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COBB, Calif. – A 3.5-magnitude earthquake just inside the Sonoma County border shook the Cobb and Kelseyville areas on Thursday afternoon.
The quake was reported at 3:27 p.m. Thursday near Bear Canyon in northern Sonoma County, according to the US Geological Survey.
The quake was centered Thursday afternoon early near Cobb 4.6 miles west-northwest of Cobb, 12.9 miles southwest of Clearlake and 15.8 miles north northeast of Healdsburg at a depth of 1.6 miles, the survey reported.
The survey reported receiving shake reports from Kelseyville and Middletown in Lake County, as well as from Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties.
The US Geological Survey reported that a 3.7-magnitude quake occurred in Lake County, 3.5 miles west-northwest of Cobb, just after 10:34 a.m. Wednesday.
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The quake was reported at 3:27 p.m. Thursday near Bear Canyon in northern Sonoma County, according to the US Geological Survey.
The quake was centered Thursday afternoon early near Cobb 4.6 miles west-northwest of Cobb, 12.9 miles southwest of Clearlake and 15.8 miles north northeast of Healdsburg at a depth of 1.6 miles, the survey reported.
The survey reported receiving shake reports from Kelseyville and Middletown in Lake County, as well as from Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties.
The US Geological Survey reported that a 3.7-magnitude quake occurred in Lake County, 3.5 miles west-northwest of Cobb, just after 10:34 a.m. Wednesday.
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NORTH COAST, Calif. – Containment on the Baseball fire on the Covelo Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest reached 50 percent on Thursday evening.
The fire, which remains at 68 acres, is about 15 miles southeast of Covelo in Glenn and Mendocino counties.
About 100 personnel are working to complete containment of the fire. Assisting on the incident are engines and crews from the Mendocino, Klamath and Six Rivers national forests and from Oregon.
It has been determined that the Baseball fire started from previous pile burning on the Baseball prescribed fire project.
The fire is burning in grass, brush and timber in steep, rugged terrain. It is spreading at a low to moderate rate in a mosaic pattern, similar to the desired effects from a prescribed fire. There are no immediate threats to property or structures.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a possible first case of person-to-person transmission of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in California in the general public.
The individual is a resident of Solano County and is receiving medical care in Sacramento County.
The individual had no known exposure to the virus through travel or close contact with a known infected individual.
California has a strong health care system and public health infrastructure. The state has prepared for the potential spread of diseases, such as H1N1, in the past and is prepared and actively responding to the potential community spread of COVID-19.
Contact tracing in this case has already begun, officials said.
The health risk from novel coronavirus to the general public remains low at this time. While COVID-19 has a high transmission rate, it has a low mortality rate.
From the international data health officials have, of those who have tested positive for COVID-19, approximately 80 percent do not exhibit symptoms that would require hospitalization. There have been no confirmed deaths related to COVID-19 in the United States to date.
California health officials said they are carefully assessing the situation as it evolves.
“Keeping Californians safe and healthy is our number one priority,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, director of the California Department of Public Health and state Public Health officer. “This has been an evolving situation, which California has been monitoring and responding to since COVID-19 cases first emerged in China last year.”
Angell added, “This is a new virus, and while we are still learning about it, there is a lot we already know. We have been anticipating the potential for such a case in the U.S. and given our close familial, social and business relationships with China, it is not unexpected that the first case in the U.S. would be in California. That’s why California has been working closely with federal and local partners, including health care providers and hospitals, since the outbreak was first reported in China – and we are already responding.”
As in any public health emergency, the Department of Public Health's Emergency Operations Center has been actively coordinating response efforts across the state and preparing for possible community transmission. California continues to prepare and respond in coordination with federal and local partners.
This would be the first known instance of person-to-person transmission in the general public in the United States. Previously known instances of person-to-person transmission in the United States include one instance in Chicago, Illinois, and one in San Benito County, California.
