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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Late last week authorities eradicated nearly 14,000 marijuana plants discovered at an Upper Lake property.
Lake County Sheriff's Lt. Steve Brooks said the plants were eradicated following a search warrant service on Friday.
At 9 a.m. that day the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit served a search warrant on property located in the 2900 block of Valley View Road, Brooks said.
During the service of the search warrant, detectives located and eradicated approximately 13,816 marijuana plants, according to Brooks.
He said detectives reported that it appeared that four subjects were living in the grow area, based on evidence located at the scene. However, they were unable to locate anyone in the marijuana grow at the time they served the search warrant.
During a search of the area, detectives located ammunition, but were unable to locate any firearms, Brooks said.
Detectives said this is the third time in three years they have eradicated marijuana from the same parcel of property. They also said the grow site is associated with a private residence in the area and the investigation is ongoing, Brooks said.
Brooks said the marijuana was located during a routine overflight mission, based on the detectives' report. The service of the search warrant was supported by the California National Guard Counterdrug Team, who assisted with the eradication.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Wednesday, June 15, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will conduct the last in a series of multistate tests of the new “National Periodic Test” Emergency Alerting System, or EAS, event code.
This test will involve more than 3,000 broadcast outlets in nine states from FEMA Regions VIII, IX and X, according to a report from the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Starting at 1:20 p.m. Pacific Time Wednesday – subject to a minute or two of propagation delay through EAS relay networks – broadcasters will sound the usual EAS tones followed by this message text:
“This is a National test of the Emergency Alert System. This is only a test. Broadcast and cable operators in your area have developed this system in voluntary cooperation with FEMA, the FCC and local authorities to keep you informed in the event of an emergency. If this had been an actual emergency an official message would have followed the alert tone. This concludes this National test of the Emergency Alert System.”
The sheriff's office reported that this text was crafted by FEMA to make this event sound as much like a regular required monthly test as possible.
All of this is in preparation for the next full National EAS Test, currently slated for late September. Officials said no action is required either by agencies or by the public.
In prior regional tests FEMA has canceled the broadcast in states where there were ongoing events that might be confused with the test. As such, officials said it is possible the test may not occur as scheduled.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit will be conducting two prescribed burns at Berryessa Knoxville Road at East Side Road in Napa County later this week.
The agency said the prescribed burns will take place on Wednesday, June 15, and Thursday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Prescribed vegetation management burns are carefully planned and must meet strict criteria for ecological benefit, weather parameters, smoke management and fire safety guidelines, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire said that when all conditions are met, trained wildland firefighters conduct the burn, while monitoring the set criteria, fire behavior, and designated fire control lines.
Benefits of low-intensity fire in the natural environment include:
– Cleansing of wildland debris. Excessive dead and down branches, brush, and small trees are burned, converting fuels that are hazards in the summer into rich soil nutrients.
– Controlling invasive species. Invasive species such as medusahead and yellow starthistle can be effectively controlled using prescribed fire, allowing native grass species to recolonize their natural habitat. Native grasses are important food and habitat for a wide range of animals.
– Ecosystem health. Low intensity fire helps eliminate and control diseased plants and trees.
– New growth. Prescribed burning encourages the healthy growth of new plants, especially those that are dependent on fire for renewal or seed dispersion.
– Reduced opportunity for destructive fires. Prescribed burns can decrease the size and frequency of large, uncontrolled destructive wildfires.
For more information about fire safety or prescribed fire and its benefits, visit the Cal Fire Web site
www.fire.ca.gov or call your local Cal Fire facility.
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Horse Council will host its Stay Safe 2016 event on Saturday, June 18.
The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Kelseyville Senior Center, 5245 Third St.
The format this year will include one main speaker at the event.
Dana Shackelton, DVM of the Middletown Animal Hospital will give a talk and presentation on “Lessons learned from the Valley fire.”
The Middletown Animal Hospital was activated by the California Office of Emergency Services State Operations Center and provided relief for animals from the burned areas, organizing and coordinating care for a large number of animals.
During the Valley fire almost every domestic species was treated including cats, dogs, horses, sheep, goats, chicken, cows, pigs and even some rescued koi.
Many surgeries and procedures were performed during that time addressing a huge range of needs and problems.
Dr. Smith and his associate veterinarians, Dr. Holtz and Dr. Shackelton and staff were assisted by many other animal hospitals and vet clinics from surrounding counties including UC Davis.
During the fire they were contacted and responded to hundreds of request to visit people's properties and check on their animals. They also responded to reports and requests from Cal Fire, Pacific Gas and Electric and other public entities within the burn area.
Dr. Shacklton's presentation will give information on how to prepare and pre-defend your space. She also will give helpful information on how to prepare for evacuation, prepare for the worst case scenario and develop means to transporting and confining your animals.
There will be a question and answer period after the presentation.
Water, sodas, and juice will be provided by the Lake County Horse Council.
Visit the council online at www.lakecountyhorsecouncil.com .
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Law Enforcement Division recently certified five new K-9s and their handlers.
These teams completed the extensive law enforcement K-9 training academy over the past few months in Tehama County.
Four of the teams are handlers and dogs that are both new to CDFW's K-9 program, while the fifth team is veteran wildlife officer and handler Brian Boyd and his new K-9 "Champ."
Boyd and his previous and soon to be retired K-9 "Phebe" were both featured extensively on the National Geographic TV show Wild Justice.
"The value of K-9s is greatly recognized in their ability to use scent to locate evidence, especially items that have been intentionally concealed," said CDFW Assistant Chief Christy Wurster who leads the K-9 program. "These dogs can locate evidence in a fraction of the time it would take officers. Our dogs have proven to be a significant deterrent to suspect resistance, reducing assaults on our officers. This alone makes them an immeasurable asset."
All five teams are certified to track and locate people and detect certain odors and evidence. Depending upon their assigned work locations, individual teams are trained to detect numerous items including bear, deer, abalone, invasive quagga mussels and firearms, at a minimum.
Four of the new K-9 teams are also certified to protect officers and apprehend suspects.
The K-9 teams have proven invaluable to CDFW's Law Enforcement Division. Studies show that one well-trained dog can save approximately 800 personnel hours per year, which greatly boosts the wildlife officer's efficiency and effectiveness.
Some estimates place the scenting capabilities of a dog at up to 1 million times greater than a human, which allows them to quickly find concealed evidence and items.
The five new teams include: Warden Aaron Galwey and K-9 "Rango" (Shasta County), Warden Brian Patrick and K-9 "Karma" (Sacramento County), Warden Timothy Bolla and K-9 "Luna" (Yolo County), Warden Nick Buckler and K-9 "Indy" (Lassen County), and Warden Brian Boyd and K-9 "Champ" (Shasta County).
CDFW's K-9 program has functioned in its current capacity consistently since 2008 with 10 working teams in the field.
These five new teams will strengthen the value of the program and assure its viability for years to come.
For more information about CDFW K-9 program please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/Enforcement/K9#30481342-about .
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Finch Gardens will host its monthly organic seed planting workshop on Saturday, June 18.
The workshop will take place beginning at 10 a.m. at 6565 Live Oak Drive,just past the EV Free Church.
This month they will be planting broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Containers, organic seed and soil will be provided.
Participants will take home 12 4-inch starts or three six packs. The cost is $10 per person.
For more information call Helen Finch at 707-279-9400 or visit our www.finchgardens.com .