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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A Clearlake couple and their adult son have been arrested by Sonoma County Sheriff’s detectives for a Friday murder in Santa Rosa.
Maria Guadalupe Torres, 40, her husband, 40-year-old Rene Espinoza Martinez Sr., and their son, 20-year-old Rene Espinoza Martinez Jr. were arrested as a result of the homicide investigation so far, according to a Saturday afternoon report from Sgt. Spencer Crum of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.
The name of the victim is currently being withheld as his family has not yet been notified, Crum said.
Crum said that at about 8:30 a.m. Friday the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the California Highway Patrol stating they were out with a suspicious vehicle in the 4500 block of Porter Creek Road in Santa Rosa.
The vehicle reportedly had bullet holes and blood was present inside and outside of the vehicle, Crum said.
Deputies arrived just before 9 a.m. and found a blue Toyota Previa with windows shot out and bullet holes present in the driver’s side of the van, according to Crum.
Crum said deputies searched the surrounding area and found the body of a Hispanic male in his mid-30s down a ravine near the Previa.
Sheriff’s detectives were called out and they processed the scene and conducted an investigation, Crum said.
Evidence located within the vehicle led detectives to a Santa Rosa motel, where Crum said they were able to get check-in information and surveillance video linking the victim to the primary suspect, identified as Torres.
Crum said the detectives went to Lake County and located Torres along with her son and husband.
Through interviews with the three, detectives learned that Torres had been involved in a lengthy romantic relationship with the victim. Crum said Torres’ husband and son recently became aware of this relationship and didn’t approve.
Early on Friday, Torres was with the victim on Porter Creek Road in the Previa when they pulled over in a dirt turnout in the 4500 block, Crum said.
Crum said that after they pulled over, Torres got out of the Previa as her husband and son pulled over in their car alongside them.
Torres' son and husband fired a gun from their car into the driver side of the Previa. Crum said the victim was shot and fled out the passenger side of the Previa. He ran to the ravine where he fell and was left for dead.
Crum said Saturday that authorities are not yet releasing details of who shot the victim. However, investigators have concluded that all three of the family members acted in concert.
As a result, Torres, her husband and son were arrested and booked for homicide and conspiracy, he said.
On Saturday the three were being booked into the Sonoma County Jail, where Crum said they will be held without bail.
Crum said detectives are still seeking to interview witnesses and the agency will release more information on the case it becomes available.
Maria Guadalupe Torres, 40, her husband, 40-year-old Rene Espinoza Martinez Sr., and their son, 20-year-old Rene Espinoza Martinez Jr. were arrested as a result of the homicide investigation so far, according to a Saturday afternoon report from Sgt. Spencer Crum of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.
The name of the victim is currently being withheld as his family has not yet been notified, Crum said.
Crum said that at about 8:30 a.m. Friday the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the California Highway Patrol stating they were out with a suspicious vehicle in the 4500 block of Porter Creek Road in Santa Rosa.
The vehicle reportedly had bullet holes and blood was present inside and outside of the vehicle, Crum said.
Deputies arrived just before 9 a.m. and found a blue Toyota Previa with windows shot out and bullet holes present in the driver’s side of the van, according to Crum.
Crum said deputies searched the surrounding area and found the body of a Hispanic male in his mid-30s down a ravine near the Previa.
Sheriff’s detectives were called out and they processed the scene and conducted an investigation, Crum said.
Evidence located within the vehicle led detectives to a Santa Rosa motel, where Crum said they were able to get check-in information and surveillance video linking the victim to the primary suspect, identified as Torres.
Crum said the detectives went to Lake County and located Torres along with her son and husband.
Through interviews with the three, detectives learned that Torres had been involved in a lengthy romantic relationship with the victim. Crum said Torres’ husband and son recently became aware of this relationship and didn’t approve.
Early on Friday, Torres was with the victim on Porter Creek Road in the Previa when they pulled over in a dirt turnout in the 4500 block, Crum said.
Crum said that after they pulled over, Torres got out of the Previa as her husband and son pulled over in their car alongside them.
Torres' son and husband fired a gun from their car into the driver side of the Previa. Crum said the victim was shot and fled out the passenger side of the Previa. He ran to the ravine where he fell and was left for dead.
