough. Parents may describe episodes in which breathing briefly stops and the infant’s face turns red or purple.
For adults, whooping cough may be a cough illness that lasts for several weeks.
Most health plans cover Tdap immunizations, and many pharmacies offer it. Medi-Cal members may be able to get their Tdap shots at the pharmacy where they usually pick up their prescriptions.
Call your health plan to learn more. If you do not have health insurance, call your local health department to find a low- or no-cost location.
More information about pertussis is available on CDPH’s Web site.
The agency said this is the first confirmed infant death from the disease since 2016, when two deaths occurred.
“This baby’s death is a tragedy for the family and for California as a community, as this is a preventable disease,” said Dr. Karen Smith, CDPH director and state public health officer. "This serves as a grim reminder that whooping cough is always present in our communities, and immunizations are the first line of defense."
Each year, 50 to 200 California infants are hospitalized with pertussis, CDPH reported.
CDPH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that expectant mothers receive the whooping cough booster shot – also called Tdap, or tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine – at the earliest opportunity between 27 and 36 weeks of every pregnancy, even if previously immunized.
Getting immunized during pregnancy boosts a mother’s immunity and passes on protective antibodies directly to their babies before birth.
This helps protect newborns until they are old enough to begin receiving their own whooping cough immunizations at 6 to 8 weeks of age.
“No baby should have to be hospitalized due to a vaccine-preventable disease, and certainly no baby should die,” said Dr. Smith. “To give babies the best protection, I urge all pregnant women to get vaccinated against whooping cough as early as possible during the third trimester of every pregnancy.”
To avoid the spread of whooping cough, CDPH also recommends that:
· Parents immunize their babies against whooping cough as soon as possible. The first dose is recommended at two months of age, but can be given as early as six weeks of age.
· California 7th grade students receive the whooping cough booster, Tdap.
· Adults receive a whooping cough booster once in their lives.
The symptoms of whooping cough vary by age. For children, whooping cough typically starts with a runny nose and cough for one to two weeks. The cough then worsens and often results in rapid coughing spells that end with a whooping sound. Young infants may not have typical whooping cough symptoms and may have no apparent cough. Parents may describe episodes in which breathing briefly stops and the infant’s face turns red or purple.
For adults, whooping cough may be a cough illness that lasts for several weeks.
Most health plans cover Tdap immunizations, and many pharmacies offer it. Medi-Cal members may be able to get their Tdap shots at the pharmacy where they usually pick up their prescriptions.
Call your health plan to learn more. If you do not have health insurance, call your local health department to find a low- or no-cost location.
More information about pertussis is available on CDPH’s Web site.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Library Park will soon be transformed into a far out, psychedelic scene thanks to the set design and building team of Shakespeare at the Lake's third production, “As You Like It.”
The production will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28, and Sunday, July 29.
Set painter Adam Garrett is a master with a can of spray paint and has created the grooviest trees and skyscrapers you've ever seen.
In addition to these permanent fixtures, eight plywood boxes, painted differently on each side, are moved around the set. In one scene they may represent a gate, in the next a throne, in the next a campfire, and in the next a wedding altar.
The set itself is a multi-leveled 20-foot by 32-foot platform upon which the actors skillfully bring the Shakespearean comedy to life.
From the dynamic set to the actors' colorful threads to the breathtaking backdrop of Mt. Konocti and Clear Lake, “As You Like It” will truly be a feast for the eyes.
Thanks to an incredible cast – and some new sound equipment – this play should be a feast for the ears as well. You may even hear some of your favorite 60s tunes, and they won't mind if you sing along.
The play is completely free of charge and is brought to the community by Mendocino College and the Lake County Theatre Co., in association with the Lake County Friends of Mendocino College and the city of Lakeport.
Food and beverages will be available for sale to benefit scholarships for theater students.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake reported that it has received a half a million dollar grant to assist it with its cleanup efforts.
Making Clearlake a visibly cleaner city is one of the priorities of the Clearlake City Council as identified in the Clearlake Strategic Plan and the Code Enforcement Division is a major factor in making those visual improvements to blighted properties, according to City Manager Greg Folsom.
