LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Following several days of cooler temperatures, the National Weather Service says it’s a hot week ahead for Lake County and much of the rest of California.
The forecast is calling for a mild start to the week before temperatures rise sharply midweek.
The Lake County forecast calls for daytime highs in the high 70s and low 80s on Monday and Tuesday, with nighttime conditions in the high 40s and low 50s. Light winds also are expected.
Beginning on Wednesday, temperatures will jump into the mid-90s in much of the county, while in the south county it’s expected to reach 100 that same day.
All of Lake County is forecast to see daytime temperatures of more than 100 degrees from Thursday through Saturday, with temperatures at night in the low 60s.
Middletown is forecast to have temperatures of 108 degrees on Thursday and Friday, which are expected to be the hottest days of the week.
The National Weather Service said the heat risk is forecast to be moderate with areas of high heat risk for interior Lake County Thursday and Friday. An excessive heat watch for the county could be issued in the coming days.
On Saturday, temperatures are forecast to start to roll back by a few degrees, reaching the high 90s or low 100s. Nighttime conditions will remain in the 60s.
By Sunday, Father’s Day, temperatures across Lake County are forecast to be in the high 90s, the forecast said.
Temperatures should start to trend downward overall after the weekend, according to the long-term forecast.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lakeport City Council will consider the budget for the new fiscal year, and discuss taking action on weed abatement and approving contracts.
To speak on an agenda item, access the meeting remotely here or join by phone by calling toll-free 669-900-9128 or 346-248-7799. The webinar ID is 973 6820 1787, access code is 477973; the audio pin will be shown after joining the webinar. Those phoning in without using the web link will be in “listen mode” only and will not be able to participate or comment.
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Indicate in the email subject line "for public comment" and list the item number of the agenda item that is the topic of the comment. Comments that read to the council will be subject to the three minute time limitation (approximately 350 words). Written comments that are only to be provided to the council and not read at the meeting will be distributed to the council before the meeting.
At the start of the meeting, Faith Hornby of Hope Rising Lake County will offer a presentation and the council will present a proclamation for retiring Lake County Chamber Chief Executive Officer Melissa Fulton.
On Tuesday, Finance Director Nick Walker will present the recommended fiscal year 2021-22 budget for the council’s approval.
The budget document projects expenditures in the new fiscal year of $21,451,201.
Walker also will ask the council to approve the city’s appropriations limit of $14,074,200 for the new fiscal year.
Also on the agenda is a public hearing to approve the proposed resolution to adopt the Safety Element Amendment of the General Plan.
The council also will hold a public hearing and schedule a special meeting on June 29 to consider possible activities and projects for funding under the state Department of Housing and Community Development 2021 notice of funding availability for the Community Development Block Grant.
Public Works Director Doug Grider will ask the council to authorize a professional services agreement totaling $126,523 with Wood Rodgers Inc. for the Forbes Creek Neighborhood and award the $913,765.51 construction contract to Argonaut Constructors for the Waterfront Parking Rehabilitation Project.
Utilities Superintendent Paul Harris will ask the council to support the submission of an application to the State Water Resources Control Board for urgent drinking water needs funding.
Community Development Director Jenni Byers will present a proposed resolution to allow the city’s continued participation in the Lake County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority.
Byers also will take to the council a resolution declaring dry weeds, brush and similar vegetation to constitute a public nuisance and allowing staff to utilize the administrative citations to get weeds abated.
On the consent agenda — items usually accepted as a slate on one vote — are ordinances, minutes of the regular council meeting on June 1; the June 10 warrant register; approval of event application WP2021-002, with staff recommendations, for the 2021 Grillin’ on the Green event; approval of amended event application 2021-017, with staff recommendations, for the Summer Concert Series to be held Fridays in Library Park from July 16 through Aug. 20, 2021, with reserved parking for food vendors; approval of a resolution rescinding Resolution 2772 (2021) and revising the master pay schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; confirm the continuing existence of a local emergency for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; and authorize the cancellation of the regular meeting of July 6, 2021.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Board of Supervisors this week will discuss workplace protocols given new COVID-19 related guidelines and also recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting ID is 943 3700 3889, pass code 125253. The meeting also can be accessed via one tap mobile at +16699006833,,94337003889#,,,,*125253#.
