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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The final opportunity for those impacted by the October 2017 fires to share their experiences on the Northern California Fire and Health Impacts Survey is coming soon.
The survey, led by UC Davis public health researchers, closes at midnight on May 31.
Until then, it can be completed online in English here: https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaS1gHzT5AKhdsh.
It is also available in Spanish here: https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_escEpHgWHa3l4iN.
The researchers are inviting one person per household in fire- or smoke-affected areas throughout Northern California to fill out the survey, regardless of how much, or how little, household members were affected by flames, smoke or ash from the fires.
The questions generally take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete, and responses are confidential.
The goal is to better understand the health effects of the fires through the experiences of those living in affected communities.
“We’re also interested in learning about the needs of those going through the rebuilding process," said lead researcher Irva Hertz-Picciotto, professor of public health sciences and director of the Environmental Health Sciences Center at UC Davis.
The results could help close gaps in disaster relief services, inform clinicians about continuing health impacts, improve preparedness for future fire catastrophes and reduce the effects of fires on health.
“Including as many experiences with these firestorms as possible is critical to communicating the full range of outcomes, needs, and repercussions for diverse communities and potentially bringing all who were affected closer to full recovery,” Hertz-Picciotto said.
Research on the October 2017 Northern California fires is essential, because they were unique in scope, intensity, and the extent to which they affected residential and commercial areas, Hertz-Picciotto added.
“We are very grateful to those who have already taken the time to complete the survey and told us about their experiences, as they are providing personal perspectives and insights into the short- and medium-term consequences of these fires,” she said. “We look forward to hearing from others, including those who don’t usually participate in research studies or whose voices often are not heard.”
Answers to common questions about the survey are available online here: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/newsroom/releases/20180221_fire_health_survey.html.
Additional questions can be emailed to:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The survey is part of a comprehensive post-fire assessment known as “WHAT-Now-California?” being conducted by the UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Center.
Established in 2015, the center links UC Davis experts in multiple schools – medicine, veterinary medicine, engineering, biological sciences, letters and science, and agricultural and environmental sciences – for studies on the effects of environmental events, chemicals, pollutants, and disasters on disease and disability.
The ultimate goal is to foster new approaches and policies that protect communities from harmful exposures.
More information is available on the center’s Web site, https://ehscc.ucdavis.edu/ .
The survey, led by UC Davis public health researchers, closes at midnight on May 31.
Until then, it can be completed online in English here: https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaS1gHzT5AKhdsh.
It is also available in Spanish here: https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_escEpHgWHa3l4iN.
The researchers are inviting one person per household in fire- or smoke-affected areas throughout Northern California to fill out the survey, regardless of how much, or how little, household members were affected by flames, smoke or ash from the fires.
The questions generally take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete, and responses are confidential.
The goal is to better understand the health effects of the fires through the experiences of those living in affected communities.
“We’re also interested in learning about the needs of those going through the rebuilding process," said lead researcher Irva Hertz-Picciotto, professor of public health sciences and director of the Environmental Health Sciences Center at UC Davis.
The results could help close gaps in disaster relief services, inform clinicians about continuing health impacts, improve preparedness for future fire catastrophes and reduce the effects of fires on health.
“Including as many experiences with these firestorms as possible is critical to communicating the full range of outcomes, needs, and repercussions for diverse communities and potentially bringing all who were affected closer to full recovery,” Hertz-Picciotto said.
Research on the October 2017 Northern California fires is essential, because they were unique in scope, intensity, and the extent to which they affected residential and commercial areas, Hertz-Picciotto added.
“We are very grateful to those who have already taken the time to complete the survey and told us about their experiences, as they are providing personal perspectives and insights into the short- and medium-term consequences of these fires,” she said. “We look forward to hearing from others, including those who don’t usually participate in research studies or whose voices often are not heard.”
Answers to common questions about the survey are available online here: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/newsroom/releases/20180221_fire_health_survey.html.
Additional questions can be emailed to:
The survey is part of a comprehensive post-fire assessment known as “WHAT-Now-California?” being conducted by the UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Center.
Established in 2015, the center links UC Davis experts in multiple schools – medicine, veterinary medicine, engineering, biological sciences, letters and science, and agricultural and environmental sciences – for studies on the effects of environmental events, chemicals, pollutants, and disasters on disease and disability.
The ultimate goal is to foster new approaches and policies that protect communities from harmful exposures.
More information is available on the center’s Web site, https://ehscc.ucdavis.edu/ .
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – One of Lake County’s standout high school wrestlers has added another award to her collection after an excellent performance in a national wrestling tournament this weekend.
Jasmin Clarke brought home a second-place finish at the Women’s World Trials, formerly known as Body Bar, in Irving, Texas.
