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Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a new campaign – “Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In” – urging Californians to help combat social isolation and food insecurity among Californians who are over the age of 65, a community that is uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19.
During California’s stay at home order, older Californians may need friends and neighbors to help them obtain basic necessities like groceries and prescriptions.
“The most important way for older Californians to stay safe is to stay at home,” said Gov. Newsom. “No older Californian should be forced to go outside to get groceries or their medication. It’s on all of us across the state to check in on the older adults in our lives – our friends, family and neighbors – to help them during this outbreak. Each and every one of us must reach out in a safe way to make sure our older neighbors have someone to talk to and have enough food to eat during these difficult times.”
The campaign urges all Californians to check in on their older neighbors with a call, text or physically-distanced door knock to make sure they’re ok. In addition, the state is urging local non-profits and faith-based organizations to call to check in on all of the older Californians in their networks.
The governor also announced the creation of a statewide hotline – 833-544-2374 – in coordination with the non-profit local 2-1-1 systems, so that Californians have a one-stop shop to answer their questions and get assistance during this crisis. For example, the 2-1-1 system is able to help older Californians access grocery and medication delivery while staying at home.
The state, in partnership with AARP, will also send a mailer to older residents, 65 and older, with useful resources and information to help adapt to the stay at home order.
“Social isolation can be difficult for older Californians even in the best of times,” said Kim McCoy Wade, director of the California Department of Aging. “We have to help aging Californians feel connected – and we must ensure we all have access to any needed services right now. This work will save lives.”
The campaign builds on existing efforts by California Volunteers and Community Emergency Response Teams to help older Californians and those who need food assistance.
California Volunteers has launched their Neighbor-to-Neighbor campaign, which calls on neighbors to be the first line of support for California’s most vulnerable residents who have been advised to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Neighbor-to-Neighbor campaign is focused on older adults and promotes ways to safely check on your neighbors, family and friends.
To make the most vulnerable Californians more resilient to disasters, Listos California has pivoted to helping these communities stay safe during the pandemic. Leading the charge statewide are Community Emergency Response Teams comprised of volunteers with at least 20 hours of FEMA preparedness training.
These teams are conducting welfare checks on seniors, as well as distributing essential food and supplies in Sacramento, San Diego, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Napa counties to help them through the pandemic.
Listos California has also partnered with trusted community-based organizations across the state and programs like Meals on Wheels and other local senior-serving non-profits to deliver services and preparedness resources.
During California’s stay at home order, older Californians may need friends and neighbors to help them obtain basic necessities like groceries and prescriptions.
“The most important way for older Californians to stay safe is to stay at home,” said Gov. Newsom. “No older Californian should be forced to go outside to get groceries or their medication. It’s on all of us across the state to check in on the older adults in our lives – our friends, family and neighbors – to help them during this outbreak. Each and every one of us must reach out in a safe way to make sure our older neighbors have someone to talk to and have enough food to eat during these difficult times.”
The campaign urges all Californians to check in on their older neighbors with a call, text or physically-distanced door knock to make sure they’re ok. In addition, the state is urging local non-profits and faith-based organizations to call to check in on all of the older Californians in their networks.
The governor also announced the creation of a statewide hotline – 833-544-2374 – in coordination with the non-profit local 2-1-1 systems, so that Californians have a one-stop shop to answer their questions and get assistance during this crisis. For example, the 2-1-1 system is able to help older Californians access grocery and medication delivery while staying at home.
The state, in partnership with AARP, will also send a mailer to older residents, 65 and older, with useful resources and information to help adapt to the stay at home order.
“Social isolation can be difficult for older Californians even in the best of times,” said Kim McCoy Wade, director of the California Department of Aging. “We have to help aging Californians feel connected – and we must ensure we all have access to any needed services right now. This work will save lives.”
The campaign builds on existing efforts by California Volunteers and Community Emergency Response Teams to help older Californians and those who need food assistance.
California Volunteers has launched their Neighbor-to-Neighbor campaign, which calls on neighbors to be the first line of support for California’s most vulnerable residents who have been advised to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Neighbor-to-Neighbor campaign is focused on older adults and promotes ways to safely check on your neighbors, family and friends.
