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Written by: Editor

Published: 11 August 2009

SAN FRANCISCO – As area residents enjoy some welcome hot weather, AAA Northern California is warning motorists about heat-related dangers and offering advice for how to beat the heat.

 

In extreme heat such as the current weather, a parked car can become a virtual oven. The combination of extreme heat, direct sunlight and closed windows can heat a car up to about 190 degrees Fahrenheit. To put that in perspective, health experts advise that chicken should be cooked to 175 degrees Fahrenheit.

“While many people are enjoying the hot weather, it’s important to remember this kind of heat can also cause expensive damage to cars and make breakdowns more likely,” said AAA Northern California spokesperson Jenny Mack.

 

AAA Northern California encourages motorists to follow some easy tips to prevent drivers from being injured and reducing the damage caused to your car by extreme heat.

 

Using a reflective sunshade in the windshield can cool the interior of a car by an average of 43 degrees. Sunshades reflect sunrays by blocking the sunlight coming through the windshield, helping to reduce the heat and block 99 percent of damaging UV rays. Also, a sunshade can help protect a car's interior, preventing possible fading, cracking or discoloration.

 

Here are some other easy tips to follow to protect your car from the hot summer sun:

• Park in the shade whenever possible.

• Use a fabric-based steering wheel cover to help protect your hands.

• Open doors and let the air circulate in the car for a few minutes before getting into the car.

• Set your air conditioner to regular or fresh air before switching to maximum cooling.

Motorists should also do a complete checkup of the vehicle for conditions that often develop into problems in hot weather.

Areas to check include:

• Tires: Examine tires for uneven and excessive tread wear. Make sure all tires, including the spare, are properly inflated.

• Belts and hoses: With the engine off, look for worn or cracked belts and damaged, blistered or soft hoses.

• Antifreeze/coolant: Inspect the antifreeze/coolant level and condition. Make sure the proper 50/50 mixture of water and coolant is present.

• Motor oil and lubricants: Check the oil and lubricant levels and condition. If you are planning to drive in extreme conditions such as hot weather or while towing a heavy trailer, switch to motor oil with higher viscosity. Check your owner's manual for specific oil and lubricant recommendations.

In addition to performing the automotive checkup described above, AAA suggests motorists carry an emergency kit in case of breakdown. The kit should include a flashlight with extra batteries, a warning device such as flares or reflective triangles, heavy gloves, water, coolant, jumper cables, and a first-aid kit. A cellular phone provides an easy way to call for emergency assistance.

 

When driving in extreme heat, it’s also important to pack enough water for all passengers in the event your car experiences an unexpected breakdown. And of course, don’t forget your AAA card when hitting the road in hot weather.

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Written by: Editor

Published: 10 August 2009

LAKE COUNTY – This week, tune in to Mediacom's Channel 8 to view a special interview with Access Humboldt's Sean Mclaughlin.

TV8's own Dante DeAmicis and manager Allan Markowski traveled with Gabby Fellows on June 29 to Eureka, where they took a tour of Access Humboldt's new studio.

The school district in Humboldt County has contributed funding as well as space at Eureka High School for the construction of a brand-new media center.

Both TV8 representatives were given an extensive tour of the construction sight and sat down with Mclaughlin for an hour-long discussion on PEG history and independent media issues dealing with PEG channels throughout the United States.

TV8 will broadcast this hour and a half long interview, edited by freelance journalist Gabby Fellows, three times this week during different time slots: 7:29 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11; 5:14 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12; and 3:51 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13.

TV8 offers locally produced content by Lake County residents for Lake County viewers.

For more information, please contact 707-994-8201, Extension 109, or e-mail the station at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Visit the station on the Web at http://laketv8.wikispaces.com .

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Written by: Editor

Published: 10 August 2009

LAKE COUNTY – The PEG Channel, TV Channel 8, has released its schedule for the coming week.

The following schedule is for Tuesday, Aug. 11, through Saturday, Aug. 15.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

