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Adding to the $47 million that was announced in July, California has distributed $120 million for these projects.
“You can cook an egg on the asphalt of schools in certain parts of our state,” said Newsom. “These projects will use nature to cool our schools and make it safer for kids to be active outside.”
The Green Schoolyard Grant program helps schools convert pavement to green spaces, create drought-tolerant natural areas on school grounds, and other activities to help children connect to nature.
The program is part of the Governor’s Extreme Heat Action Plan, which is backed by the $52.3 billion California Climate Commitment budget.
The Porterville Unified School District, in partnership with the Climate Action Pathways for Schools – home to more than 14,000 students and facing notable health, environmental and economic challenges – will complete high-impact green schoolyard projects at five Central Valley elementary schools.
This includes funding for creating tree-shaded pathways, drought-tolerant landscaping, nature-based exercise and play areas for children, adding filtered water hydration stations, and launching a career pathways and internship program designed to increase climate resilience while helping students learn hands-on design skills for future career tracks.
For more information on the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program or to sign up for the email list, click here.
Here’s what else California is doing to keep people safe from extreme heat:
Sharing tips and resources to keep Californians safer. Last month, Governor Newsom launched Heat Ready CA (HeatReadyCA.com), one of the nation’s first statewide multi-lingual awareness and education campaigns designed to keep Californians safe during extreme heat. Extreme heat is deadly – according to a report by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), there were 5% more deaths during the record heatwave last September than would be expected in normal summer conditions.
Opening cooling centers statewide. Local communities across the state have opened cooling centers in anticipation of extreme temperatures. The Governor and Legislature have advanced community resilience center investments, which can be used to support cooling centers and other resources to protect communities during climate and other emergencies. You can find a list of cooling centers by county here.
Enforcing worker protections. Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers of their legal duty to protect workers from heat illness as a dangerous heat wave is forecast to impact many parts of the state for the next two weeks. State inspectors are out in full force, conducting targeted high heat inspections with a focus on construction, agriculture, landscaping, and warehouse industries to ensure employers are complying with the law. Cal/OSHA recently expanded its physical presence in Fresno, Santa Barbara and Riverside counties – allowing Cal/OSHA field inspectors to respond more efficiently in the Central Valley, Inland Empire and Central Coast areas, while providing services and resources to workers, employers and community-based organizations in these areas. In addition, the 99calor.org campaign is reaching workers and informing them about workplace protections.
Mobilizing state government. California has activated Phase II of its Extreme Temperature Response Plan, which calls for increased coordination among state agencies and local partners.
Building resilience against extreme heat. Last year, Governor Newsom launched California’s Extreme Heat Action Plan, backed by more than $400 million in investments as part of the $52.3 billion California Climate Commitment, to guide the state’s response to heat waves.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lauren Berlinn identified the two men as Devon Stephen Stark, 31, and Leandro Natalgarcia, 37, both of Middletown.
Berlinn said the two men were found inside a camping tent in a concrete culvert under Highway 175.
She said a report on the discovery of the men’s bodies was called in to Cal Fire and then transferred to the sheriff’s coroner division.
“At this time, there are no signs of foul play. Autopsies are scheduled for this Thursday and results could take up to 90 days,” Berlinn said.
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The council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
The meeting will be broadcast live on the city's YouTube channel or the Lake County PEGTV YouTube channel. Community members also can participate via Zoom or can attend in person.
The webinar ID is 812 8609 5966. One tap mobile is available at +16694449171,,81286095966# or join by phone at 669 444 9171 or 720 707 2699.
The agenda can be found here.
Comments and questions can be submitted in writing for City Council consideration by sending them to City Clerk Melissa Swanson at
To give the council adequate time to review your questions and comments, please submit your written comments before 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17.
On the agenda is a swearing-in ceremony for new and promoted Clearlake Police Department employees, led by Chief Tim Hobbs.
The council also will meet August’s adoptable dogs and present a proclamation declaring Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day, and receive a presentation from staff on the Recreation and Events Division quarterly report.
Under business, the council will consider making an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Konocti Water District Board.
On the meeting's consent agenda — items that are considered routine in nature and usually adopted on a single vote — are warrants; council minutes; minutes of the July 12 Lake County Vector Control Board meeting; revisions to the maintenance worker classifications and addition of a parks foreman, Resolution No. 2023-38; approval of an amendment to the Clearlake Municipal Employees Association memorandum of understanding allowing for a monthly cellphone stipend for the recreation and events coordinator; and adoption of the first amendment to the fiscal year 2023-24 Budget (Resolution 2023-27) adjusting appropriations.
The council also will hold a closed session to discuss a case of anticipated litigation, an existing lawsuit against AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp. and a liability claim filed against the city by Charmaine Weldon.
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On the Grindstone Ranger District two fire starts called Slide 1 and Slide 2 occurred near Slides Ridge, approximately 1.5 miles north of Mt. Linn in the Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness.
The two incidents merged, and the incident is now being called the Slide 1 Fire.
The Slide 1 Fire is at 60 acres, according to the latest report from fire personnel.
The fire is burning in timber and brush and has potential for moderate to high rate of spread in rugged, steep terrain.
Officials said the fire is within the 2020 August Complex footprint. Fire managers are using a full suppression strategy.
Current resources assigned to the Slide 1 Fire for initial attack include seven smokejumpers, one air attack, one air tanker, three engines and two type-2 on-call crews. The air tanker has dropped retardant.
Resources to support the initial attack are en route including three engines and a task force engine.
Fire managers have also ordered additional resources for tomorrow, including six type-one or type-one initial attack crews, four falling crews, two type-one helicopters, one air attack and two air tankers.
Also on Monday, firefighters on the Covelo Ranger District responded to a lightning start called the Hole Fire, which is located near the Hell Hole Creek.
The Hole Fire is contained and in patrol status at.1 acres.
A red flag warning was in effect through 10 p.m. Tuesday given the increased potential for lightning on dry fuels. The forecast shows periodic thunderstorms throughout the week.
More information on the Slide 1 Fire will be provided in the morning or as it becomes available.