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Several fireworks displays are planned from Thursday through the weekend in Clearlake, Clearlake Oaks and Lakeport.
Besides the public displays, only in the city of Lakeport are safe and sane fireworks allowed to be purchased and used through the end of July 4.
The following is a schedule of the planned fireworks displays.
THURSDAY, JULY 4
Lakeport
Lakeport will celebrate July 4 with a day of events that begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 10 p.m.
The annual event will include a street fair, and food and craft vendors.
There will be fireworks over the lake beginning at dusk.
Discharge of safe and sane fireworks will be permitted on Fourth Street's intersection with Park Street during the July 4 event. The location will be cordoned off by barrier tape but great caution still needs to be taken. Safe and sane fireworks are not allowed along the lakefront or parklands between Ninth Street and First Street, including all of both Library and Xabatin parks.
FRIDAY, JULY 5
Clearlake Oaks
The Maxine Sherman Memorial Annual Fireworks Display will take place on Friday, July 5.
It will be held between 9 and 10 p.m.
The fireworks will be launched from the lake at the Clearlake Oaks public launch ramp.
Lakeport
Big Valley Rancheria’s Konocti Vista Casino will hold its 30th anniversary fireworks display on Friday, July 5.
The event will be held on the hotel marina lawn.
Beginning at 6 p.m., there will be entertainment, food trucks and craft booths. There is no cover charge to attend and all ages are welcome.
The fireworks will start at approx. 9:45 p.m. over the lake and will be viewable from the marina as well as the parking lot.
Konocti Vista Casino is located at 2755 Mission Rancheria Road in Lakeport.
SATURDAY, JULY 6
Clearlake
The Lakeshore Lions Club of Clearlake will sponsor the 66th annual Redbud Parade and Festival.
The day begins at 11 a.m. with the parade starting at Redbud Park.
The festival includes vendors, food and entertainment throughout the day at Austin Park.
An annual highlight is the International Worm Races. That event is marking its 54th year.
The Lakeshore Lions Club will sponsor the firework display at dark off of Austin Beach.
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Vista Point, located at 875 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport is home of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
This closure will be in effect from 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, until 8 a.m. on Friday, July 5.
This precautionary measure is being taken in response to an excessive heat warning that significantly increases the risk of fires in the area.
Fire equipment and personnel will be staged at Vista Point during this period. Their presence will help to monitor the area closely and respond quickly to any fire-related incidents that may arise.
Chief Reitz emphasized the importance of community safety and urged all residents to remain vigilant and adhere to the closure notice.
"The excessive heat poses a serious threat, and we are taking all necessary steps to protect our community. We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of the public during this time," said Reitz.
For further information, contact the Lakeport Fire Protection District at 707-263-4396.
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If convicted, a violator could be fined up to $50,000, as well as be sent to jail for up to one year.
Over the past few months Cal Fire’s Office of the State Fire Marshal’s specialized arson and bomb investigators have been providing intelligence and support to local and federal illegal fireworks enforcement efforts.
Illegal fireworks include:
• Skyrockets;
• Bottle rockets;
• Roman candles;
• Aerial shells;
• Firecrackers;
• Sparklers.
Other fireworks that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner.
“Our arson and bomb investigators have been busy assisting with numerous illegal fireworks enforcement operations and as a result, along with our local fire and law enforcement partners, have successfully seized over 122,000 pounds of illegal fireworks from all over California since July 2023,” said State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant. “We have a zero tolerance toward the use, transportation, and possession of illegal fireworks. Even ‘safe and sane’ fireworks are banned in many communities and bring large fines for their illegal use.”
“Vegetation and especially grasses at lower elevations are dry across the state and we are already seeing a more intense fire season as a result,” said Chief Joe Tyler, Cal Fire director and fire chief. “As the conditions dry and warm in the coming weeks, these sources of fuel for wildfires will become more susceptible to burning. Fire conditions are elevated, and the 4th of July, along with the use of fireworks, only increases the risk for wildfires.”
As we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, make sure your festivities are both enjoyable and safe. Check your local laws and ordinances to find out if fireworks are illegal where you live, or if certain “safe and sane” fireworks are permitted. In certain areas of California, all fireworks are illegal.
Prevent fires and injuries caused by fireworks this July 4. Since 2013, in the state of California, there have been over 22,000 acres burned with fireworks being the ignition source of $62 million in property and content loss.
To learn more about fireworks safety, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org/more/fireworks-safety/.
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The rich history of our libraries showcases the power of community, stretching back much further than five decades.
“What I love most about our library system is they all got their start because people got together and decided they wanted a library,” said County Librarian Christopher Veach.
A legacy of community effort
In 1906, civic-minded citizens in Lakeport formed a library committee to establish a town library. With about 80 volunteers, they rented, painted, and refurbished a small space, opening the first library in the Board of Trade rooms in the Levy Building in 1907.
As the library grew, local groups like the Lakeport Ladies' Town Improvement Club successfully petitioned Andrew Carnegie, famous industrialist, for an $8,000 grant. The new library, completed in February 1918, still stands proudly in Library Park today.
Similar grassroots efforts led to the establishment of the other present-day libraries in Middletown, Clearlake, and Upper Lake.
Formation of the Lake County Library System
In the early 1970s, work began on creating a unified county library system, integrating the libraries in Lakeport, Middletown, Clearlake and Upper Lake.
Lake County was the last in the state without a countywide library service.
Sponsored by a federal grant through the State Library, the Lake County Library project demonstrated the benefits of a county library system, also introducing the first bookmobile.
In 1974, Lake County residents voted, with 65% voting yes, to establish the county library system, approving a property tax of 12 cents per $100 assessed valuation, which still funds our libraries today.
Celebrating 50 years
To celebrate this golden anniversary, the library invites the public to share their library memories on our website or at any branch on our memory display.
Photos, pictures and written statements will be showcased both online and at our libraries.
Residents can read statements from former library staff members, such as the first county librarian, Stephen C. Klein, as well as members of the public. There are also historical photographs showing the library system over the years.
Additionally, commemorative fifty-year anniversary library cards will be available at all locations, while supplies last. Join us at various library events and clubs throughout the year to mark this milestone.
The community is invited to celebrate with library staff and be a part of Lake County Library’s rich history.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.lakecountyca.gov/597/Library.