Crum said Saturday that authorities are not yet releasing details of who shot the victim. However, investigators have concluded that all three of the family members acted in concert.
As a result, Torres, her husband and son were arrested and booked for homicide and conspiracy, he said.
On Saturday the three were being booked into the Sonoma County Jail, where Crum said they will be held without bail.
Crum said detectives are still seeking to interview witnesses and the agency will release more information on the case it becomes available.
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – A Kelseyville man who worked for many years as a teacher and more recently was a substitute teacher has been arrested in a child molestation case involving a foster child.
Authorities arrested Robin Clark Harris, 84, of Kelseyville on Wednesday evening for committing lewd and lascivious acts with a 14-year-old victim, according to Sgt. Corey Paulich of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Paulich said Harris has been a school teacher since 1963 and most recently a substitute teacher in Lake County schools.
Harris was a foster parent to the victim when the incident took place, according to Paulich’s report.
Paulich said the victim alleged that Harris would provide alcohol and cigarettes in exchange for sexual favors.
Paulich told Lake County News that the case was reported to the sheriff’s office from the Kelseyville Unified School District.
“Nobody has come forward and reported anything to us about other victims,” said Paulich.
Harris was booked into the Lake County Jail on the felony charge of lewd and lascivious acts with a child 14 years old or younger early Thursday morning, according to jail records.
Paulich said Harris’ bail was set at $75,000. He remained in custody early Saturday.
Anyone with any information regarding Harris or this investigation is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective Shamus Stafford at 707-262-4231.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred in Lake County on Friday.
Sgt. Corey Paulich said sheriff’s deputies were called to Adventist Health Clear Lake at around 6:20 a.m. Friday, where a shooting victim had been transported.
He said there were few details available, but that the incident had occurred in the unincorporated part of the county.
The victim later was transported out of Lake County by air ambulance, Paulich said.
An update will be posted as additional information becomes available.
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Sgt. Corey Paulich said sheriff’s deputies were called to Adventist Health Clear Lake at around 6:20 a.m. Friday, where a shooting victim had been transported.
He said there were few details available, but that the incident had occurred in the unincorporated part of the county.
The victim later was transported out of Lake County by air ambulance, Paulich said.
An update will be posted as additional information becomes available.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Testing of a water sample from the shoreline along Island Drive near the Clearlake Oaks county boat launch has detected levels of a cyanotoxin considered unsafe for recreation, officials said Friday.
The sample was collected on Aug. 29 and the elevated level on a screening test led to further laboratory analysis, demonstrating 46 micrograms per liter of microcystin. The level exceeds the “danger” trigger of 20 micrograms per liter established in statewide guidelines for recreational water safety.
County officials urge residents and visitors to avoid contact with the water in the affected area until after the bloom subsides.
They should not allow people or pets to drink, swim, wade or contact visible mats or scum in the water or along the shore.
Pets are particularly at risk for adverse health effects due to cyanotoxin exposure because they readily ingest algal bloom material, including licking it from their fur after swimming. Tap water from the public water system is considered safe.
Cyanotoxins are produced by bacteria called cyanobacteria. They are an essential part of the environment that have existed for millions of year and produce oxygen.
Under certain conditions, they multiply excessively and form visible clumps in the water, surface scums, mats, or an oily sheen on natural water bodies.
On occasion, they produce toxins that can cause harmful effects in people, pets and livestock if exposed through ingestion, inhalation of aerosolized water or direct contact.
Visible and potentially toxic overgrowths of cyanobacteria are referred to as “Harmful Algal Blooms” or “HABs.”
Freshwater HABS may occur in rivers, lakes, streams and ponds. The current HAB in Copsey Creek is an unusual occurrence in Lake County, but may be related to physical conditions that cause localized slowing down of the flow of water.
As environmental factors change, most HABS resolve over time. However, when cyanotoxins are known to be present, re-testing the water after it has cleared and allowing at least two weeks to pass after no toxins are found is recommended.
Clear Lake isn’t the only waterbody in the state having such issues.
On Friday, the Department of Water Resources issued an algal bloom update for lakes and reservoirs that are part of the State Water Project based on laboratory results of water sampled this week in these lakes.
