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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Firefighters are continuing to gain ground on a wildland fire that began burning near Upper Lake on Wednesday afternoon.
The Elk fire was first reported just before 3 p.m. Wednesday on Elk Mountain Road.
In an early Thursday afternoon update, Cal Fire Division Chief Mike Wilson told Lake County News that the fire has grown to 670 acres, with 25-percent containment.
That increase in the size, said Wilson, is mostly a matter of more accurate mapping.
“The fire growth since last night has been minimal,” Wilson said.
Wilson said Cal Fire and the United States Forest Service continue to share unified command of the incident.
More resources have been assigned to the fire, with 270 personnel, 21 engines, nine fire crews, seven bulldozers, four helicopters and three water tenders working the incident on Thursday, Wilson said.
“This afternoon, barring any real issue with the winds, it's looking pretty good,” said Wilson, adding that there is still some open line on the northeast of the fire.
Residents on White Rock Canyon Road had been placed under a mandatory evacuation order on Wednesday, which was lifted later that night. Wilson said all of those residents have been allowed to return to their homes.
Shortly after 1:30 p.m., Wilson said road closures in the area had been lifted.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The annual Lake County Fair gets under way on Thursday evening with the annual fair parade and the debut of donkey baseball.
The event runs from Thursday, Sept. 3, through Sunday, Sept. 6.
On Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m., the parade starts at Natural High in Lakeport, and travels south on Main Street, and ends at the main gate to the fairgrounds, where Grand Marshal Grant Lindeblad will cut the ribbon and declare the Lake County Fair open for another year at 6 p.m.
At 7:30 p.m., teams of first responders will square off in the inaugural donkey baseball game at the main grandstands.
Lake County Fair is one of Lake County's favorite summertime events, and is enjoyed by nearly 40,000 people each year.
The fair features a variety of entertainment, food, exhibits, a carnival and livestock shows.
Regular admission prices for the 2015 Lake County Fair are $10 for a regular ticket, $6 for a senior over age 60 and $6 for children ages 6 through 11.
Children under 6 years old are admitted free every day. Children through age 11 are admitted for $3 only on Thursday for “Kid's Day.”
More detailed information can be found at www.lakecountyfair.com .
The full schedule follows.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3
Special attractions
– Kid's Day, Children 11 and under – $3 admission
– MindWorks! Interactive STEM-based display in the Alexander Building.
– Draft horse wagon rides, climbing wall, zip line and mechanical bull all at the Donley Barn.
– The Clothing and Textile display is open in the Theatre Building.
– Family Fun Area in Fiesta Park. A great place for Mom and Dad to relax with youngsters.
– Mickey the Clown, strolling balloon sculptor Fill-up, Traveling Game Show and magician Ken Garr can be found performing throughout the grounds, plus much, much more.
Schedule
8 a.m.: Junior Rabbit and Cavy Show, Junior Swine Show, Baldwin Pavilion
1 p.m.: Junior Sheep Show, Baldwin Pavilion
3 p.m.: Junior Meat Goat Show, Baldwin Pavilion
5:30 p.m.: Parade begins on Main Street
6 p.m.: Opening ceremonies, main gate
6:30 p.m.: Michael Barrish Country, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
6:30 p.m.: Blue Ribbon Dinner, Academy Park
7:30 p.m.: Donkey baseball, police versus fire, main grandstands, sponsored By St. Helena Hospital, Clear Lake
7 p.m.: LC Diamonds, Vintage Rock, Rockabilly, Blues and surf, Lake County News Stage
7-9 p.m.: Maker demonstration: Beading with Amy Patton, Lewis Hall
8 p.m.: Clear Lake Clikkers, Lake County News Stage
9 p.m.: LC Diamonds, Vintage Rock, Rockabilly, Blues and surf, Lake County News Stage
10 p.m.: Buildings close
11 p.m.: Fair closes
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4
Special attractions
– MindWorks! Interactive STEM-based display in the Alexander Building.
– Draft horse wagon rides, climbing wall, zip line and mechanical bull all at the Donley Barn.
– The Clothing and Textile display is open in the Theatre Building.
– Family Fun Area in Fiesta Park. A great place for Mom and Dad to relax with youngsters.
– Mickey the Clown, strolling balloon sculptor Fill-up, Traveling Game Show and magician Ken Garr can be found performing throughout the grounds, plus much, much more.
Schedule
8 a.m.: Junior Poultry and Turkey Show, Baldwin Pavilion
8 a.m.: Open Dairy Goat Show, Alexander Barn Arena
9 a.m. Junior Beef and Dairy Cattle Show, Baldwin Pavilion
9-11 a.m.: School tours fairgrounds
Noon: Junior Goat Show, Baldwin Pavilion
4 p.m.: Gates open
4:30 p.m.: Invoice Harmony, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
5 p.m.: Beatz Werkin' Rock, Lake County News Stage
5 p.m.: Chance the Magician, Family Fun Area
6 p.m.: Walk-on contest: Marigold celebration judging. Walk your entry in before 5 p.m. and join the competition at Academy Park.
