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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Seven adult cats are waiting for adoption at Lake County Animal Care and Control this week.
The cats come in a range of sizes and coat colors, from orange and gray tabbies to all-black cats.
In addition to spaying or neutering, cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are microchipped before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.
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 here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
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 female domestic short hair mix has a multicolor coat.
She's in cat room kennel No. 32, ID No. 4535.
Male black cat
This handsome fellow has a mostly black coat, with the exception of a little white spot on his chest.
Shelter staff said this guy likes attention, and he's also chatty.
He's in cat room kennel No. 35, ID No. 4325.
Domestic long hair mix
This domestic long hair mix cat has a black coat.
Shelter staff did not report the cat's gender.
It is in cat room No. 87, ID No. 4520.
Orange tabby
This male orange tabby has a short coat.
He's in cat room kennel No. 103, ID No. 4527.
Domestic long hair mix
This female domestic long hair mix cat has a gray tabby coat.
She's in cat room kennel No. 120b, ID No. 4536.
Domestic long hair mix
This male domestic long hair mix cat has a gray tabby coat.
He's in cat room kennel No. 143, ID No. 4537.
Domestic medium hair mix
This male domestic medium hair mix has a black coat with white and tan markings.
He's in cat room kennel No. 147, ID No. 4358.
Adoptable cats also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Cats_and_Kittens.htm or at www.petfinder.com .
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
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake’s medical marijuana cultivation ordinance became effective on Sunday.
The new cultivation ordinance requires a permit through the city in order to legally cultivate marijuana within the city limits.
Permit applications will be available at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive, on Monday, and will be downloadable from the city’s Web site later that day.
Residents have until April 30 to submit the application to city hall in order to legally cultivate medical marijuana.
There also is a $150 registration fee required to help offset the city’s cost to administer the program.
“A committee was formed with a cross section of viewpoints and this ordinance is the result of their input,” said City Manager Greg Folsom. “The penalties for not complying with the ordinance are pretty significant, so we hope to work with the community to permit those who want to cultivate legally and crack down on those who do not.”
“Thanks to the work of the volunteer ad hoc committee that worked on this, I think that we have an excellent new cultivation ordinance that is very workable with our community and complies with state law,” said Mayor Russell Perdock.
For more information regarding the city’s medical marijuana cultivation ordinance, please see the
city’s Web site at www.clearlake.ca.us .
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – After several days of heavy rain, Lake County is forecast to have a mostly clear and sunny week.
On Sunday, the storm conditions caused the National Weather Service to issue another flood watch for all of Lake County that will remain in effect until 9 a.m. Monday.
The 24-hour rainfall totals for Lake County posted by the National Weather Service for the period ending at 1 a.m. Sunday are as follows, in inches: Bartlett Springs – 0.19; Bear Canyon (near Middletown) – 2.55; Cobb – 1.57; High Glade Lookout (above Upper Lake) – 1.79; Indian Valley Reservoir – 0.17; Kelseyville – 1.07; Lakeport – 0.98; Middletown – 1.34; Upper Lake – 1.0; and Whispering Pines – 2.72.
Looking ahead, the National Weather Service reported that the storm systems are clearing and the storm track is moving to the north, allowing Northern California a chance to dry out over the next several days.
Light winds and clearing conditions are anticipated this week in Lake County, with daytime highs in the mid 70s and nighttime lows in the low 40s.
Thanks to the weekend storms, Clear Lake is expected to hit the “full” mark of 7.56 feet Rumsey on Monday.
At around 1 a.m. Monday, the lake's depth was at 7.42 feet Rumsey, according to the US Geological Survey.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – More storms from the Pacific are set to move over Northern California on Sunday and Monday, bringing rain and wind, and snow in higher elevations.
The National Weather Service said the storms are expected to bring up to another inch of rain to Lake County on Sunday, but conditions are forecast to clear on Monday and remain that way through this week.
A winter storm message for snow in the higher elevations is in effect until 7 a.m. Sunday, with much of the county also remaining under a flood watch 6 p.m. Sunday.
Saturday saw more heavy rainfall across Lake County, with the National Weather Service reporting the following totals in inches as of 2 a.m. Sunday: Bear Canyon at Middletown – 2.47; Cobb – 1.63; Kelseyville – 1.32; Lakeport – 0.98; Lower Lake – 0.14; Middletown – 0.80; Upper Lake – 0.50; Whispering Pines – 2.16.
The rain continued to improve Clear Lake's conditions.
Early Sunday, Clear Lake's level had risen to 7.13 feet Rumsey, just short of the full mark at 7.56 feet Rumsey.
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“Listen to the voice of nature, for it holds treasures for you.” – Huron proverb
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The once prolific tule elk population of Lake County made a massive decline in numbers in the late 1800s.
This decline occurred throughout the tule elk's range, not only in Lake County, but in other California locals.
It is believed that there were once more than 500,000 tule elk throughout the California landscape.
These magnificent creatures were nearly extinct due to the hunting and poaching practices of Americans of European descent of yesteryear.
Hunting was banned by 1873 by the State Legislature, however, it was already too late. Or so it was believed.