Her coach, Orlando Zarate, said Clarke competed in the 78 kilogram – or 171-pound – weight class, which is new to her, in the juniors and cadets divisions in her effort to make the United State’s junior world team.
Zarate said Clarke received a first round bye in the round of 16 before wrestling Iman Thomas of Texas in the quarter finals. During that match, Clarke won by fall in 1:46 seconds.
In her second match against Wilma Mason of Washington, Clark won by technical fall by the score of 10-0, Zarate said.
On Sunday morning, Clarke moved on to wrestle in the finals against Elisa Robinson of Kansas, according to Zarate.
Clarke and Robinson got into a body lock position and Robinson “was able to hit a big throw to put Jasmin on her back,” Zarate said.
“Leading up to the finals Jasmin wrestled really tough and it was her first time competing at this weight,” Zarate said.
Zarate said this is Clarke’s second time being a national runner up and this makes her a four-time All-American.
It’s the latest in a series of sporting accomplishments for Clarke.
In July, she won the national title at 200 pounds at the U.S. Marine Corps Junior and Cadet Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota. She was then moved up to the 225-pound weight class, where she was runner up.
During the school year she competed at 189 pounds and placed fourth in the state meet. In April she competed at 180 pounds at the freestyle state event where Zarate said she placed second and qualified again for Fargo.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Westside Community Park Committee will hold the third annual Two-Mile & 5K Fun Walk and Run on Sunday, May 27.
This event supports future development at the park and the committee’s ongoing operation and maintenance of the Jane Barnes Field.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the walk and run commencing at 8:30 a.m.
The start will be from the Jane Barnes Field parking lot at the Westside Community Park, 1401 Westside Park Road in Lakeport.
This year’s course will take participants through the undeveloped portion of the park, across Forbes Creek and through the Puett property to Martin Street.
The finish will be at the Kiwanis Club of Lakeport’s Craft Fair located on the grounds of Natural High, 810 N. Main St. in Lakeport.
Participants are encouraged to ride share with a friend leaving a car at the finish for the return trip to the park. For those needing a return ride, a shuttle will be provided by Guy Strohmeier’s Auto Center in Lakeport.
The registration fee is $20. Each participant will receive a Westside Community Park T-shirt and an entrant’s bid. Pets are welcome on a leash.
Advanced registration is available at the Committee’s Web site, www.westsidecommunitypark.org.
Carol Thorn, financial officer of the Westside Community Park Committee, thanked Lisa Hutton and Michelle Kundsen for allowing the run to pass through their property.
Thorn added, “With this year’s run passing through the back portion of the park and the Puett property participants can enjoy the natural beauty of the area.”
The Westside Community Park Committee is a local nonprofit group of community volunteers developing a regional recreation park for the City of Lakeport. The park is accessed from Parallel Drive just past the Matt Mazzei Auto Dealerships.
The Westside Community Park is home to the Konocti Youth Soccer League, the Lakeport team of the Williams Men’s Soccer League, the Lions Club Horseshoe League and is used by the Westshore Little League for its softball program. Facilities include baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, a dog park, horseshoe pits, bicycle pump track, picnic tables and a walking trail.
Future development will include beach sports courts. The committee also will develop a horse park at a site located on Highway 175 just west of the Lakeport city limits. Ruzicka Associates is currently working on plans for the horse park.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council this week will welcome an art exhibit to the city and discuss an agreement with Lake County Behavioral Health.
At 5:30 p.m., city council members will participate in a reception for the opening of the Resilience Project art exhibit before the meeting begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
On Tuesday the council will present a certificate of appreciation to the Clear Lake Trowel & Trellis Garden Club for its civic beautification project at Westside Community Park along with a proclamation designating May 13 to 19 as Police Week.
Lisa Kaplan from the Middletown Art Center also will give a presentation on the Resilience Art project exhibit.
In council business, Police Chief Brad Rasmussen will present a license agreement between the city of Lakeport and the county of Lake for Behavioral Health staff to work out of the Lakeport Police Department station.
Rasmussen also will take to the council the illegal fireworks police operation plan for the July 4 holiday.
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 May 1; receipt and filing of the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the city of Lakeport; approval of the 2017 flood damage insurance settlement agreement and authorization for the city manager to sign the agreement; adoption of a resolution calling for, providing for and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held in the city of Lakeport, county of Lake state of
California Nov. 6 for the purpose of electing two city council members, each to hold office for a term of four years, or until their successors are elected and qualified, and requesting consolidation of that election with the State General Election and requesting approval of the Lake County Board of Supervisors for election services to be provided by the Lake County
Registrar of Voters.