Thanks to the Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG, program, Code Enforcement will continue to make a positive impact on the community, Folsom said.
Folsom said that on Monday the city received written notification that the California Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded the city a $500,000 CDBG grant to continue Code Enforcement activities.
“Obtaining this grant to continue supporting our Code Enforcement is critical to achieving our goal to make Clearlake a cleaner city,” said Mayor Bruno Sabatier.
“We are extremely excited to be awarded $500,000 in CDBG funds for Code Enforcement,” added Folsom. “We have recently reorganized Code Enforcement to be under the supervision of the police department to give our Code Enforcement Officers even more tools in combating blight in our city. These funds will go a long way toward our Code Enforcement efforts over the next several years.”
Making Clearlake a visibly cleaner city is one of the priorities of the Clearlake City Council as identified in the Clearlake Strategic Plan and the Code Enforcement Division is a major factor in making those visual improvements to blighted properties, according to City Manager Greg Folsom.
Thanks to the Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG, program, Code Enforcement will continue to make a positive impact on the community, Folsom said.
Folsom said that on Monday the city received written notification that the California Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded the city a $500,000 CDBG grant to continue Code Enforcement activities.
“Obtaining this grant to continue supporting our Code Enforcement is critical to achieving our goal to make Clearlake a cleaner city,” said Mayor Bruno Sabatier.
“We are extremely excited to be awarded $500,000 in CDBG funds for Code Enforcement,” added Folsom. “We have recently reorganized Code Enforcement to be under the supervision of the police department to give our Code Enforcement Officers even more tools in combating blight in our city. These funds will go a long way toward our Code Enforcement efforts over the next several years.”
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake City Council will hold a special meeting this week to award pavement rehabilitation contracts and accept state funding for cleanup projects.
The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
On the agenda is consideration of awarding two pavement rehabilitation projects to Granite Construction, one for Pine Street in the amount of $198,816 and the second for the Country Club/Kings Lane area, for a total of $311,436.
The council separately will consider executing a contract with Green Valley Consulting Engineers for an amount not to exceed $68,572, with up to 10 percent in future contract amendments, for the inspection and materials testing for the Country Club/Kings Lane and Pine Street pavement projects.
Council members also will consider a letter of support for Councilwoman Joyce Overton who has indicated she would like to represent the Redwood Empire Division of the League of California Cities as a state league director.
In other business, staff is asking the council to amend the fiscal year 2018-19 adopted budget in the amount of $214,030 to include funding from CalRecycle for cleanup and abatement of blighted properties throughout the city.
The council also will consider submitting a letter of authorization for the Regional Used OIl Payment Program to the county of Lake.
Following the open portion of the meeting, the council will hold a closed session to discuss property negotiations for 14130 Tuli Lane.
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The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
On the agenda is consideration of awarding two pavement rehabilitation projects to Granite Construction, one for Pine Street in the amount of $198,816 and the second for the Country Club/Kings Lane area, for a total of $311,436.
The council separately will consider executing a contract with Green Valley Consulting Engineers for an amount not to exceed $68,572, with up to 10 percent in future contract amendments, for the inspection and materials testing for the Country Club/Kings Lane and Pine Street pavement projects.
Council members also will consider a letter of support for Councilwoman Joyce Overton who has indicated she would like to represent the Redwood Empire Division of the League of California Cities as a state league director.
In other business, staff is asking the council to amend the fiscal year 2018-19 adopted budget in the amount of $214,030 to include funding from CalRecycle for cleanup and abatement of blighted properties throughout the city.
The council also will consider submitting a letter of authorization for the Regional Used OIl Payment Program to the county of Lake.
Following the open portion of the meeting, the council will hold a closed session to discuss property negotiations for 14130 Tuli Lane.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee this week will discuss business survey results and city projects.
The committee, or LEDAC, will meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The meeting is open to the public.
As part of the Lakeport Economic Development Strategic Plan 2017-2022, Chair Wilda Shock said the committee on Wednesday will review results from the Business Walk surveys and discuss the report to the Lakeport City Council, scheduled for Aug. 21.