In 1874 a game warden, A.C. Tibbett happened upon a breeding pair of tule elk on cattle rancher Henry Miller's land in the San Joaquin Valley, thereby producing evidence that the elk had not been completely decimated.
In the 1970s there were conservation measures for the tule elk put into place to protect these stately animals. Now, elk numbers are estimated at about 4,300 with 22 separate populations.
Tule elk, or Cervus canadensis nannodes, are native to California, ranging from the Central Valley to the coast.
The moniker originates from the reed on which it feeds – tule reed.
Tule elk can weigh between 350 and 500 pounds, with the bull (male) weighing in the heavier range.
Standing at around 5 feet high at the shoulder, the males can possess an awesome set of antlers which can weigh 40 pounds.
Tule elk can often be spotted near the Cache Creek Basin Recreational Area, east of Clear Lake on Highway 20.
These magnificent creatures are breathtaking to view. For safety's sake, pull off the highway and take out your binoculars to watch them feed.
While quietly observing, be sure to mind private property signs, and do not get between a mother, or cow, and her calf.
Kathleen Scavone, M.A., is an educator, potter, writer and author of “Anderson Marsh State Historic Park: A Walking History, Prehistory, Flora, and Fauna Tour of a California State Park” and “Native Americans of Lake County.” She also writes for NASA and JPL as one of their “Solar System Ambassadors.” She was selected “Lake County Teacher of the Year, 1998-99” by the Lake County Office of Education, and chosen as one of 10 state finalists the same year by the California Department of Education.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control this week has a large selection of big dogs – predominantly from the working breeds – ready for new homes.
This week's dogs include mixes of border collie, boxer, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, terrier and pit bull.
Dogs that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed, microchipped and, if old enough, given a rabies shot and county license before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.
If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets hoping you'll choose them.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
The following dogs at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (additional dogs on the animal control Web site not listed are still “on hold”).
'Joe'
“Joe” is an older male Labrador Retriever.
He's got a short coat chocolate-colored coat.
He's in kennel No. 2, ID No. 4518.
Pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix has a short black coat with white markings.
Shelter staff said he is very sweet and submission, and is great with other dogs both male and female. Very sweet and submissive. Because he is very undersocialized it's suggested that he go home with an experienced owner.
He's in kennel No.4, ID No. 4511.
Female boxer mix
This female boxer mix has a short gray coat with white markings.
She's in kennel No. 5, ID No. 4551.
'Momma-Doo'
“Momma-Doo” is a female pit bull terrier mix.
She has a short brown coat with white markings, and a winning grin.
She's in kennel No. 6, ID No. 4552.
Male pit bull terrier mix
This young male pit bull terrier mix has a short black coat with white markings.
He's energetic and loves to play.
He's in kennel No. 18, ID No. 4491.
Male pit bull terrier mix
This male pit bull terrier mix has a short gray and white coat.
He is energetic and likes to play.
Shelter staff said he is good with dogs his same size, and would do best in a home with no cats or small dogs. He loves people.
He's in kennel No. 21, ID No. 4432.
'Buddy'
“Buddy” is a handsome male shepherd-pit bull terrier mix with a short tricolor coat.
Shelter staff said he would do great in a home without livestock.
He's in kennel No. 22, ID No. 4487.
Male German Shepherd
This handsome male German Shepherd has a short tan and black coat.
Shelter staff said he is good with other larger dogs, male or female, and would do best in a home with no small dogs or cats and children above age 5.
He's friendly and likes to play.
He's in kennel No. 23, ID No. 4514.
Male shepherd mix
This male shepherd mix has a short light brown coat.
He's in kennel No. 24, ID No. 4525.
'Jasper'
“Jasper” is a handsome male border collie mix.
He has a white coat with black markings and eyes of different colors – one blue, one brown.
Shelter staff said he is very well-mannered, and loves other dogs, male and female.
He's reported to be good with older children.
He's in kennel No. 25, ID No. 4434.
Labrador Retriever-spaniel mix
This young male Labrador Retriever-spaniel mix has a black coat with white markings.
Shelter staff said he is a fun, playful boy who is great with other dogs, male and female.
He needs basic training and will make a great family pet.
He's in kennel No. 26, ID No. 4541.
Labrador Retriever puppy
This male Labrador Retriever mix puppy has a short black coat with white markings.
He's in kennel No. 28, ID No. 4423.
Female pit bull mix
This female pit bull mix has a short brown brindle coat with white markings.
She loves cuddles and attention, and does very cute play bows, enjoys playing and is great with other dogs, but would do best in a home without cats.
She's in kennel No. 29, ID No. 4337.
Labrador Retriever-pit bull mix
This female Labrador Retriever-pit bull mix has a short black coat with white markings.
Shelter staff said she's an adorable girl is who is very sweet, great with other dogs – male and female – and very submissive.
She's in kennel No. 31, ID No. 4486.
Male Labrador Retriever
This male Labrador Retriever has a short yellow coat.
Shelter staff said he appeared to be suffering from some deafness.
He is very friendly and gets along with other dogs.
He's in kennel No. 32, ID No. 4545.
'Tank'
“Tank” is a male border collie mix, according to shelter staff.
He has a short black coat.
Shelter staff said he's great with other submissive dogs.
He's in kennel No. 33, ID No. 4497.
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