6:30 p.m.: DeezGuise, folk and folk rock, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
7:30 p.m.: MendoLake Mudd Bogg Nationals, sponsored by Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino, main grandstands
7:30 p.m.: Maker demonstration: Free motion quilting with Kerry Hershey, Clothing and Textile Building
8 p.m.: Beatz Werkin', rock, Lake County News Stage
8:30 p.m.: DeezGuise, folk and folk rock, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
10 p.m.: Buildings close
11 p.m.: Fair closes
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5
Special attractions
– MindWorks! Interactive STEM-based display in the Alexander Building.
– Draft horse wagon rides, climbing wall, zip line and mechanical bull all at the Donley Barn.
– The Clothing and Textile display is open in the Theatre Building.
– Family Fun Area in Fiesta Park. A great place for Mom and Dad to relax with youngsters.
– Mickey the Clown, strolling balloon sculptor Fill-up, Traveling Game Show and magician Ken Garr can be found performing throughout the grounds, plus much, much more.
Schedule
10:30 a.m.: Junior Livestock buyers registration and luncheon, Baldwin Pavilion
11 a.m.: Gates open
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Pete the Cat story and appearance, read by Lake County Library, Family Fun Area
7:30 p.m.: Maker demonstration: Free motion quilting with Kerry Hershey, Clothing and Textile Building
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Walk-on contest: Pear pie. Walk in your entry and join the competition.
11:30 a.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
Noon: The Fargo Brothers, blues, rocks and Americana, Lake County News Stage
1 p.m.: Junior Livestock Auction, Baldwin Pavilion
1-3 p.m.: Free art activity, Children's Museum of Art & Science, Family Fun Area
1:30 p.m.: Groovy Judy, funk-rock, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
2 p.m.: The Fargo Brothers, blues, rocks and Americana, Lake County News Stage
2-4 p.m.: Maker demonstration: Weaving with Sheila O'Hara, Clothing and Textile Building
3 p.m.: Groovy Judy, funk-rock, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
3 -5 p.m.: Maker demonstration: Zentangle, creative doodling with Jan Cook, Fritch Hall
4 p.m.: The Fargo Brothers, blues, rocks and Americana, Lake County News Stage
4 p.m.: Walk-on contest, knucklebones, Flower Hall
4:30 p.m.: Chance the Magician, Family Fun Area
5 p.m.: Groovy Judy, funk-rock, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
5 p.m.: Maker demonstration: Custom leather by Don McCown, Lewis Hall
6-7:30 p.m.: Maker demonstration: Cupcake decorating, Two Chick's Tasty Treats, Lewis Hall
6:30 p.m.: Amateur talent contest, Lake County News Stage
7 p.m.: Groovy Judy, funk-rock, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
7:30 p.m.: Flat track motorcycle and TT races, sponsored by Twin Pine Casino & Hotel, main grandstands
8 p.m.: Twice as Good, blues, Lake County News Stage
9 p.m.: DeezGuise band, folk and folk rock, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
10 p.m.: Buildings close
11 p.m.: Fair closes
SUNDAY, SEPT. 6
Special attractions
– Fiesta Latina Day! Sponsored by Lake County Tribal Health Consortium
Schedule
11 a.m.: Gates open
11:30 a.m.: Michael Barrish, singer-songwriter, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
11:30 a.m.: Maker demonstration: Free motion quilting with Kerry Hershey, Clothing and Textile Building
Noon: Hip Replacements, blues, rock, R&B, Lake County News Stage
1-3 p.m.: Free art activity, Children's Museum of Art & Science, Family Fun Area
1:30 p.m.: Michael Barrish, singer-songwriter, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
2 p.m.: Hip Replacements, blues, rock, R&B, Lake County News Stage
2-3 p.m.: Pete the Cat story and appearance, read by Lake County Library, Family Fun Area
2-3:30 p.m.: Maker demonstration: Cupcake decorating, Two Chick's Tasty Treats, Lewis Hall
2:30 p.m.: Walk-on contest, celebrate the cookie, Lewis Hall
3 p.m.: Fiesta Latina and Lake County's Irma Lopez, Lake County News Stage
3 p.m.: Konocti Klogging Kids, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
4 p.m.: 4-H and FFA award ceremony, Baldwin Pavilion
4 p.m.: Walk-on contest: Old-fashioned clothes pin drop, Flower Hall
5 p.m.: Travis Rinker, acoustic guitar, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
5 p.m.: Maker demonstration: Custom leather by Don McCown, Lewis Hall
5 p.m.: Nuevos Abentureros, Lake County News Stage
7:30 p.m.: Bomber Challenge Series Finale, Lakeport/Ukiah & Boat Races, sponsored by Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Lakeport Disposal, main grandstands
7 p.m.: Sami Jo, country, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
8 p.m.: Banda Sangre Azteca, Lake County News Stage
9 p.m.: Sami Jo, country, Mediacom Gazebo Stage
10 p.m.: Buildings close
11 p.m.: Fair closes
See you in 2016. “Party with the Animals” at the Lake County Fair.