To make the most vulnerable Californians more resilient to disasters, Listos California has pivoted to helping these communities stay safe during the pandemic. Leading the charge statewide are Community Emergency Response Teams comprised of volunteers with at least 20 hours of FEMA preparedness training.
These teams are conducting welfare checks on seniors, as well as distributing essential food and supplies in Sacramento, San Diego, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Napa counties to help them through the pandemic.
Listos California has also partnered with trusted community-based organizations across the state and programs like Meals on Wheels and other local senior-serving non-profits to deliver services and preparedness resources.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Napa County Public Health has reported the first confirmed death of a Napa County resident due to COVID-19.
The death occurred on Tuesday, officials said.
The adult patient was being treated at a hospital. Pending notification of immediate family and due to confidentiality laws, no other information is being released at this time, public health officials said.
“Our hearts go out to the patient’s family, and friends during this difficult time,” said Dr. Karen Relucio, Napa County Public Health officer. “More than ever, it is crucial that we practice physical distancing, and if we are sick, even with mild illness, make every effort to self-isolate from others and follow the shelter at home order.”
Napa County has so far confirmed 15 COVID-19 cases.
On Tuesday, Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace told the Board of Supervisors that no positive cases of COVID-19 have so far been confirmed in Lake County.
Lake’s other neighboring counties also are reporting new cases.
As of the latest information, Colusa has one, Glenn has two, Mendocino has four, Sonoma has 78 cases and one death, and Yolo has 24 cases and one death, according to those counties’ respective health departments.
The death occurred on Tuesday, officials said.
The adult patient was being treated at a hospital. Pending notification of immediate family and due to confidentiality laws, no other information is being released at this time, public health officials said.
“Our hearts go out to the patient’s family, and friends during this difficult time,” said Dr. Karen Relucio, Napa County Public Health officer. “More than ever, it is crucial that we practice physical distancing, and if we are sick, even with mild illness, make every effort to self-isolate from others and follow the shelter at home order.”
Napa County has so far confirmed 15 COVID-19 cases.
On Tuesday, Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace told the Board of Supervisors that no positive cases of COVID-19 have so far been confirmed in Lake County.
Lake’s other neighboring counties also are reporting new cases.
As of the latest information, Colusa has one, Glenn has two, Mendocino has four, Sonoma has 78 cases and one death, and Yolo has 24 cases and one death, according to those counties’ respective health departments.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The National Weather Service is predicting colder temperatures, fog and chances of rain over the coming week.
The agency issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lake and Mendocino counties from Tuesday through Sunday.
The National Weather Service said another round of showers is expected on Tuesday. Dry and chilly weather is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday mornings with another chance for
rain Friday.
Tuesday is forecast to be sunny and clear, with light winds. Patchy fog is expected to settle in on Tuesday and Tuesday night, continuing through Wednesday morning.
Conditions are forecast to be clear from Wednesday night through Friday, with chances of rain from Friday night through Monday.
Daytime temperatures over the coming week are expected to range from the mid 50s to low 60s, and nighttime conditions will drop into the low 40s.
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The agency issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lake and Mendocino counties from Tuesday through Sunday.
The National Weather Service said another round of showers is expected on Tuesday. Dry and chilly weather is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday mornings with another chance for
rain Friday.
Tuesday is forecast to be sunny and clear, with light winds. Patchy fog is expected to settle in on Tuesday and Tuesday night, continuing through Wednesday morning.
Conditions are forecast to be clear from Wednesday night through Friday, with chances of rain from Friday night through Monday.
Daytime temperatures over the coming week are expected to range from the mid 50s to low 60s, and nighttime conditions will drop into the low 40s.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Police have arrested a Clearlake man who they say was responsible for two armed robberies earlier this month.
Robert Jay Shurtliff, 25, was taken into custody on Saturday afternoon, according to the Clearlake Police Department.
The department said that on March 17 its officers responded to investigate two separate reports of armed robberies at J&L Market, located at 6673 Old Highway 53, and the Valero Gas Station, located at 15413 Lakeshore Drive. During the robberies, money and merchandise were taken.