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.
At 5:30 p.m., city council members will participate in a reception for the opening of the Resilience Project art exhibit before the meeting begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
On Tuesday the council will present a certificate of appreciation to the Clear Lake Trowel & Trellis Garden Club for its civic beautification project at Westside Community Park along with a proclamation designating May 13 to 19 as Police Week.
Lisa Kaplan from the Middletown Art Center also will give a presentation on the Resilience Art project exhibit.
In council business, Police Chief Brad Rasmussen will present a license agreement between the city of Lakeport and the county of Lake for Behavioral Health staff to work out of the Lakeport Police Department station.
Rasmussen also will take to the council the illegal fireworks police operation plan for the July 4 holiday.
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 May 1; receipt and filing of the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the city of Lakeport; approval of the 2017 flood damage insurance settlement agreement and authorization for the city manager to sign the agreement; adoption of a resolution calling for, providing for and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held in the city of Lakeport, county of Lake state of
California Nov. 6 for the purpose of electing two city council members, each to hold office for a term of four years, or until their successors are elected and qualified, and requesting consolidation of that election with the State General Election and requesting approval of the Lake County Board of Supervisors for election services to be provided by the Lake County
Registrar of Voters.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week will consider heavy equipment-related contracts and recognize the county’s child care providers.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
In an item timed for 9:10 a.m., the board will present a proclamation designating the month of May 2018 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Month in Lake County.
In an untimed item, the board will consider waiving the formal bidding process and awarding temporary heavy equipment rental contracts to Peterson Tractor in the amount of $120,000, Cresco Equipment Rentals & Affiliates for $235,000 and BlueLine Rental LLC for $46,500, and a temporary equipment rental agreement with Rain for Rent in the amount of $48,200.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1: Adopt proclamation designating the month of May 2018 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Month in Lake County.
7.2: Approve out of state travel for Jonathan Armas to attend the Equine Investigators Academy on a full scholarship in Durango, Colorado.
7.3: Approve amendment three to the agreement between the county of Lake and Davis Guest Home for fiscal year 2017-18 for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for an increase of $23,000 and a new contract maximum of $153,000; and authorize the board chair sign the amendment.
7.4: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Vista Pacifica Enterprises Inc. for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for fiscal year 2017-18 for the amount of $28,000 and authorize the chair to sign the agreement.
7.5: Approve amendment two to the agreement between county of Lake and Kings View Corp. for professional consulting services for fiscal year 2017-18 for an increase of $15,840 for a new contract maximum amount of $44,635 and to authorize the board chair to sign the amendment.
7.6: Approve the closure of all five Behavioral Health facilities to the public (excluding crisis staff that will remain on call and available) on Friday, May 25, from the hours of noon to 5 p.m. for staff training.
7.7: Adopt resolution setting rate of pay for election officers for the June 5 Statewide Direct Primary Election pursuant to Section 12310 of the Elections Code.
7.8: Approve agreement for Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program for California Department of Transportation - Non MPO County, and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
8.2, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of May 2018 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Month in Lake County.
UNTIMED ITEMS
9.2: Consideration of a) waiving the formal bidding process as it would produce no economic benefit to the county; b) approval of contract for temporary heavy equipment rental between the county of Lake and Peterson Tractor in the amount of $120,000 and authorize the chair to sign; c) approval of contract for temporary heavy equipment rental between the county of Lake and Cresco Equipment Rentals & Affiliates in the amount of $235,000 and authorize the chair to sign; d) approval of contract for temporary equipment rental between the county of Lake and BlueLine Rental LLC in the amount of $46,500 and authorize the chair to sign; and e) approval of contract for the temporary equipment rental between the county of Lake and Rain for Rent in the amount of $48,200 and authorize the chair to sign.
CLOSED SESSION
10.1: Public employee evaluations: Behavioral Health administrator.
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 board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
In an item timed for 9:10 a.m., the board will present a proclamation designating the month of May 2018 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Month in Lake County.
In an untimed item, the board will consider waiving the formal bidding process and awarding temporary heavy equipment rental contracts to Peterson Tractor in the amount of $120,000, Cresco Equipment Rentals & Affiliates for $235,000 and BlueLine Rental LLC for $46,500, and a temporary equipment rental agreement with Rain for Rent in the amount of $48,200.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1: Adopt proclamation designating the month of May 2018 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Month in Lake County.
7.2: Approve out of state travel for Jonathan Armas to attend the Equine Investigators Academy on a full scholarship in Durango, Colorado.
7.3: Approve amendment three to the agreement between the county of Lake and Davis Guest Home for fiscal year 2017-18 for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for an increase of $23,000 and a new contract maximum of $153,000; and authorize the board chair sign the amendment.
