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- Written by: Lakeport Police Department
As in the previous years, the city of Lakeport is allowing the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks within the incorporated area of Lakeport.
Any person who wishes to purchase and use safe and sane fireworks are required to adhere to the following dates, times and locations for discharge of safe and sane fireworks.
Dates and hours of discharge are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 1 to 3, and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4.
All safe and sane fireworks are permitted on any street within the incorporated area of Lakeport from July 1 through the 4, which does not violate section 5.30.180B, which states: “It is unlawful for any person to ignite, discharge, project or otherwise fire or use any safe and sane firework, or permit the ignition, discharge or projection upon or over or onto another’s property without his/her permission or within 10 feet of any residence, dwelling or other structure used as a place of habitation by human beings.”
Discharge of safe and sane fireworks will be permitted on Fourth Street during the July 4 event. The location will be cordoned off by barrier tape and will be in the 50 block of Fourth Street. Safe and sane fireworks are not allowed along the lakefront or parklands between 9th Street and First Street.
Citizens should use extreme caution when discharging safe and sane fireworks as the city is experiencing high temperatures and fire danger is a concern.
Alcohol will be permitted by persons in the parklands during the July 4 event between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m.
The event has been issued a “special permit” for alcohol consumption with certain restrictions which are listed below.
These restrictions are in place as a precautionary measure to protect public safety, damage to city property or private property and to protect any and all persons in attendance.
Failure to abide by these conditions may result in criminal actions, the immediate suspension of the alcohol permit and possible forfeiture of future permits.
Alcohol restrictions:
• No kegs or other large alcohol storage/dispensing containers.
• No glass containers.
• No sales of alcohol will be allowed (except for the Main St. Association Beer Booth on Park Street).
• Public Intoxication is prohibited.
Noise restrictions:
No amplified music outside of the facility or event location.
Park rules:
Park lands will be closed between midnight and 6 a.m. Obey all posted rules and regulations.
Annually, the July 4 event draws a large crowd of people to the parklands thus, causing safety concerns.
The Lakeport Police Department has set up a public information cellular telephone text alert function through NIXLE to provide public safety alerts, other important information, such as lost children, safety concerns, street closures or location information for the safe and sane discharge area to members of the public who are attending the activities during the event.
In order to receive these important public information text messages, members of the public can opt-in by texting the word fireworks to 888777.
Reminder: Law enforcement does not have the authority to permit the use of fireworks on any private property such as, Safeway parking lot, old Kmart parking lot, Nylander Center parking lot, Shoreline Center parking lot and Vista Point parking lot.
The use and possession of safe and sane fireworks is only permitted within the incorporated city limits of Lakeport.
Illegal fireworks of any kind will not be tolerated and persons will be subject for citation and arrest.
The Lakeport Police Department and city of Lakeport will also have a command post set up at City Hall Chambers during the event for those who wish to stop by or have questions.
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- Written by: Lake Links
Ride Links will use volunteers driving their own cars to provide escorted rides for seniors who have few other transportation options.
The mission of the AARP Community Challenge grant program is to “make communities
more liveable for people of all ages with tangible improvements that jump-start longterm change.”
In 2022, AARP is investing $3.4 million among 260 grantees across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands.
Lake Links is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that currently operates two transportation programs for seniors and persons with disabilities in Lake County: The Pay-Your-Pal program which allows eligible riders to find their own drivers to necessary destinations (medical, shopping, etc.) who are then paid a mileage reimbursement; and Medi-Links, operated in partnership with Lake Transit, which provides low-cost trips to out-of-county medical appointments.
Ride Links will feature a pool of screened and trained volunteer drivers in their own cars who will be matched with eligible riders.
Lake Links is currently recruiting for a program manager to lead the Ride Links launch, and Ride Links will launch in the next several months.
Interested volunteer drivers may contact Lake Links at 707-995-3330 or
Mileage reimbursements will be available for those drivers who request it.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
“Maintaining sustainable hunting lands in California requires considerable collaboration and resources,” said Sen. Dodd, who co-chairs the Legislature’s Outdoor Sporting Caucus. “Many in the outdoor sporting community are the most conservation-minded because they want to leave future generations the same opportunities they’ve had. My bill will help ensure the continued conservation of these wild habitats.”
In 2010, the Legislature established the Big Game Management Account, funded by hunting license fees, to pay for research and habitat restoration to benefit big-game species.
Senate Bill 370 clarifies the law to allow public and private entities, including nonprofit organizations and federally recognized tribes, to continue their valuable habitat work.
Doing so is critical to achieving program objectives including contracting for aerial surveys and captures of wild sheep, as well as important research at institutions like UC Davis and Humboldt State University.
SB 370 is sponsored by the California Deer Association and the California chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation and is supported by more than a dozen outdoor sporting organizations. It was approved this week with overwhelming support of the Assembly after previously passing out of the Senate.
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- Written by: Mendocino National Forest
Forest land managers can now begin removing fire-killed and fire-injured trees near roads and campgrounds on just over 1,500 acres located on the Covelo and Grindstone Ranger Districts.
The project area is near Plaskett Meadows Campground, which experienced high levels of tree mortality during the 2020 August Complex and has not reopened due to the safety hazards.
“This decision strikes a responsible balance between the need for post-fire management activities in the aftermath of the August Complex and the public’s concerns of adverse effects for wildlife habitat,” said Sexton. “Focusing on roadside and campground hazard trees addresses the highest priority actions and the critical need to mitigate risk to human health and safety.”
Forest environmental planners initiated the analysis for the project in February 2021. Over the course of 12 months, the interdisciplinary team consulted with tribes and other state and federal agencies.
The team also incorporated feedback from the public, which was collected during comment periods, at virtual public meetings and during a field trip to the project area.
The final decision letter and the environmental analysis can be found online on the project website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59444.