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At 9:06 a.m., the board will present a proclamation designating the month of June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
At 10 a.m., the board will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution amending the master fee schedule for departmental services rendered by the county.
In an untimed item, the board will discuss masking and social distancing requirements given the differing guidance from federal and state agencies and consider the future amendment to the County of Lake COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Worksite Protocol.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Adopt proclamation designating the month of June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
5.2: Approve contract between county of Lake and Lake County Office of Education for Differential Response Family WRAP Services.
5.3: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2 as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve agreement between the county of Lake and BHC Sierra Vista Hospital for acute inpatient psychiatric hospital services and professional services associated with acute inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations for fiscal years 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 in the amount of $30,000.00 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
5.4: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and Crackerjack Cleaning for janitorial services from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, not to exceed $30,000, and authorize the board chair to sign.
5.5: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings May 11, 2021, and May 18, 2021.
5.6: Approve side letter to Lake County Employee Safety Association, to reflect that effective July 1, 2021, the District Attorney’s Office will oversee the welfare fraud investigator class series.
5.7: Approve request to waive 900-hour limit for extra-help library assistant.
5.8: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and SHN Engineers & Geologists Inc. for technical support services for Eastlake Sanitary Landfill 2021 Monitoring and Reporting Program.
5.9: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code 38.1, as this is an annual contract for services that have not increased more than the consumer price index and 38.2 as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve agreement between the county of Lake and A&P Helicopters for fiscal year 2021/22 in the amount of $120,000 and authorize the chairman to sign.
5.10: (a) Waive formal bidding process pursuant to section 2-38.2 of the County Purchasing Policy due to the unique goods and services, (b) approve a two-year lease of 26 automated license plate reader cameras from Flock Group Inc., 1170 Howell Mill Rd NW Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30318 in an amount not to exceed $65,000/year and (c) authorize the chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign the agreement.
5.11: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code 38.1, as this is an annual contract for services that have not increased more than the consumer price index and 38.2 as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve agreement between the county of Lake and Helico Sonoma Helicopters for fiscal year 2021/22 in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the chairman to sign.
5.12: Approve out of state travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, for California Homicide Investigators Conference for two investigators from Aug. 24 to 27.
5.13: Waive 900-hour limit for extra help quagga mussel coordinators and ramp monitors.
5.14: Approve letter of support for the request for grant extension for Agreement No. 4600012946 Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:06 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
6.3, 9:45 a.m.: Presentation of certificates to the participants of the CSAC William “Bill” Chiat Institute for Excellence in County Government.
6.4, 10 a.m.: Public hearing, consideration of a resolution amending the master fee schedule for departmental services rendered by the county.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Discussion/Consideration of masking and social distancing requirements given the differing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the California Department of Public Health and CalOSHA and future amendment to the County of Lake COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Worksite Protocol.
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This female domestic shorthair in cat room kennel No. 1, ID No. LCAC-A-982. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Female domestic shorthair
This female domestic shorthair has a calico coat.
She is estimated to be 4 years old.
She is in cat room kennel No. 1, ID No. LCAC-A-982.
“Cozette” is a female domestic longhair in cat room kennel No. 6, ID No. LCAC-A-969. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. ‘Cozette’
“Cozette” is a female domestic longhair with a brown tabby coat.
She is estimated to be 6 years old.
She is in cat room kennel No. 6, ID No. LCAC-A-969.
This male yellow tabby kitten is in cat room kennel No. 70a, ID No. LCAC-A-986. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Male domestic shorthair kitten
This male yellow tabby kitten has a short coat.
He is in cat room kennel No. 70a, ID No. LCAC-A-986.
This male yellow tabby kitten is in cat room kennel No. 70b, ID No. LCAC-A-987. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Male domestic shorthair kitten
This male yellow tabby kitten has a short coat.