Pyramid Lake is at the “caution” level and the San Luis Reservoir is at the “danger” level, the state reported.
Lake Oroville, Thermalito Forebay, Thermalito Afterbay, Castaic Lake and Lagoon, Silverwood Lake and Lake Perris have no advisory, according to the state.
For more information, please visit the following Web sites.
California Harmful Algal Blooms Portal: http://www.mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/
BloomWatch!: http://cyanos.org/bloomwatch/
California Cyanobacteria and Harmful Algal Bloom (CCHAB) Network:
http://www.mywaterquality.ca.gov/monitoring_council/cyanohab_network/index.html
California Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Freshwater HAB Web page:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/swamp/freshwater_cyanobacteria.shtml
California Department of Public Health:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHIB/EAS/Pages/HABs.aspx
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: CyanoHAB Web site, https://www.epa.gov/nutrient-policy-data/cyanohabs
The sample was collected on Aug. 29 and the elevated level on a screening test led to further laboratory analysis, demonstrating 46 micrograms per liter of microcystin. The level exceeds the “danger” trigger of 20 micrograms per liter established in statewide guidelines for recreational water safety.
County officials urge residents and visitors to avoid contact with the water in the affected area until after the bloom subsides.
They should not allow people or pets to drink, swim, wade or contact visible mats or scum in the water or along the shore.
Pets are particularly at risk for adverse health effects due to cyanotoxin exposure because they readily ingest algal bloom material, including licking it from their fur after swimming. Tap water from the public water system is considered safe.
Cyanotoxins are produced by bacteria called cyanobacteria. They are an essential part of the environment that have existed for millions of year and produce oxygen.
Under certain conditions, they multiply excessively and form visible clumps in the water, surface scums, mats, or an oily sheen on natural water bodies.
On occasion, they produce toxins that can cause harmful effects in people, pets and livestock if exposed through ingestion, inhalation of aerosolized water or direct contact.
Visible and potentially toxic overgrowths of cyanobacteria are referred to as “Harmful Algal Blooms” or “HABs.”
Freshwater HABS may occur in rivers, lakes, streams and ponds. The current HAB in Copsey Creek is an unusual occurrence in Lake County, but may be related to physical conditions that cause localized slowing down of the flow of water.
As environmental factors change, most HABS resolve over time. However, when cyanotoxins are known to be present, re-testing the water after it has cleared and allowing at least two weeks to pass after no toxins are found is recommended.
Clear Lake isn’t the only waterbody in the state having such issues.
On Friday, the Department of Water Resources issued an algal bloom update for lakes and reservoirs that are part of the State Water Project based on laboratory results of water sampled this week in these lakes.
Pyramid Lake is at the “caution” level and the San Luis Reservoir is at the “danger” level, the state reported.
Lake Oroville, Thermalito Forebay, Thermalito Afterbay, Castaic Lake and Lagoon, Silverwood Lake and Lake Perris have no advisory, according to the state.
For more information, please visit the following Web sites.
California Harmful Algal Blooms Portal: http://www.mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/
BloomWatch!: http://cyanos.org/bloomwatch/
California Cyanobacteria and Harmful Algal Bloom (CCHAB) Network:
http://www.mywaterquality.ca.gov/monitoring_council/cyanohab_network/index.html
California Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Freshwater HAB Web page:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/swamp/freshwater_cyanobacteria.shtml
California Department of Public Health:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHIB/EAS/Pages/HABs.aspx
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: CyanoHAB Web site, https://www.epa.gov/nutrient-policy-data/cyanohabs
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The third day of the Lake County Fair will see the return of the annual Junior Livestock Auction, along with music, racing, contests and more.
The fair is presenting the theme “Boots N Bling” through Sunday night.
Gates open at 11 a.m. and close at 11 p.m.
The Junior Livestock Auction and barbecue takes place in the Baldwin Pavilion. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., with the auction at 1 p.m.
There also will be contests and demonstrations in the exhibit halls, and music around the grounds.
At 7 p.m. in the fair’s main grandstands it’s motorcycle flat track and TT racing.
Regular admission prices for the fair are $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 6 through 11. Children under 6 years old are admitted free each day.
