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- Written by: Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
High winds can cause tree branches and debris to contact energized electric lines, damage equipment and cause a wildfire.
As a result, the company may need to turn off power during severe weather to help prevent wildfires.
PG&E does not anticipate initiating a PSPS this week.
During an actual PSPS, power cannot be restored until the severe weather passes and the lines are free of tree branches and other debris. Crews will inspect de-energized lines utilizing aircraft, vehicles, and foot patrols to identify and repair damage before restoring power.
“These practice patrols are designed to gather information that helps PG&E understand the amount of time it takes to safely complete the patrol,” said Ron Richardson, vice president of PG&E’s North Coast Region. “The pre-patrols improve safety, help us execute the patrol more efficiently and provide key information to determine service restoration timing – all to reduce the impact on our customers during an actual PSPS.”
PG&E will be flying different helicopters at different times Monday through Friday, but not necessarily every day, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. through the month of April.
Helicopters will fly low, roughly 100 feet, along electric distribution lines within Lake, Mendocino, and Humboldt counties.
Patrol areas include:
• Annapolis, Bridgeville, Carlotta, Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks, Eel River, Elk, Fort Bragg, Fort Seward, Fruitland, Garberville, Gualala, Harris, Hoopa, Low Gap, Maple Creek, Middletown, Mount Konocti, Point Arena, Rio Dell and Willow Creek.
If hazards or damage is identified during the patrols, they will be reported immediately.
Power will not be interrupted during patrols.
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- Written by: California Attorney General’s Office
This memorandum of understanding, or MOU, between California and federal robocall investigators establishes critical information sharing and cooperation structures to investigate spoofing and robocalls scam campaigns.
California joins more than 20 states in establishing a formal working relationship with the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau to support robocall investigations and protect American consumers and businesses.
“Robocalls aren't just frustrating, they can lead to serious financial harm, and too often, it's our most vulnerable who pay the price,” said Attorney General Bonta. “With this new partnership with the FCC, we’ll be able to strengthen our enforcement in this space and better protect Californians from robocall scams.”
“The FCC and state leaders share a common enemy: robocall scammers targeting consumers and businesses around the country,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. “My team’s commitment to protecting consumers fits hand-in-glove with state attorneys general’s ongoing efforts to combat these scams. We share a goal — to protect consumers — and with agreements like this, we can also share the tools needed to achieve it. I thank state leaders for their cooperation and their dedication to enforcing strong consumer protection laws.”
During investigations, both the California Attorney General’s Office and the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau seek records, talk to witnesses, interview targets, examine consumer complaints and take other critical steps to build a record against possible bad actors.
This partnership will provide critical resources for building cases and preventing duplicative efforts in protecting consumers and businesses nationwide.
The FCC offers partner states not only the expertise of its enforcement staff but also important resources to support state investigations.
For example, the MOU may facilitate relationships with other actors in this space including other federal agencies and robocall blocking companies, and support for and expertise with critical investigative tools including subpoenas and confidential response letters from suspected robocallers.
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- Written by: Mendocino National Forest
Visitors can request a permit in person at the Upper Lake Ranger District station and at the forest headquarters office in Willows.
The Upper Lake and Willows offices have limited hours. Visitors should check the schedule before planning a trip to the office. The front office schedule is posted to the website at https://go.usa.gov/xzXkc.
Permits are also available by mail. Download a firewood permit request form at http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/mendocino/firewood and follow the mail-in instructions. Please allow three weeks to receive the permit tags and a map of cutting areas on the forest.
A third-party authorization form to allow another person to cut wood for the permit holder is also available upon request.
It is illegal to remove firewood from the forest without a valid permit.
All firewood removed from the forest must be dead and already on the ground. The maximum length for a piece of wood to be removed is 6 feet.
A cord of wood is a well-stacked pile measuring 4 feet by 4 feet by 8 feet. A chart with truck bed sizes and approximate cord capacity is available online at https://go.usa.gov/xH38E.
Firewood collected within Lake and Mendocino counties is subject to state and federal quarantines to limit the spread of the sudden oak death pathogen.
Firewood taken from these counties can only be transported into other sudden oak death quarantined counties, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Marin, Monterrey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Trinity.
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- Written by: Debra Fredrickson
The annual Winefest is a fundraiser for the Lake County Symphony and will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on June 11 at Library Park in Lakeport.
Booth fees are $35. Food and craft vendors may bring their own canopies or rent one for $25.
The deadline for signups is June 4.
For more specifics and to download an application visit the event’s website.
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