In addition, LEDAC members will begin a discussion of the Economic Development Element of the City’s General Plan.
There also will be an update on city projects.
Following the Wednesday meeting, the next LEDAC meeting will take place on Sept. 12.
LEDAC advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.
Members are Chair Wilda Shock and Vice Chair Denise Combs, Secretary Terre Logsdon, Candy De Los Santos, Bill Eaton, Melissa Fulton, Pam Harpster, Judith Kanavle, Andy Lucas, Dan Peterson and Panette Talia. City staff who are members include City Manager Margaret Silveira and Community Development Director Kevin Ingram.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The committee, or LEDAC, will meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The meeting is open to the public.
As part of the Lakeport Economic Development Strategic Plan 2017-2022, Chair Wilda Shock said the committee on Wednesday will review results from the Business Walk surveys and discuss the report to the Lakeport City Council, scheduled for Aug. 21.
In addition, LEDAC members will begin a discussion of the Economic Development Element of the City’s General Plan.
There also will be an update on city projects.
Following the Wednesday meeting, the next LEDAC meeting will take place on Sept. 12.
LEDAC advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.
Members are Chair Wilda Shock and Vice Chair Denise Combs, Secretary Terre Logsdon, Candy De Los Santos, Bill Eaton, Melissa Fulton, Pam Harpster, Judith Kanavle, Andy Lucas, Dan Peterson and Panette Talia. City staff who are members include City Manager Margaret Silveira and Community Development Director Kevin Ingram.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council is set this week to discuss a proposed ballot measure that would ban fireworks and consider supporting the county’s formation and operation of a tourism improvement district.
The council will meet in closed session beginning at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, to discuss negotiations with the Lakeport Unified School District for property at 800 N. Main St. and conference with labor negotiator regarding the Lakeport Police Officers Association before the open portion of the meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
On Tuesday’s agenda is a proposal to place before city residents in November a ballot measure “to prohibit the use, discharge and explosion of all fireworks, including the ‘safe and sane’ fireworks.”
Lakeport voters adopted Measure C in 2009, which amended the Lakeport Municipal Code to allow for the sale and use of California state fire marshal approved safe and sane fireworks within the city of Lakeport.
The sale of the fireworks are conducted by four local non-profit groups in accordance with the ordinance adopted by Measure C.
“Over the years, residents have lodged complaints about the sale and use of fireworks, including County residents outside of the incorporated area of Lakeport. With the devastating wildland fires occurring in Lake County, the number of protests has continued to rise,” said City Clerk Kelly Buendia in her report to the council.
She said that, in response to those protests, the city’s Public Works and police departments began public education campaigns which included placement of signs at the city limits warning passersby that fireworks were illegal beyond the city limit.
“The Police Chief conducted outreaches via social media regarding the law and providing safety precautions for legally purchased fireworks. Finally, communication was provided reminding residents about Measure C adopted by voters in 2009,” Buendia wrote. “Regardless of these efforts, public outcry has continued; prompting the item to be placed on the agenda for discussion.”
On Tuesday morning, the Board of Supervisors will consider offering a letter in support of the proposed ballot measure to ban fireworks.
The council on Tuesday also is scheduled to consider a resolution granting consent to the county of Lake to establish the Lake County Tourism Improvement District.
There also will be a public hearing as part of the proposed adoption of a resolution ordering Community Development Director Kevin Ingram to abate properties where nuisance weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt have been identified.
In other business, the council will hold a public hearing to consider a general plan amendment and zone change to revise the existing general plan and zoning land use classification for the Pacific West Communities housing project at 1255 Martin St.
Finance Director Nick Walker will take to the council a proposal for the city manager to enter into an agreement with Lake County Broadband Solutions for the Library Park and Downtown Wi-Fi Project, and Police Chief Brad Rasmussen will seek authorization for staff to conditionally cancel the council’s regular meeting on Aug. 7 and approve the participation of the city of Lakeport in the National Night Out event, with street closures and the gazebo in Library Park reserved for the event.