Parking is $9 per car, which benefits local Boy Scouts.
Visit www.lakecountyfair.com or contact the fair office at 707-263-6181 for more information.
The full schedules for both Saturday and Sunday are published below.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 2
- Gates open at 11 a.m.
- Carnival Pay-One Price Day $25 - Purchase in Carnival Area
- Buildings close: 10 p.m.
- Fair closes: 11 p.m.
Special attractions:
- Junior Livestock Auction and barbecue in Baldwin Pavilion. Registration starting at 10:30 a.m. and Auction at 1 p.m. plus round robin.
- Draft horse wagon rides, climbing wall, world’s largest aquarium all at Fiesta Park
- All day and everyday events
- Mickey the Clown, strolling balloon sculptor Fill-Up, Street Drum Corps and magician Ken Garr can be found performing throughout the grounds
- Kerrie’s Handmakers – textile techniques by handmakers.
- Free events in the grandstand
- Look for the Family Oasis in Fiesta Park – a great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
- Schedule subject to change
10:30 a.m.: Junior Livestock Buyers Registration & Luncheon – Baldwin Pavilion
11 a.m.: Gates open
11 to 1 p.m.: Children’s Story Time: Llama Llama, Lakeport Library – Fiesta Park
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Kennie Winter and Linda Kelly, gourds – Fritch Hall
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: TSW Trio, jazz and eclectic - Gazebo Stage
Noon: Junior Livestock Auction – Baldwin Pavilion; presentation at the fish aquarium - in Fiesta Park
Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Fargo Brothers, Americana, rock and roll, blues – Main Stage
12:45 to 1:30 p.m.: TSW Trio, jazz and eclectic - Gazebo Stage
1 p.m.: Walk on contest, “A Horseshoe With Bling” – Fritch Hall
1 to 4 p.m.: Desiree Todd, cheese demo – Lewis Hall
2 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium – Fiesta Park
2:30 p.m.: Walk on contest, “Best Apple Pie Contest” – Lewis Hall
2 to 2:45 p.m.: Fargo Brothers, Americana, rock and roll, blues – Main Stage
2:30 to 3:15 p.m.: Michael Barrish, singer-songwriter, country soul – Gazebo Stage
3 to 7 p.m.: Don McCown, custom leather – Lewis Hall
3:45 to 4:30 p.m.: Michael Barrish, singer-songwriter, country soul – Gazebo Stage
4 to 4:45 p.m.: Fargo Brothers, Americana, rock and roll, blues – Main Stage
4:30 to 6 p.m.: Lee Massie, not your grandma’s pie – Lewis Hall
5 to 8 p.m.: Peter Macrae and Pat Macrae, writers – Fritch Hall
5:15 to 6 p.m.: Austin & Owens, Neo Flamenco and jazz guitar – Gazebo Stage
6 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
6 to 8 p.m.: Goat milking by hand and machine – Mather Barn
6 to 7:30 p.m.: Two Chicks, tasty treats – Lewis Hall
6:30 p.m.: Amateur talent contest - Lake County News Stage
7 p.m.: Motorcycle Flat Track & TT Racing – Main Grandstands
7 to 7:45 p.m.: Austin & Owens, Neo Flamenco and jazz guitar – Gazebo Stage
8 to 9 p.m.: Twice as Good, son and father ultimate blues – Main Stage
8:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Austin & Owens, Neo Flamenco and jazz guitar – Gazebo Stage
9:30 to 10:30 p.m.: Twice as Good, son and father ultimate blues – Main Stage
11 p.m.: Fair closes for the evening
SUNDAY, SEPT. 3
- Gates open at 11 a.m.
- Carnival Pay-One Price Day $25 - Purchase in Carnival Area
- Buildings close: 10 p.m.
- Fair closes: 11 p.m.
