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LOWER LAKE, Calif. – While firefighters continue to progress toward fully containing the Clayton fire, Pacific Gas and Electric said it's still engaged in the process of restoring power to community members who live in the fire area.
 
Early Wednesday, PG&E reported that approximately 622 customers in the fire area remained without power.

Company spokesman Denny Boyles said many of those customers continued experiencing an outage because Cal Fire has asked the company to de-energize lines for firefighters' safety.

Boyles said PG&E completed its damage assessment in the fire area on Tuesday.

“The damage to our equipment is less than we expected,” he said. “We are working safely and as quickly as possible to make repairs.”

Overall, PG&E assessed 772 poles, finding that 77 of them needed to be replaced. So far, PG&E crews have replaced four of those damaged poles, Boyles said.

Boyles said the company also determined that 69 spans of wire need to be replaced.

He said PG&E expects to restore power to all customers who can be restored by this weekend.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville Business Association's “Kickin' in the Country” street dance on Thursday, Aug. 18, will provide an opportunity for community members to help Clayton fire victims.

The dance will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. in downtown Kelseyville, featuring the Hip Replacements.

Organizers said Mendo Lake Credit Union and North Coast Opportunities will be on hand to take donations for the fire victims.

The organizations have partnered to reactivate the NCO/MLCU Wildlife Relief Fund. More information can be found at www.ncoinc.org .

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BID
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 16-13

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Community Development Department of the County of Lake, State of California, will request bids for tree trimming, weed and brush abatement for Clearlake Riviera, Riviera West and Riviera Heights areas of Lake County.

Bids opened August 15, 2016, and will close September 14, 2016, at 1:30 P.M. There will not be a pre-bid meeting.

Bid packets may be picked up at 255 N. Forbes St, Lakeport, CA 95453.

Scope of work:

– Provide services to preform tree trimming, weed and brush abatement.
– Work to be completed on 38 properties, in three different map areas.
– Abate weeds and brush to the standard set forth in the bid document. Remove all dead vegetation to make properties fire safe.


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Robert Massarelli, Director


By: ______________________________________
Jeri Driver, Code Enforcement Technician I

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Anthem Blue Cross on Tuesday announced temporary revised medical and pharmacy guidelines to help members living in Lake and San Luis Obispo counties who are directly impacted by the Clayton and Chimney wildfires.
 
The revised guidelines will help Anthem Blue Cross members who are impacted by the wildfires access needed medical care and prescription drugs.

Members affected and in need of medical attention should seek medical assistance wherever it is available and have their medications refilled at any pharmacy.

In addition, impacted members in Lake and San Luis Obispo counties seeking emergency and urgent services will have access to out-of-network providers at in-network benefit levels when in-network providers are unavailable due to wildfires.
 
For impacted members, Anthem Blue Cross is:
 
· Allowing members to get emergency or urgent care services from doctors and hospitals, even if they are not in their plan network – and claims will be paid at in-network coverage levels.

· Relaxing time limits for prior authorization, pre-certification or referral requirements — there will be no late penalties.

· Suspending early refill limits for prescriptions and permitting members to have their prescriptions refilled at any pharmacy. Also, members who utilize mail-order pharmacy benefits can update address information by calling the number on the back of their membership card.

· Allowing replacement of medical equipment or supplies.

· Extending filing deadlines for claims.
                                               
These adjusted medical and pharmacy guidelines are effective immediately and will remain in effect through Aug. 22, 2016 (unless extended).

With the exception of emergency or urgent care or refilling lost or damaged drugs, members who are impacted by the wildfires must call the number on the back of their membership card to request any of the above adjustments be made to their benefits.
 
These adjusted medical and pharmacy guidelines do not apply to Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage and Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Members of those plans have specific guidelines.
 
For additional questions, members should call the phone number on the back of their membership card. Also, members are encouraged to access benefits information through the Anthem Blue Cross mobile application.

Finally, LiveHealth Online is a convenient way to have live video conversations with doctors and is available to anyone who needs non-emergency medical care when their own doctor is not available. Services can be accessed by logging on to www.livehealthonline.com or using a free LiveHealth Online app that can be downloaded on an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Enjoy the “Best Breakfast in Lake County” in Clearlake on Sunday, Aug. 21.

On the third Sunday of each month, the Clear Lake/Callayomi Masonic Lodge No. 183, Free and Accepted Masons, serves a full, sit-down breakfast at the Masonic Center located at 7100 South Center Drive. 

Choose your breakfast from a large menu including, eggs (any style), omelets, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, hot cakes, breakfast meat, toast, juice and coffee.

Breakfast is served from 8 to 11 a.m.

The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12 and children under age 6 eat for free and are served a special “kids” breakfast.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Public Services Department announced that the Eastlake Landfill will reopen  to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

The county had closed the facility on Monday.

Business hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days a week except for county holidays.

If you have any questions regarding this subject or any of the solid waste issues in Lake County, please call 707-262-1618.