Also on Tuesday, the Lake County Chamber of Commerce will present a donation for the annual July 4 fireworks show in Library Park.
On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the council’s regular meeting on June 19 and hte special meeting on June 26; the July 10 warrant register; rejection of Claim No. 2018-005, filed by Mario and Lyann Williams, as recommended by REMIF; approval and authorization for the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with Polestar Computers for the provision of IT support services; approval and authorization for the city manager to execute the professional services agreement with JJACPA for independent auditing services; authorization for the city manager to sign a contract with West Consultants Inc. not to exceed $35,541 for the preparation of reservoir inundation maps and an EAP for the dam serving CLMSD’s wastewater reservoir; adoption of the proposed resolution electing to have delinquent water and sewer user charges, fees, and penalties for fiscal year 2017-2018 collected on the tax roll, and set a public hearing for Aug. 7 at 5:15 p.m.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The council will meet in closed session beginning at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, to discuss negotiations with the Lakeport Unified School District for property at 800 N. Main St. and conference with labor negotiator regarding the Lakeport Police Officers Association before the open portion of the meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
On Tuesday’s agenda is a proposal to place before city residents in November a ballot measure “to prohibit the use, discharge and explosion of all fireworks, including the ‘safe and sane’ fireworks.”
Lakeport voters adopted Measure C in 2009, which amended the Lakeport Municipal Code to allow for the sale and use of California state fire marshal approved safe and sane fireworks within the city of Lakeport.
The sale of the fireworks are conducted by four local non-profit groups in accordance with the ordinance adopted by Measure C.
“Over the years, residents have lodged complaints about the sale and use of fireworks, including County residents outside of the incorporated area of Lakeport. With the devastating wildland fires occurring in Lake County, the number of protests has continued to rise,” said City Clerk Kelly Buendia in her report to the council.
She said that, in response to those protests, the city’s Public Works and police departments began public education campaigns which included placement of signs at the city limits warning passersby that fireworks were illegal beyond the city limit.
“The Police Chief conducted outreaches via social media regarding the law and providing safety precautions for legally purchased fireworks. Finally, communication was provided reminding residents about Measure C adopted by voters in 2009,” Buendia wrote. “Regardless of these efforts, public outcry has continued; prompting the item to be placed on the agenda for discussion.”
On Tuesday morning, the Board of Supervisors will consider offering a letter in support of the proposed ballot measure to ban fireworks.
The council on Tuesday also is scheduled to consider a resolution granting consent to the county of Lake to establish the Lake County Tourism Improvement District.
There also will be a public hearing as part of the proposed adoption of a resolution ordering Community Development Director Kevin Ingram to abate properties where nuisance weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt have been identified.
In other business, the council will hold a public hearing to consider a general plan amendment and zone change to revise the existing general plan and zoning land use classification for the Pacific West Communities housing project at 1255 Martin St.
Finance Director Nick Walker will take to the council a proposal for the city manager to enter into an agreement with Lake County Broadband Solutions for the Library Park and Downtown Wi-Fi Project, and Police Chief Brad Rasmussen will seek authorization for staff to conditionally cancel the council’s regular meeting on Aug. 7 and approve the participation of the city of Lakeport in the National Night Out event, with street closures and the gazebo in Library Park reserved for the event.
Also on Tuesday, the Lake County Chamber of Commerce will present a donation for the annual July 4 fireworks show in Library Park.
On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the council’s regular meeting on June 19 and hte special meeting on June 26; the July 10 warrant register; rejection of Claim No. 2018-005, filed by Mario and Lyann Williams, as recommended by REMIF; approval and authorization for the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with Polestar Computers for the provision of IT support services; approval and authorization for the city manager to execute the professional services agreement with JJACPA for independent auditing services; authorization for the city manager to sign a contract with West Consultants Inc. not to exceed $35,541 for the preparation of reservoir inundation maps and an EAP for the dam serving CLMSD’s wastewater reservoir; adoption of the proposed resolution electing to have delinquent water and sewer user charges, fees, and penalties for fiscal year 2017-2018 collected on the tax roll, and set a public hearing for Aug. 7 at 5:15 p.m.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
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