Special attractions:
- Fiesta Latina Day
- Draft horse wagon rides, climbing wall, pig racing, award winning chainsaw carving
- All day and everyday events
- Look for the Family Oasis in Fiesta Park – a great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
- Schedule subject to change
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Richard Seisser, pastels – Fritch Hall
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Majide, standard jazz classics – Gazebo Stage
Noon: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Vintage Crush, classic rock – Main Stage
12:30 to 2 p.m.: Two Chicks, tasty treats – Lewis Hall
1 p.m: Walk on contest, “Bling a Boot” – Fritch Hall
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.: Majide, standard jazz classics – Gazebo Stage; Vintage Crush, classic rock – Main Stage
2 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
2 to 3 p.m.: Children’s Story Time: Llama Llama, Lakeport Library – Fiesta Park
2 to 5 p.m.: Sandy and David Stillwell, jewelry making – Fritch Hall
2:30 p.m.: Walk on contest, “Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest” – Lewis Hall
3 to 7 p.m.: Don McCown, custom leather – Lewis Hall
3 p.m.: Fiesta Latina – Main Stage
3 to 3:30 p.m.: Konocti Klogging Kids – Gazebo Stage
4 to 5 p.m.: Ballet Folklorico Jazmin, traditional regional Mexican music with dance
performers – Main Stage
5 p.m.: Kiss My Clear Lake Bass, sponsored by Lake County Chamber of Commerce; 4H and FFA Award Ceremony – Baldwin Pavilion
6 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
5 to 8 p.m.: Suze Pahl, jewelry making – Fritch Hall
5 to 5:45 p.m.: Mark Weston Band, pop, rock and country – Gazebo Stage
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Clave Trébol, contemporary Mexican music – Main Stage
7 p.m.: Dirt track auto racing and boat races – Main Grandstands
7 to 7:45 p.m.: Mark Weston Band, pop, rock and country – Gazebo Stage
8 to 10 p.m.: Banda Sangre Azteca, big band and dance – Main Stage
8 to 10 p.m.: Terry and Rohnda Turnil, pastels and acrylics – Fritch Hall
9 to 9:45 p.m.: Mark Weston Band, pop, rock and country – Gazebo Stage
11 p.m.: Fair closes – see you in 2018!
The fair is presenting the theme “Boots N Bling” through Sunday night.
Gates open at 11 a.m. and close at 11 p.m.
The Junior Livestock Auction and barbecue takes place in the Baldwin Pavilion. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., with the auction at 1 p.m.
There also will be contests and demonstrations in the exhibit halls, and music around the grounds.
At 7 p.m. in the fair’s main grandstands it’s motorcycle flat track and TT racing.
Regular admission prices for the fair are $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 6 through 11. Children under 6 years old are admitted free each day.
Parking is $9 per car, which benefits local Boy Scouts.
Visit www.lakecountyfair.com or contact the fair office at 707-263-6181 for more information.
The full schedules for both Saturday and Sunday are published below.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 2
- Gates open at 11 a.m.
- Carnival Pay-One Price Day $25 - Purchase in Carnival Area
- Buildings close: 10 p.m.
- Fair closes: 11 p.m.
Special attractions:
- Junior Livestock Auction and barbecue in Baldwin Pavilion. Registration starting at 10:30 a.m. and Auction at 1 p.m. plus round robin.
- Draft horse wagon rides, climbing wall, world’s largest aquarium all at Fiesta Park
- All day and everyday events
- Mickey the Clown, strolling balloon sculptor Fill-Up, Street Drum Corps and magician Ken Garr can be found performing throughout the grounds
- Kerrie’s Handmakers – textile techniques by handmakers.