Start Time Title

12:50:43 a.m. End Game

3:15:03 a.m. Skull & Bones-part 1

4:04:50 a.m. Skull & Bones-part 2

4:58:05 a.m. Iraq for Sale

6:17:40 a.m. Boat Safe on Clearlake

6:34:28 a.m. White Haze and Jet Trails

7:00:00 a.m. Jazzercise

7:30:30 a.m. Access Humboldt-Interview

9:00:00 a.m. Board of Supervisors

6:03:46 p.m. Bulletin Board

6:38:46 p.m. The Great Turning

8:03:47 p.m. Economic Hitman-John Perkins

9:22:28 p.m. Cafe Victoria Open Mic 03-09

10:24:35 p.m. Behind the Big News

11:29:21 p.m. Innocents Betrayed

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Start Time Title

12:28:39 a.m. Rise of the Fourth Reich

2:10:38 a.m. Martial Law 911

5:15:34 a.m. Access Humboldt-Interview

6:47:50 a.m. What The Heck-News Brief 10

7:00:00 a.m. Jazzercise

7:33:30 a.m. Eating

9:15:10 a.m. Fiat Empire

10:19:00 a.m. Aerosol Crimes

11:58:31 a.m. What The Heck-News Brief 11

12:10:00 p.m. Bulletin Board

12:53:46 p.m. LCCCP-Barber's Country Farm

1:57:27 p.m. KPFZ Gorilla Radio 04-30-09

3:59:40 p.m. Lake Co. Sheriff K-9

4:25:04 p.m. The World According to Monsanto

6:19:02 p.m. Torn From the Land

7:27:22 p.m. Economic Hitman-John Perkins

8:42:17 p.m. Boat Safe on Clearlake

9:00:50 p.m. FRANKENFED

11:06:37 p.m. Innocents Betrayed

Thursday, Aug. 13

Start Time Title

12:05:55 a.m. America-Freedom to Fascism

2:00:00 a.m. Connecting-Evangelist pt-2

2:36:55 a.m. Boat Safe on Clearlake

3:13:07 a.m. Terrorstorm II

5:27:36 a.m. Energy Non-Crisis

7:00:00 a.m. Jazzercise

7:33:30 a.m. Eating

9:11:24 a.m. The World According to Monsanto

11:05:22 a.m. Behind the Big News

12:14:00 p.m. Bulletin Board

12:54:00 p.m. FRANKENFED

2:59:47 p.m. Masters of the Universe

3:52:03 p.m. Access Humboldt-Interview

5:25:19 p.m. White Haze and Jet Trails

5:49:05 p.m. What The Heck-News Brief 15

6:00:00 p.m. Clearlake City Council

10:05:00 p.m. The Obama Deception

Friday, Aug. 14

Start Time Title

12:01:00 a.m. Fiat Empire

1:04:50 a.m. End Game

3:28:10 a.m. 911 In Plane Site

4:45:06 a.m. Assassination of JFK Jr

6:35:45 a.m. Lake Co. Sheriff K-9

7:00:00 a.m. Jazzercise

7:33:30 a.m. Bulletin Board

8:02:16 a.m. Bulletin Board

8:28:28 a.m. Human Rights - 01

8:33:28 a.m. LCCCP-Barber's Country Farm

9:28:23 a.m. Human Rights - 02

9:33:23 a.m. The World According to Monsanto

11:36:07 a.m. Eating

1:09:01 p.m. Human Rights - 03

1:17:50 p.m. Zeitgeist

3:25:33 p.m. Economic Hitman-John Perkins

4:37:28 p.m. News by Joan Moss 08-07-09

4:40:16 p.m. Lake Co. Sheriff K-9

5:00:40 p.m. News by Joan Moss 08-07-09

5:05:40 p.m. Bulletin Board

5:30:40 p.m. News by Joan Moss-Dinius Trial

5:35:40 p.m. 911 Hero-Williaam Rodriguez

6:34:30 p.m. Bulletin Board

7:00:59 p.m. Gorilla Radio-Rattlesnake Island

8:10:04 p.m. FRANKENFED

10:20:56 p.m. Masters of the Universe

11:09:00 p.m. Zeitgeist Addendum

Saturday, Aug. 15

Start Time Title

1:16:23 a.m. Terrorstorm II

3:31:07 a.m. Busted

4:20:43 a.m. Matrix of Evil

6:28:05 a.m. Boat Safe on Clearlake

6:49:52 a.m. Lake Co. Sheriff K-9

7:16:00 a.m. Money as Debt

8:10:06 a.m. Fluoride Deception

9:27:05 a.m. LCCCP-Barber's Country Farm

10:31:16 a.m. Big Valley Tule Boat Festival

11:38:46 a.m. Lakeport City Council 01

1:35:49 p.m. Lakeport City Council 02

2:45:34 p.m. On Any Sunday

4:20:08 p.m. Rise of the 4th. Reich

6:00:00 p.m. Omissions & Distortions

6:54:52 p.m. Behind the Big News

8:00:00 p.m. Cafe Victoria Open Mic 03-09

9:02:00 p.m. Murder, Spies & Voting Lies

10:13:00 p.m. Bush Family Fortunes

11:15:15 p.m. Masters of the Universe

11:59:59 p.m. Depleted Uranium

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