He is in cat room kennel No. 70b, ID No. LCAC-A-987.
This male yellow tabby kitten is in cat room kennel No. 70c, ID No. LCAC-A-988. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Male domestic shorthair kitten
This male yellow tabby kitten has a short coat.
He is in cat room kennel No. 70c, ID No. LCAC-A-988.
This male yellow tabby kitten is in cat room kennel No. 70d, ID No. LCAC-A-989. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Male domestic shorthair kitten
This male yellow tabby kitten has a short coat.
He is in cat room kennel No. 70d, ID No. LCAC-A-989.
This male domestic shorthair is in cat room kennel No. 120, ID No. LCAC-A-874. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control. Male domestic shorthair
This male domestic shorthair has a gray and white coat.
He is 1-year-old and weighs nearly 6 pounds.
He is in cat room kennel No. 120, ID No. LCAC-A-874.
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Leopard lily, Lilium pardalinum ssp. pardalinum. Photos by Kim Riley.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Towering like a beacon along creeks and streams atop stems up to eight foot tall, native Leopard lilies bloom when the days are long and summer is almost here inviting butterflies and hummingbirds to stop and rest for a spell, and the wildflower enthusiast to appreciate.
Preferring damp, shady locations, the Leopard lily — Lilium pardalinum ssp. Pardalinum — is found in forested areas of Lake County blooming in June and July, but only for a few weeks before they fade away.
There are five species of lilium that call Lake County home. The leopard lily and California tiger lily look very similar and have golden orange petals fading to a deep orange and flecked with reddish orange spots and bloom in June and July.
Leopard lilies. Photos by Kim Riley.
The chaparral (or redwood) lily has the longest bloom time, ranging from April through August, with creamy white to darker pink petals flecked with deep fuchsia spots.
Washington lily and purple flowered Washington lily (also known as the Cascade lily), both ranging from a pale to deep lilac and white, are elusive in the wild and mostly found in the northern parts of Lake County in the Mendocino National Forest June through August.
Between the three of us, we only have good photos of the leopard lilies, and are happy to have those as finding them in the wild can be a challenge.
Luckily for the home gardener, leopard and California tiger lilies are widely available commercially, so if you’re lucky enough to see one in the wild, please make sure to let it grow and bloom where it is to feed the native wildlife.
A leopard lily. Photos by Kim Riley. Now that spring is winding down and the wildflower season is waning, we’re going to pause our wildflower column for a while, but we’ll be back blooming again soon!
To see and learn more about these species of Lilium in Lake County, visit CalFlora.
Terre Logsdon is an environmentalist, certified master composter, and advocate for agroecology solutions to farming. An avid fan and protector of California wildflowers, plants, natural resources, and the environment, she seeks collaborative solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. Kim Riley is retired, an avid hiker at Highland Springs, and has lived in Lake County since 1985. After 15 years of trail recovery and maintenance on the Highland Springs trails, she is now focused on native plants, including a native plant and pollinator garden on her property as well as promoting and preserving the beauty of the Highland Springs Recreation Area. Karen Sullivan has operated two nurseries to propagate and cultivate native plants and wildflowers, has lived in Kelseyville for the past 30 years, rides horses far and wide to see as many flowers as possible, and offers native plants and wildflowers for sale to the public. You can check her nursery stock here. They are collaborating on a book, Highland Springs Recreation Area: A Field Guide, which will be published in the future. In the meanwhile, please visit https://www.facebook.com/HighlandSpringsNaturalists and https://www.facebook.com/HighlandSpringsRecreationArea.
NORTH COAST, Calif. — A moderately sized earthquake occurred late Saturday night near Cobb.
The 4.1-magnitude quake was reported at 11:54 p.m. Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A survey map showed the quake was just inside the Sonoma County line near Big Sulphur Creek.
The epicenter was 5.8 miles west of Cobb and 13.8 miles north of Healdsburg, the survey reported
The U.S. Geological Survey received dozens of shake reports from residents of Lake, Napa and Sonoma counties.
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