- Free events in the grandstand
- Look for the Family Oasis in Fiesta Park – a great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
- Schedule subject to change
10:30 a.m.: Junior Livestock Buyers Registration & Luncheon – Baldwin Pavilion
11 a.m.: Gates open
11 to 1 p.m.: Children’s Story Time: Llama Llama, Lakeport Library – Fiesta Park
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Kennie Winter and Linda Kelly, gourds – Fritch Hall
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: TSW Trio, jazz and eclectic - Gazebo Stage
Noon: Junior Livestock Auction – Baldwin Pavilion; presentation at the fish aquarium - in Fiesta Park
Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Fargo Brothers, Americana, rock and roll, blues – Main Stage
12:45 to 1:30 p.m.: TSW Trio, jazz and eclectic - Gazebo Stage
1 p.m.: Walk on contest, “A Horseshoe With Bling” – Fritch Hall
1 to 4 p.m.: Desiree Todd, cheese demo – Lewis Hall
2 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium – Fiesta Park
2:30 p.m.: Walk on contest, “Best Apple Pie Contest” – Lewis Hall
2 to 2:45 p.m.: Fargo Brothers, Americana, rock and roll, blues – Main Stage
2:30 to 3:15 p.m.: Michael Barrish, singer-songwriter, country soul – Gazebo Stage
3 to 7 p.m.: Don McCown, custom leather – Lewis Hall
3:45 to 4:30 p.m.: Michael Barrish, singer-songwriter, country soul – Gazebo Stage
4 to 4:45 p.m.: Fargo Brothers, Americana, rock and roll, blues – Main Stage
4:30 to 6 p.m.: Lee Massie, not your grandma’s pie – Lewis Hall
5 to 8 p.m.: Peter Macrae and Pat Macrae, writers – Fritch Hall
5:15 to 6 p.m.: Austin & Owens, Neo Flamenco and jazz guitar – Gazebo Stage
6 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
6 to 8 p.m.: Goat milking by hand and machine – Mather Barn
6 to 7:30 p.m.: Two Chicks, tasty treats – Lewis Hall
6:30 p.m.: Amateur talent contest - Lake County News Stage
7 p.m.: Motorcycle Flat Track & TT Racing – Main Grandstands
7 to 7:45 p.m.: Austin & Owens, Neo Flamenco and jazz guitar – Gazebo Stage
8 to 9 p.m.: Twice as Good, son and father ultimate blues – Main Stage
8:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Austin & Owens, Neo Flamenco and jazz guitar – Gazebo Stage
9:30 to 10:30 p.m.: Twice as Good, son and father ultimate blues – Main Stage
11 p.m.: Fair closes for the evening
SUNDAY, SEPT. 3
- Gates open at 11 a.m.
- Carnival Pay-One Price Day $25 - Purchase in Carnival Area
- Buildings close: 10 p.m.
- Fair closes: 11 p.m.
Special attractions:
- Fiesta Latina Day
- Draft horse wagon rides, climbing wall, pig racing, award winning chainsaw carving
- All day and everyday events
- Look for the Family Oasis in Fiesta Park – a great place for parents to relax with youngsters.
- Schedule subject to change
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Richard Seisser, pastels – Fritch Hall
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Majide, standard jazz classics – Gazebo Stage
Noon: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Vintage Crush, classic rock – Main Stage
12:30 to 2 p.m.: Two Chicks, tasty treats – Lewis Hall
1 p.m: Walk on contest, “Bling a Boot” – Fritch Hall
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.: Majide, standard jazz classics – Gazebo Stage; Vintage Crush, classic rock – Main Stage
2 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
2 to 3 p.m.: Children’s Story Time: Llama Llama, Lakeport Library – Fiesta Park
2 to 5 p.m.: Sandy and David Stillwell, jewelry making – Fritch Hall
2:30 p.m.: Walk on contest, “Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest” – Lewis Hall
3 to 7 p.m.: Don McCown, custom leather – Lewis Hall
3 p.m.: Fiesta Latina – Main Stage
3 to 3:30 p.m.: Konocti Klogging Kids – Gazebo Stage
4 to 5 p.m.: Ballet Folklorico Jazmin, traditional regional Mexican music with dance
performers – Main Stage
5 p.m.: Kiss My Clear Lake Bass, sponsored by Lake County Chamber of Commerce; 4H and FFA Award Ceremony – Baldwin Pavilion
6 p.m.: Presentation at the fish aquarium in Fiesta Park
5 to 8 p.m.: Suze Pahl, jewelry making – Fritch Hall
5 to 5:45 p.m.: Mark Weston Band, pop, rock and country – Gazebo Stage
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Clave Trébol, contemporary Mexican music – Main Stage
7 p.m.: Dirt track auto racing and boat races – Main Grandstands
7 to 7:45 p.m.: Mark Weston Band, pop, rock and country – Gazebo Stage
8 to 10 p.m.: Banda Sangre Azteca, big band and dance – Main Stage
8 to 10 p.m.: Terry and Rohnda Turnil, pastels and acrylics – Fritch Hall
9 to 9:45 p.m.: Mark Weston Band, pop, rock and country – Gazebo Stage
11 p.m.: Fair closes – see you in 2018!
