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An award for Excellence in Police Aviation from the International Association of Chiefs of Police acknowledged the work of the California Highway Patrol to enhance the safety and effectiveness of its Air Operations Program.
The award was presented on Oct. 17 at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Convention in San Diego.
The award is given to recognize excellence in airborne law enforcement, emphasizing initiatives to enhance the general level and safety of operations, accident prevention programs, and the efficiency and effectiveness of airborne law enforcement.
Eligible efforts can range from the unit level to the national or international level, including rotary, fixed-wing or unmanned aircraft operations.
The CHP has 15 helicopters and 15 airplanes in its fleet. Five new helicopters and three new airplanes were specifically designed with the latest equipment including sensor systems, rescue hoists, night vision and avionics.
Eventually, the entire fleet will be replaced to accomplish the CHP’s goals of protecting life and property by providing superior service to the public and assistance to allied agencies.
“Our crews respond at all times of the day, in many conditions, and in any region when lives are at risk and time is of the essence. Our aircraft and crews have to be the best, for their own safety and for the safety and protection of the people we serve,” CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said. “This award recognizes the strides the CHP AOP has made in safety, equipment, and professionalism.”
The CHP works with first responders throughout the state during emergencies and on a daily basis.
CHP helicopters assist in Lake County in rescues as well as search operations. Earlier this year, a CHP helicopter from Redding responded to assist with the search for a man responsible for a hit-and-run, as Lake County News has reported
Participating in joint exercises reduces redundancy and improves relationships and communication with national, state, county, and local emergency responders.
The CHP flight crew receives ongoing training to enhance their professional skills in addition to the law enforcement-related training they receive as sworn peace officers. Air Operations is regarded as a profession within a profession.
In July 2016, the Public Safety Aviation Accreditation Commission accredited the CHP Air Operations Program, which is the largest law enforcement aviation program accredited to date.
The accreditation process allowed a third party to view the CHP’s aviation program and validate the professionalism and exceptional quality of CHP policies, procedures, crews and equipment.
LUCERNE, Calif. – On Thursday the Friends of Marymount California University Lakeside presented the second installment in its fall Distinguished Speaker Series titled, “Grape to Glass: The Past, Present and Future of Agriculture in Lake County” at Marymount California University's Lucerne campus.
The program featured Tracey Hawkins, a founding partner and executive winemaker at Hawk and Horse Vineyards, who discussed biodynamic farming; Christian Ahlmann, Six Sigma Ranch and Winery's vice president of operations; and Paul Zellman, director of education for the Lake County Winegrape Commission and a viticulture instructor at Mendocino College, who gave a history of Lake County winegrapes and the future of local winegrowing.
The final program in the series will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, and will include a presentation by Robert Bath, MS, CHE, professor of wine and beverage studies at the Culinary Institute of America, Napa Valley, and member of the Court of Master Sommeliers, who will feature local sources of food products paired with Lake County wines.
The MCU Lakeside campus is located at 3700 Country Club Drive, Lucerne.
For more information and directions to the campus, call 888-991-5253 and leave a message.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A new group of cats and kittens is waiting for homes at Lake County Animal Care and Control this week.
The cats range from gray tabbies to torbies, with a variety of coat types.
If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets there, hoping you'll choose them.
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”).
Gray tabby
This female gray tabby cat has a short coat and green eyes.
She has not yet been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel No. 4, ID No. 6240.
Domestic short hair kitten
This female domestic short hair kitten has a torbie and white coat, and green eyes.
She already has been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel No. 56a, ID No. 6422.
Domestic short hair kitten
This female domestic short hair kitten has a torbie and white coat, and green eyes.
She already has been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel No. 56b, ID No. 6423.
Domestic long hair mix
This female domestic long hair mix has an all-gray coat, and yellow eyes.
She already has been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel No. 124a, ID No. 6342.
Domestic long hair mix
This male domestic long hair mix has a gray tabby and white coat, and yellow eyes.
Shelter staff said he already has been neutered.
He's in cat room kennel No. 124b, ID No. 6343.
Domestic long hair
This adult female domestic long hair cat has a calico coat, and yellow eyes.
She already has been spayed.
She's in cat room kennel No. 133, ID No. 6268.
Clayton fire cat
This male domestic medium hair cat was injured during the Clayton fire. He was taken into care on Aug. 18 in Lower Lake.
He has a medium-length gray and white coat and gold eyes, and is recovering from injuries suffered during the Clayton fire. He has been neutered.
He's in the Animal Care and Control clinic, ID No. 5856.
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
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Do you like to garden? Are you interested in helping other gardeners in Lake County?
Then consider applying to become a University of California Master Gardener. Master Gardeners are volunteer staff of the University of California who have been trained and certified to extend research-based horticultural information to the public.
The orientation meetings will take place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, and 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Lake County Agricultural Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.
The meetings will provide an overview of the UCCE Master Gardener Program and what is expected of a UC Master Gardener volunteer.
The information will be presented by current UC Master Gardener volunteers and the Master Gardener Program Coordinator Gabriele O’Neill. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period.
Please RSVP to one orientation date by calling 707-263-6838 or by e-mailing
If you are unable to attend, please notify them so they can arrange an alternate date by calling the UCCE office at 707-263-6838 so they can arrange an alternative time for an orientation.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Soroptimist International of Clear Lake will meet on Thursday, Nov. 10.
The group will hold a luncheon business meeting at 11:45 a.m. at Aromas Café at the Woodland Community College's Lake County Campus, 15880 Dam Road Extension in Clearlake.
The cost for lunch is $10 and can be paid at the door.
Agenda items include details on the recent murder mystery theater by Chair Ami Landrum.
Violet Richardson Award Chair Wanda Harris will report on the need for applications from young women ages 14 to 18 who are engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools in order to make the community and world a better place. Projects include volunteer action fighting drugs, crime, violence or helping to clean up the environment.
Chair Kathy Freeborn will report that openings are still available for Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards for Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and need financial assistance to continue their education or receive training.
Deadline for both awards is Nov. 15. Both awards come with cash prizes. Contact Kathy Freeborn at
Soroptimist is an international organization for women who volunteer to work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and in the world.
More than 80,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community based and international projects to benefit women and girls.
The group meets for lunch on the second and fourth Thursdays each month in Clearlake.
Membership is open to anyone with the desire to help women and girls locally, nationally and internationally.
For more information about the luncheon or joining the group contact Membership Chair Wanda Harris at 707-225-5800 or
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Public Services announced that the Historic Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake and the Courthouse Museum in Lakeport will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
The Lower Lake Museum and the Lakeport Museum will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Normal operating hours at the Historic Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.
The Courthouse Museum in Lakeport is normally open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding this subject, please call the Historic Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake at 707-995-3565 or the Historic Courthouse Museum in Lakeport at 707-263-4555. For more information email