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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Snow is still in the forecast for parts of Lake County, with some reports of very light snow on Sunday night and early Monday.
The National Weather Service has Lake County and parts of Northern California under a winter weather advisory through 10 p.m. Tuesday due to chances of snow.
Lower elevations are forecast to receive primarily rain, while areas in the mountains are expected to receive several inches of snow this week, according to the specific forecast.
Late Sunday and early Monday, Lake County News readers reported brief, light snowfall in and around Clearlake, Kelseyville and Lakeport, with rain reported in other areas.
Temperatures over the next few days are expected to range from the low 30s at night to the high 40s during the day.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – If you're looking to start off 2017 with a new feline friend, check out the cats ready to fill that role at Lake County Animal Care and Control.
The cats for this first week of the new year include calicoes, orange and gray tabbies, and black and tuxedo cats.
Several of the cats are being offered for $10 each – including spay/neuter, vaccination and microchip – thanks to a sponsorship begun last week that so far has resulted in five other cats getting new homes. The cats offered for $10 are noted below. The all-black cat also has been sponsored and is available for free to an approved home.
If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets there, hoping you'll choose them.
For those looking for a barn cat to keep the rodents at bay, be sure to ask about the barn cat adoption program. Feral barn cats are adopted out for $1 each, which includes altering, ear notching and vaccines.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Shelter_Animal_Search.htm .
The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still “on hold”).
Domestic short hair
This young female tuxedo cat has a short cat and gold eyes.
She's in cat room kennel No. 7, ID No. 6666.
Domestic long hair
This female domestic long hair cat has a calico coat.
She is in cat room kennel No. 15, ID No. 6660.
Male lynx point
This male lynx point has a short coat and blue eyes.
He is offered for adoption for $10.
He's in cat room kennel No. 19, ID No. 6564.
Domestic short hair
This female domestic short hair has a calico coat gold eyes.
She's in cat room kennel No. 32, ID No. 6687.
'Muchy'
“Muchy” is a gray and white female domestic short hair mix.
She has green eyes and already has been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel No. 39, ID No. 6714.
Domestic short hair
This young female domestic short hair has a black and white coat and gold eyes.
She's in cat room kennel No. 75a, ID No. 6658.
Domestic short hair
This young male domestic short hair cat has an orange and white coat and gold eyes.
He's in cat room kennel No. 75b, ID No. 6663.
Domestic short hair
This young male domestic short hair has an orange tabby coat with white markings and gold eyes.
He's in cat room kennel No. 109a, ID No. 6659.
Domestic short hair
This young male domestic short hair has an all-black coat and gold eyes.
He has been sponsored and is available for free to an approved family.
He's in cat room kennel No. 109b, ID No. 6661.
Domestic short hair
This young female domestic short hair cat has a gray tabby coat and gold eyes.
She is offered for adoption for $10.
She's in cat room kennel No. 112, ID No. 6555.
Domestic short hair
This female domestic short hair has a gray tabby coat and gold eyes.
She is offered for adoption for $10.
She's in cat room kennel No. 120, ID No. 6416.
To fill out an adoption application online visit http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dog___Cat_Adoption_Application.htm .
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm .
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The University of California Cooperative Extension's Master Gardeners Program is planning a series of upcoming pruning workshops.
The Master Gardeners are a group of volunteers dedicated to educating the community regarding any gardening questions they might have primarily in Lake County.
The following workshops are planned:
• Pruning fruit trees and table grapes: Saturday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to noon, Hidden Valley Lake.
• Pruning fruit trees: Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, south Lakeport.
• Pruning roses: Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to noon, north Lakeport.
• Pruning fruit trees: Thursday, Feb. 2, 1:15 to 3:15 p.m., Cobb Mountain Elementary School.
A $5 per-person fee is requested for each workshop and includes informational materials. The Feb. 2 event is free to Cobb residents.
Workshops will be rescheduled in the event of rain.
For more information about the workshops, including their locations, or to register call the UC Cooperative Extension at 707-263-6838.
LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Democratic Central Committee holds its regular monthly business meeting on Thursday, Jan. 5.
The meeting takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Lower Lake United Methodist Church Social Hall, 16255 Second St.
The agenda for the meeting includes reports from representatives for Congressmen Mike Thompson and John Garamendi, Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and State Senator Mike McGuire, as well as reports from the representative of the Lake County Democratic Club.
The group also will be electing new officers for the 2017-19 term at this meeting.
Meetings are open to the public and committee membership is open to all registered Democrats.