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – County officials reported that a bat found in Lucerne recently tested positive for rabies, resulting in treatment of several people who came in contact with the dying animal.
Bats are wonderful animals and they are important to our ecosystem, but health officials said there is reason to exercise caution around them.
Although most bats do not have rabies, bat variant rabies exists throughout California and can infect any mammal, including humans.
The rabies virus is found in the animal’s saliva. Exposure can occur due to bites or direct contact with infected animals that groom themselves by licking their fur.
Bat bites may be inapparent, such that a person who discovers a bat in a room where they were sleeping should be considered exposed.
Only rarely is rabies diagnosed in domestic pets, since it is preventable through vaccination. However, unvaccinated dogs and cats are susceptible to rabies and are at particular risk for exposure in rural environments where they may come into contact with bats or other wildlife, such as skunks, fox, and raccoons.
A case of human rabies in 2011 was suspected to be the result of contact with unvaccinated cats, the county reported.
For people who are exposed to rabies, post-exposure treatment is highly effective in preventing the infection as long as it is given before the person becomes symptomatic. Once symptoms of infection begin, the infection is nearly 100-percent fatal.
Recommendations to prevent rabies include:
· Vaccinate all dogs and cats
· Keep your pets where they are supervised and protected against exposure to wildlife
· Avoid contact with feral dogs and cats and other wildlife
· Seek prompt medical treatment for bites or exposures to sick or unvaccinated animals.
Discuss post-exposure preventive treatment with the healthcare provider.
Post-exposure treatment can be avoided if the biting dog or cat can be observed under quarantine for a 10-day period.
However, exposure to wild animals requires euthanasia and testing of the animal or, if the animal cannot be located, a strong recommendation will be made for the bite victim to receive post-exposure preventive treatment.
In the past year, Lake County Public Health handled 42 instances of animal bites for which the biting animal could not be quarantined or tested.
Contrary to the legendary and frightening rabies prevention treatments of many years ago, current post-exposure treatment now involves only a series of four shots in the arm spread out over a period of two weeks and one additional shot of antibody specifically against rabies virus on the first day.
For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html.
Bats are wonderful animals and they are important to our ecosystem, but health officials said there is reason to exercise caution around them.
Although most bats do not have rabies, bat variant rabies exists throughout California and can infect any mammal, including humans.
The rabies virus is found in the animal’s saliva. Exposure can occur due to bites or direct contact with infected animals that groom themselves by licking their fur.
Bat bites may be inapparent, such that a person who discovers a bat in a room where they were sleeping should be considered exposed.
Only rarely is rabies diagnosed in domestic pets, since it is preventable through vaccination. However, unvaccinated dogs and cats are susceptible to rabies and are at particular risk for exposure in rural environments where they may come into contact with bats or other wildlife, such as skunks, fox, and raccoons.
A case of human rabies in 2011 was suspected to be the result of contact with unvaccinated cats, the county reported.
For people who are exposed to rabies, post-exposure treatment is highly effective in preventing the infection as long as it is given before the person becomes symptomatic. Once symptoms of infection begin, the infection is nearly 100-percent fatal.
Recommendations to prevent rabies include:
· Vaccinate all dogs and cats
· Keep your pets where they are supervised and protected against exposure to wildlife
· Avoid contact with feral dogs and cats and other wildlife
· Seek prompt medical treatment for bites or exposures to sick or unvaccinated animals.
Discuss post-exposure preventive treatment with the healthcare provider.
Post-exposure treatment can be avoided if the biting dog or cat can be observed under quarantine for a 10-day period.
However, exposure to wild animals requires euthanasia and testing of the animal or, if the animal cannot be located, a strong recommendation will be made for the bite victim to receive post-exposure preventive treatment.
In the past year, Lake County Public Health handled 42 instances of animal bites for which the biting animal could not be quarantined or tested.
Contrary to the legendary and frightening rabies prevention treatments of many years ago, current post-exposure treatment now involves only a series of four shots in the arm spread out over a period of two weeks and one additional shot of antibody specifically against rabies virus on the first day.
For more information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html.