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Chapter of the California Dressage Society will present “Dancing Horses: A Dressage Festival” on Saturday, Sept. 12.
The free event will be held beginning at 11 a.m. at Highland Springs Equestrian Center, 8900 Wight Way in Kelseyville.
Enjoy the presentation of horses and riders performing dressage to music.
There will be eight horses of different breeds showing off their Dressage skills in all levels in either a single performance or in a "Pas de Deux," two horses and riders doing a routine together.
Horses range from rescue projects to high level Warmbloods and everything in between including Max, a handsome Friesian.
There will wine tasting from local Lake County wines to taste and the Lake County 4-H Leadership Group will provide the barbecue with chicken, tri-tip and all the fixings.
The Lake County Chapter of the California Dressage Society will be holding a silent auction at the event with many items to bid on, including a wine tour for four with Frontier Wine Tours, an oil change or other service from Performance European in Lakeport, metal sculpture from Tom Macomber, specialty baskets, riding lessons and much more.
Bring your family and friends for a fun afternoon of music, wine, food and dancing horses.
For more information call 415-350-1540.
UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff's Office said late Wednesday night that a mandatory evacuation order issued due to the Elk fire near Upper Lake has been lifted.
Lt. Steve Brooks said the mandatory order had pertained to residents on White Rock Canyon Road.
Those who live near White Rock Canyon Road are still under an advisory evacuation and should be prepared to evacuate, Brooks said.
Residents are reminded to gather their medications, important papers and pets, due to the possibility of evacuating the area for an unknown length of time.
The evacuation staging area that was set up at the Upper Lake County Park has been closed, Brooks said.
If anyone who has been evacuated needs shelter during the night, they are advised to call the Red Cross at 1-866-272-2237.
Elk Mountain Road at Rancheria Road remained closed on Wednesday night to everyone except residents, Brooks said. The road closure will be reevaluated Thursday morning.
UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Elk fire near Upper Lake grew by hundreds more acres on Wednesday night, officials reported.
The fire was first reported just before 3 p.m. on Elk Mountain Road near Upper Lake.
By Wednesday night, the fire had grown to 450 acres, with containment at 20 percent, according to Cal Fire, which shares unified command on the incident with the United States Forest Service.
Cal Fire said firefighters are continuing to aggressively battle the blaze.
Resources assigned on Wednesday night include 202 firefighters, two overhead/command personnel, 16 fire engines, six fire crews, six bulldozers and three water tenders, Cal Fire said.
On Wednesday afternoon the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Cal Fire ordered mandatory evacuations for all residents on White Rock Canyon Road, with that order remaining in effect on Wednesday night, the sheriff's office said.
The sheriff's office said people who live near White Rock Canyon Road also remain under an advisory evacuation order and should be prepared to evacuate.
Residents are reminded to gather their medications, important papers and pets due to the possibility of evacuating the area for an unknown length of time.
The fire is burning in an easterly direction away from residences, the sheriff's office reported.
County officials set up an evacuation staging area at Upper Lake County Park at 575 E. Highway 20, but due to lack of usage by the evacuees and on the advice of the sheriff's office, the Lake County Department of Social Services closed the staging area.
If anyone who has been evacuated needs shelter during the night, they are advised to call the Red Cross at 1-866-272-2237 and advise that they are under mandatory evacuation from the Elk Fire.
Elk Mountain Road at Rancheria Road remains closed on Wednesday night to everyone except residents, the sheriff's office said.
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Firefighters are continuing their effort to contain a wildland fire burning near Upper Lake.
As of 5 p.m., the Elk fire had burned 100 acres in grass, oak woodland and brush, with no containment, according to Cal Fire.
The fire was first reported just before 3 p.m. Wednesday at 12536 Elk Mountain Road, officials reported.
Initial reports from the scene said a structure had been involved in the fire, but Cal Fire's report said no structures have been destroyed or damaged so far.
Cal Fire and the United States Forest Service are in unified command of the incident. Other cooperating agencies include Northshore Fire, the Lake County Sheriff's Office and the California Highway Patrol.
The Wednesday evening report said firefighters and aerial resources are aggressively fighting the fire, with additional firefighting resources requested and responding.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office and Cal Fire ordered mandatory evacuations for all residents on White Rock Canyon Road, and issued advisory evacuations for residents near the area.
A county road crew also has implemented a hard closure of Elk Mountain Road at Rancheria Road, with the road only open to residents, officials said.
Resources assigned to the fire as of early Wednesday evening included 202 firefighters and two overhead/command personnel, 16 engines, six fire crews, six bulldozers, four air tankers, three water tenders and two helicopters, Cal Fire said.
The fire was originally reported as being caused by a lawn mower, however Cal Fire said the cause remains under investigation.
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