Police said the initial leads from video surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts indicated the suspect was a male subject who wore a mask, hat and hooded sweatshirt and used a handgun during the commission of each robbery.
Detectives, with the help of patrol officers and the community service officer, distributed fliers of the suspect around the city in attempts to identify him and to make local businesses aware of the recent crimes, police said.
Investigative leads were developed from tips received from the fliers and police said the suspect was identified as Shurtliff.
On Saturday, a patrol officer spotted Shurtliff driving a vehicle, so they conducted a stop on the vehicle on Old Highway 53 at Konocti View. Police said Shurtliff was arrested and ultimately confessed to the robberies.
Shurtliff was booked into the Lake County Jail on probable cause for two counts of armed robbery, two counts of brandishing a weapon and one count of possessing a controlled substance, police said.
Shurtliff, whose booking sheet lists his occupation as laborer, is being held on $500,000 bail, according to jail records.
The Clearlake Police Department arrested Shurtliff last April on drug charges, a warrant and for driving without a license, according to local arrest records.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport said it is prepared to issue citations to enforce the nearly two-week-old shelter in place order, meant to protect the community against COVID-19.
The city of Lakeport Office of Emergency Services has issued Executive Order 2020-01, which authorizes the use of administrative citations for violations of orders issued by the Lake County Public Health officer or governor of the state of California.
This includes the current shelter in place directive, the city said.
City officials said violations of the shelter in place order constitutes a violation of the Lakeport Municipal Code and a public nuisance subject to the enforcement as provided in Lakeport Municipal Code Chapters 1.08, 8.22, and 8.30.
“Our goal remains achieving voluntary compliance with all directives as a means of reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus without our community,” the city said in a Monday statement. “We do not desire to issue citations, however, should the need arise this order gives the Lakeport Police Department more flexibility with enforcement of the local and state orders.
The entire text of the order is published below.
The city of Lakeport Office of Emergency Services has issued Executive Order 2020-01, which authorizes the use of administrative citations for violations of orders issued by the Lake County Public Health officer or governor of the state of California.
This includes the current shelter in place directive, the city said.
City officials said violations of the shelter in place order constitutes a violation of the Lakeport Municipal Code and a public nuisance subject to the enforcement as provided in Lakeport Municipal Code Chapters 1.08, 8.22, and 8.30.
“Our goal remains achieving voluntary compliance with all directives as a means of reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus without our community,” the city said in a Monday statement. “We do not desire to issue citations, however, should the need arise this order gives the Lakeport Police Department more flexibility with enforcement of the local and state orders.
The entire text of the order is published below.
032820 City of Lakeport Order by LakeCoNews on Scribd
LOWER LAKE, Calif. – As the community remains in a shelter in place due to COVID-19, many longtime community events are being canceled or postponed, even those that are a few months away.
This week, the Lower Lake Community Action Group announced that it is canceling its annual Lower Lake Daze Parade and Barbecue.
The event, known as “the best little parade around,” is one of the county’s biggest Memorial Day weekend celebrations.
Group member Mike Dean said the event is the group’s main fundraiser, and helps provide money for its scholarship fund.
The nonprofit organization is seeking donations from the community to help continue to fund the scholarship, which benefits Lower Lake High seniors.
Donations can be mailed to the Lower Lake Community Action Group, P.O. Box 614, Lower Lake, CA 95457-0614.
For more information, contact Dean at 707-994-9174.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
This week, the Lower Lake Community Action Group announced that it is canceling its annual Lower Lake Daze Parade and Barbecue.
The event, known as “the best little parade around,” is one of the county’s biggest Memorial Day weekend celebrations.
Group member Mike Dean said the event is the group’s main fundraiser, and helps provide money for its scholarship fund.
The nonprofit organization is seeking donations from the community to help continue to fund the scholarship, which benefits Lower Lake High seniors.
Donations can be mailed to the Lower Lake Community Action Group, P.O. Box 614, Lower Lake, CA 95457-0614.
For more information, contact Dean at 707-994-9174.
Email Elizabeth Larson at