Both cases were after close, prolonged interaction with a family member who returned from Wuhan, China and had tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by novel coronavirus.
As of Wednesday, including this case, California has had seven travel-related cases, one close contact case and now one community transmission.
As with any virus, especially during the flu season, health officials said there are a number of steps you can take to protect your health and those around you:
– Washing hands with soap and water.
– Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
– Avoiding close contact with people who are sick are all ways to reduce the risk of infection with a number of different viruses.
– Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
The individual is a resident of Solano County and is receiving medical care in Sacramento County.
The individual had no known exposure to the virus through travel or close contact with a known infected individual.
California has a strong health care system and public health infrastructure. The state has prepared for the potential spread of diseases, such as H1N1, in the past and is prepared and actively responding to the potential community spread of COVID-19.
Contact tracing in this case has already begun, officials said.
The health risk from novel coronavirus to the general public remains low at this time. While COVID-19 has a high transmission rate, it has a low mortality rate.
From the international data health officials have, of those who have tested positive for COVID-19, approximately 80 percent do not exhibit symptoms that would require hospitalization. There have been no confirmed deaths related to COVID-19 in the United States to date.
California health officials said they are carefully assessing the situation as it evolves.
“Keeping Californians safe and healthy is our number one priority,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, director of the California Department of Public Health and state Public Health officer. “This has been an evolving situation, which California has been monitoring and responding to since COVID-19 cases first emerged in China last year.”
Angell added, “This is a new virus, and while we are still learning about it, there is a lot we already know. We have been anticipating the potential for such a case in the U.S. and given our close familial, social and business relationships with China, it is not unexpected that the first case in the U.S. would be in California. That’s why California has been working closely with federal and local partners, including health care providers and hospitals, since the outbreak was first reported in China – and we are already responding.”
As in any public health emergency, the Department of Public Health's Emergency Operations Center has been actively coordinating response efforts across the state and preparing for possible community transmission. California continues to prepare and respond in coordination with federal and local partners.
This would be the first known instance of person-to-person transmission in the general public in the United States. Previously known instances of person-to-person transmission in the United States include one instance in Chicago, Illinois, and one in San Benito County, California.
Both cases were after close, prolonged interaction with a family member who returned from Wuhan, China and had tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by novel coronavirus.
As of Wednesday, including this case, California has had seven travel-related cases, one close contact case and now one community transmission.
As with any virus, especially during the flu season, health officials said there are a number of steps you can take to protect your health and those around you:
– Washing hands with soap and water.
– Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
– Avoiding close contact with people who are sick are all ways to reduce the risk of infection with a number of different viruses.
– Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A multiagency special enforcement operation this week targeting violent offenders yielded seven arrests.
On Tuesday, the Clearlake Police Department, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Parole, or CDCR, and Lake County Probation conducted a special enforcement operation across the city.
The operation included 24 specific locations of subjects known to be on active CDCR parole, post release community supervision – also known as PRCS – or probation, the Clearlake Police Department reported.
During the operation, seven subjects were arrested, including three felony and 4 misdemeanor arrests, police said.
At the locations where subjects were not arrested, police said compliance checks were conducted to confirm addresses and that the specific terms and conditions of the parole or probation status were being adhered to.
During the operation, three residences were found to have numerous code enforcement violations which made the structures unsafe to occupy. Those cases were later turned over to Clearlake Code Enforcement, according to the police report on the operation.
“These special enforcement operations supplement the day to day efforts of our personnel to make Clearlake a cleaner, safer city. A special thanks to CDCR Parole and Lake County Probation for their assistance,” the Clearlake Police Department said in a statement.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Office of Education said it’s working with local health officials to monitor conditions with regard to the coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Although the threat of a coronavirus outbreak is low, Rob Young of the Lake County Office of Education is working closely with Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace to help prepare in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak within the Lake County schools.