The Lake County Democratic Central Committee is the official governing body for the Democratic Party in Lake County.
For more information about the Democratic Party in Lake County visit www.lakecountydemocrats.org or www.facebook.com/LakeCountyDemocrats .
Contact the Democratic Party of Lake County at 707-533-4885 or by email at
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College wishes everyone a happy winter season and reminds students or potential students that the beginning of the spring semester is right around the corner.
Spring semester classes begin on Monday, Jan. 23.
For those planning to take classes this coming semester, counselors are waiting to help guide them through their educational goals.
The learning center is waiting to help ensure students succeed in their academic endeavors with tutoring and one-on-one help for math, English and more.
Financial aid officers are able to assist in obtaining federal Pell grants, Cal grants and more.
For veterans, disabled, first generation college students or low-income individuals, there is a program that may be able to offer assistance to ensure they can become a student with all the support they require to succeed.
The Lake County Campus team is prepared to serve students' every need until they have received their certificate or degree, or until they have transferred on to the next stage in their educational path.
Classes are limited in space, so make sure to register today.
Visit the campus at 15880 Dam Road Extension in Clearlake, call 707-995-7900, or go to http://lcc.yccd.edu for more information or to make an appointment.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) has launched a New Year’s campaign to help Americans turn their resolutions into real solutions for healthy eating in 2017.
This campaign is supported by new and existing MyPlate, MyWins resources available on www.ChooseMyPlate.gov , which are designed such that Americans can decide where to start on the journey to healthy eating.
“As Americans begin thinking about setting goals for the New Year, MyPlate, MyWins is the place to start,” said Kevin Concannon, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. “With the new resources available on the MyPlate, MyWins webpages, Americans can set small, attainable, healthy eating solutions to incorporate into their lifestyle now and into the future.”
Every January, Americans are overloaded with information about New Year’s resolutions. While starting with the best intentions, many people set unrealistic resolutions and incorporate goals that are difficult to maintain.
Starting with small steps and celebrating milestones along the way are shown to be more beneficial strategies in keeping resolutions.
This is where MyPlate, MyWins comes in; MyPlate, MyWins is a resource to help Americans turn resolutions into real solutions to achieve a healthy eating style in alignment with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020.
Real solutions are small, practical changes that add up to a healthy lifestyle over time. These changes can be incorporated into Americans’ lives to maintain a healthy eating style based on the five food groups of MyPlate.
MyPlate, MyWins encourages consumers to find and celebrate their wins and their real solutions. Since everyone has different eating habits, MyPlate, MyWins helps individuals create their own, personalized nutrition goals and solutions.
Over the course of five weeks as part of the New Year campaign, CNPP will release five MyPlate, MyWins animated videos to the new Make Small Changes webpage. These short, animated videos demonstrate simple changes Americans can make to their typical meals to decrease sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars. Each video has a different theme including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages.
“Making a small change, for example, switching from two slices of pepperoni pizza for lunch to one slice of veggie pizza, a salad, and an apple decreases sodium and saturated fat intake, while adding items from other food groups,” said Angie Tagtow, executive directors of USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. “The videos demonstrate to Americans that small, healthy changes, or switches, during meal and snack times can add up over time and improve your eating style.”
To supplement these videos, there are new, meal-specific webpages with nutrition information, more examples of small ways to improve typical meals, and five new MyPlate, MyWins tip sheets. The tip sheets provide suggestions for making healthier choices in typical dining environments: potlucks and parties, coffee shops, buffets, Italian restaurants, and Asian cuisine takeout. All of these resources can help consumers utilize real solutions in their typical day to achieve nutrition goals and maintain a healthy eating style now and into the future.
On January 2, 2017, SuperTracker will kick off a public New Year’s Challenge that encourages participants to start slowly and develop a healthy eating style over time.
Over five weeks, participants will be challenged to incorporate the five MyPlate food groups – fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy – into each day. To officially join the challenge and receive encouraging messages along the way, individuals will need to create a free SuperTracker account.
The MyPlate, MyWins landing page has many additional resources to assist Americans in modifying their meals in order to maintain healthier eating habits throughout their lives.
The Stories from Families and Individuals page includes videos from relatable families about their healthy eating solutions and testimonials from the MyPlate staff. There also are ways to get involved for partners, professionals, and consumers. Additionally, CNPP encourages consumers to share their real solutions and wins via Twitter and Facebook using #MyPlateMyWins.
Visit MyPlate, MyWins to learn more about achieving real solutions and celebrating wins in the New Year.