7.4: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Vista Pacifica Enterprises Inc. for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for fiscal year 2017-18 for the amount of $28,000 and authorize the chair to sign the agreement.
7.5: Approve amendment two to the agreement between county of Lake and Kings View Corp. for professional consulting services for fiscal year 2017-18 for an increase of $15,840 for a new contract maximum amount of $44,635 and to authorize the board chair to sign the amendment.
7.6: Approve the closure of all five Behavioral Health facilities to the public (excluding crisis staff that will remain on call and available) on Friday, May 25, from the hours of noon to 5 p.m. for staff training.
7.7: Adopt resolution setting rate of pay for election officers for the June 5 Statewide Direct Primary Election pursuant to Section 12310 of the Elections Code.
7.8: Approve agreement for Federal Apportionment Exchange Program and State Match Program for California Department of Transportation - Non MPO County, and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
8.2, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of May 2018 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Month in Lake County.
UNTIMED ITEMS
9.2: Consideration of a) waiving the formal bidding process as it would produce no economic benefit to the county; b) approval of contract for temporary heavy equipment rental between the county of Lake and Peterson Tractor in the amount of $120,000 and authorize the chair to sign; c) approval of contract for temporary heavy equipment rental between the county of Lake and Cresco Equipment Rentals & Affiliates in the amount of $235,000 and authorize the chair to sign; d) approval of contract for temporary equipment rental between the county of Lake and BlueLine Rental LLC in the amount of $46,500 and authorize the chair to sign; and e) approval of contract for the temporary equipment rental between the county of Lake and Rain for Rent in the amount of $48,200 and authorize the chair to sign.
CLOSED SESSION
10.1: Public employee evaluations: Behavioral Health administrator.
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NORTH COAST, Calif. – A Sonoma County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot on Sunday morning by a car wash employee.
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office reported that at 11 a.m. Sunday deputies were dispatched to the Jolly Washer gas station/car wash in the 19200 block of Highway 12 in Sonoma.
A manager of the car wash told dispatch that a 19-year-old employee was acting strange at work and was told to go home, but refused to leave. The manager also said the employee appeared to have a BB gun with him, according to the report.
The sheriff’s office said two deputies, who are assigned to the Sonoma Police Department, responded to the call.
They saw the employee standing behind a gray pickup in the car wash line. Authorities said the employee was behind the truck and acting suspicious. The suspect then pulled out a handgun and fired at the deputies.
At least one deputy then used his service weapon to return fire, but did not hit the suspect as he was ducked down behind the truck, the sheriff’s office reported.
The suspect’s handgun appeared to have jammed and the suspect threw his gun down, at which time the deputies took him into custody, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office said the suspect’s loaded 9 millimeter semiautomatic handgun was retrieved and secured.
One deputy was struck by the suspect’s bullet. The projectile fired by the suspect was one that had multiple pellets, commonly called a snake shot. The deputy was struck in multiple places on his body. The suspect’s handgun was loaded with several more rounds of this type of ammunition, according to the report.
Authorities said the deputy was flown to a local hospital. He was reported to be in good condition and is expected to survive his injuries.
“We are thankful that our deputy is going to be ok and we appreciate the community’s support during this difficult time,” the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said in its statement on the incident.
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office reported that at 11 a.m. Sunday deputies were dispatched to the Jolly Washer gas station/car wash in the 19200 block of Highway 12 in Sonoma.
A manager of the car wash told dispatch that a 19-year-old employee was acting strange at work and was told to go home, but refused to leave. The manager also said the employee appeared to have a BB gun with him, according to the report.
The sheriff’s office said two deputies, who are assigned to the Sonoma Police Department, responded to the call.
They saw the employee standing behind a gray pickup in the car wash line. Authorities said the employee was behind the truck and acting suspicious. The suspect then pulled out a handgun and fired at the deputies.
At least one deputy then used his service weapon to return fire, but did not hit the suspect as he was ducked down behind the truck, the sheriff’s office reported.
The suspect’s handgun appeared to have jammed and the suspect threw his gun down, at which time the deputies took him into custody, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office said the suspect’s loaded 9 millimeter semiautomatic handgun was retrieved and secured.
One deputy was struck by the suspect’s bullet. The projectile fired by the suspect was one that had multiple pellets, commonly called a snake shot. The deputy was struck in multiple places on his body. The suspect’s handgun was loaded with several more rounds of this type of ammunition, according to the report.
Authorities said the deputy was flown to a local hospital. He was reported to be in good condition and is expected to survive his injuries.
“We are thankful that our deputy is going to be ok and we appreciate the community’s support during this difficult time,” the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said in its statement on the incident.