On Feb. 10, Dr. Pace sent a letter to school administrators recommending the following preventative measures to help reduce the chance of an influenza or COVID-19 outbreak within the classroom:
– Encourage students and staff to stay home when they have a fever plus any other symptoms. Those who have a fever at school should go home and stay home until fever-free for at least 24 hours.
– Separate sick students and staff from others until they can be taken home.
– Promote good hand hygiene among students and staff through education, scheduled time for handwashing, and availability of soap and water and/or hand sanitizer.
– Avoid touching your face, particularly your eyes, nose, and mouth.
– Teach and encourage proper cough etiquette – cough or sneeze into a tissue, sleeve or arm (do not use hands).
Custodial and other staff within Lake County schools are taking extra precautions to keep surfaces disinfected and clean.
“At the height of H1N1, staff at some Lake County schools were disinfecting every desk on a nightly basis,” Young said.
If the local school sites notice unusual changes in sickness patterns, they will call the students’ guardians to find out the nature of the illness.
In the event that there is a spike in influenza-related symptoms, the schools will notify Young at the Lake County Office of Education, who will then notify Dr. Pace.
Dr. Pace will work with the Lake County Office of Education and the affected school-site to determine next steps.
If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 within a Lake County school, the infected student will be required to stay home for 14 days.
Schools have the option to issue makeup work or independent study during that time, so the student will not fall behind.
This is a rapidly evolving situation, so recommendations may change.
“The Lake County Office of Education will work diligently with the Lake County Health officer, and monitor the situation closely. In turn, we will keep our school districts apprised of any recommendation changes for the health and safety of our students,” said Lake County Superintendent of Schools Brock Falkenberg.
Although the threat of a coronavirus outbreak is low, Rob Young of the Lake County Office of Education is working closely with Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace to help prepare in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak within the Lake County schools.
On Feb. 10, Dr. Pace sent a letter to school administrators recommending the following preventative measures to help reduce the chance of an influenza or COVID-19 outbreak within the classroom:
– Encourage students and staff to stay home when they have a fever plus any other symptoms. Those who have a fever at school should go home and stay home until fever-free for at least 24 hours.
– Separate sick students and staff from others until they can be taken home.
– Promote good hand hygiene among students and staff through education, scheduled time for handwashing, and availability of soap and water and/or hand sanitizer.
– Avoid touching your face, particularly your eyes, nose, and mouth.
– Teach and encourage proper cough etiquette – cough or sneeze into a tissue, sleeve or arm (do not use hands).
Custodial and other staff within Lake County schools are taking extra precautions to keep surfaces disinfected and clean.
“At the height of H1N1, staff at some Lake County schools were disinfecting every desk on a nightly basis,” Young said.
If the local school sites notice unusual changes in sickness patterns, they will call the students’ guardians to find out the nature of the illness.
In the event that there is a spike in influenza-related symptoms, the schools will notify Young at the Lake County Office of Education, who will then notify Dr. Pace.
Dr. Pace will work with the Lake County Office of Education and the affected school-site to determine next steps.
If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 within a Lake County school, the infected student will be required to stay home for 14 days.
Schools have the option to issue makeup work or independent study during that time, so the student will not fall behind.
This is a rapidly evolving situation, so recommendations may change.
“The Lake County Office of Education will work diligently with the Lake County Health officer, and monitor the situation closely. In turn, we will keep our school districts apprised of any recommendation changes for the health and safety of our students,” said Lake County Superintendent of Schools Brock Falkenberg.
NORTH COAST, Calif. – Fire crews have increased containment to 40 percent on the Baseball fire on the Covelo Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest.
The wildfire is estimated at 68 acres and is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Covelo near Atchison campground, forest officials said.
It has been determined that the fire started from previous pile burning on the Baseball prescribed fire project, as Lake County News has reported.
Forest officials said the fire is burning in grass, brush and timber. There are no immediate threats to property or structures.
About 75 personnel are working on the incident and resources include crews, engines, a water tender and a helicopter.