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- Written by: Mendocino National Forest
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Recent winter storms have brought an abundance of snow, ice and downed trees to Mendocino National Forest.
Forest officials want visitors to be aware of winter weather conditions and hazards when traveling in the forest.
Some areas are seasonally closed, and many places can become dangerous with winter weather.
Forest officials ask visitors to research destinations and double check the weather forecasts and road conditions before making a trip to the forest.
“Our first snow survey in 2022 measured an average 60 inches of snow depth near Anthony Peak Lookout. That amount of snow and the wind has had a significant impact on our trail system with downed trees and saturated soils as that snow melts,” said Upper Lake District Ranger Frank Aebly.
Each year staff from the Covelo Ranger Station conduct surveys as part of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys, which is funded by the California Department of Water Resources.
Historical data from the Anthony Peak snow survey goes back to 1944 and is available on the California Department of Water Resources website. That site shows the 60 inches of snow recorded this much is the largest amount reported at Anthony Peak since March 2019,
Off-highway vehicle, or OHV, trails can also close during wet weather, if precipitation reaches two inches within 24 hours or if soils become saturated.
OHV trail riders need to be aware that downed trees and snow will impact trail access, forest officials said.
“If you’re coming to the forest this weekend to enjoy the snow or ride the OHV trails, please be prepared and make safe decisions,” said Aebly. “Know your limits. Pack extra layers, waterproof clothing and safety equipment.”
Downed trees and icy roads and trails are not the only hazards to forest staff and the public.
Because much of the forest is in a burn scar, wet or windy weather can result in landslides, rockfall, erosion, debris flows and flooding.
Visitors should prepare for alternative ways out in case roads become impassable.
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- Written by: Lake County Health Services Department
Some people with mild symptoms that can be associated with COVID-19 are continuing to utilize local emergency rooms for COVID testing, while others have sought vaccination at the hospitals.
Different, more appropriate, local resources are available to meet those needs, health officials said.
“Please remember, we are a small, rural county, and we have limited intensive care and emergency medicine resources,” said Lake County interim Public Health Officer Gary Pace, MD, MPH.
“The limited staffed beds and other resources we have must be reserved for those in medical distress; those in need of immediate care. Use of these resources for other purposes, like routine COVID-19 testing for people with only mild symptoms, extends wait times, and delays care for those in the greatest need,” Pace said.
“People with mild symptoms should contact their medical providers and nursing advice lines, rather than going straight to the emergency room,” continued Pace. “If you are in need of immediate medical care, go to the ER. If you are mildly ill, use other resources.”
If you have symptoms, or believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19, accessing testing is very important.
Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions that can help you access appropriate resources to fit your situation.
What testing types are available? How long does it take to get results?
· PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests are sent out for analysis, and results are typically available in 24-48 hours. Considered a bit more accurate, PCR tests can show a positive result long after someone is actually contagious.
· Antigen (or Rapid) tests are much more available now, and provide results in 15 minutes. Rapid testing offers a pretty reliable indication of whether someone is actually contagious.
Where should I go if I need COVID-19 testing or vaccination?
Information on vaccines is here: http://health.co.lake.ca.us/Coronavirus/Vaccines.htm.
For testing resources, visit http://health.co.lake.ca.us/Coronavirus/Testing.htm.
Testing is generally available from the following sources:
· OptumServe’s Mobile Van (PCR testing);
· Clinics and Pharmacies around Lake County (PCR and some rapid/antigen resources);
· Sites that provide vaccination (these typically have rapid testing available);
· Schools (contact your school for information);
· Nonprofits: Several shipments of antigen tests have been delivered to local nonprofits (churches, food banks, senior centers, etc.) to use to help people access testing. Check with groups in your community, and if they don’t have any and want some, please call the Health Services Department’s MHOAC line, 707-263-8174.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced that he has activated the California National Guard to support local communities with additional testing facilities and capacity amid the national surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant.
“California has led the country’s fight against COVID-19, implementing first-in-the-nation public health measures that have helped save tens of thousands of lives,” said Gov. Newsom. “We continue to support communities in their response to COVID by bolstering testing capacity.”
This new action is on top of the existing 6,000 testing sites that have been set up across the state, the recent demand-based expansion of hours at state-operated sites and the 9.6 million tests that the state has distributed to schools since early December.
The announcement comes as Omicron continues to spread rapidly across the globe, accounting for at least 80% of COVID-19 cases in California.
The National Guard plan will deploy over 200 Cal Guard members across 50 Optum Serve sites around the state, providing interim clinical staff while permanent staff are hired, adding capacity for walk-ins, assisting with crowd control and back-filling for staff absences — all in an effort to conduct more tests for more Californians.
Additional members of the Guard will be deployed next week in similar capacities.
These measures will bolster California’s already robust testing program — the most extensive in the nation. Currently, 90% of Californians live within a 30-minute drive of a site. Amidst the surge, the state has been able to maintain a 48-hour turn around for PCR tests.
To date, California has administered almost 67 million vaccination doses and over 122.7 million tests. In recent months, Gov. Newsom implemented a series of measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, including first-in-the-nation vaccine and masking measures requiring that workers in health care settings be fully vaccinated, announcing plans to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccinations required to attend school in-person when fully approved, requiring masking in schools and implementing a standard that all school staff and all state workers either show proof of full vaccination or be tested.
To help slow the spread of COVID-19, Californians are encouraged to get vaccinated, get boosted, wear a mask indoors and get tested if sick.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The City of Clearlake Animal Association also is seeking fosters for the animals waiting to be adopted.
Call the Clearlake Animal Control shelter at 707-273-9440, or email
Visit Clearlake Animal Control on Facebook or on the city’s website.
The newest dogs are listed at the top of the following list.
‘Andy’
“Andy” is a male American pit bull mix with a short gray and white coat.
He is dog No. 48995415.
‘Arnold’
“Arnold” is a male American Staffordshire terrier mix with a short brindle coat with white markings.
He is dog No. 49029348.
‘Bear’
“Bear” is a male Labrador retriever-American pit bull mix with a short charcoal and fawn coat.
He has been neutered.
He is dog No. 48443153.
‘Bear No. 2’
“Bear No. 2” is a male American pit bull mix with a short tan coat.
He has been neutered.
He is dog No. 48731556.
‘Bella’
“Bella” is a female American pit bull mix with a short gray brindle coat.
She has been spayed.
She is dog No. 48448381.
‘Gingy’
“Gingy’ is a female terrier mix with a tan and white coat.
She is dog No. 49228146.
‘Holly’
“Holly” is a female terrier mix with a beige coat.
She is dog No. 49159116.
‘Isabella’
“Isabella” is a female Chihuahua mix with a short tan coat.
She is dog No. 49292130.
‘Levi’
“Levi” is a male golden retriever-Labrador retriever mix.
He has a short golden coat.
He is dog No. 48975687.
‘Maria’
“Maria” is a female Shar-Pei mix with a short tan coat.
She is dog No. 49047315.
‘Mitzi’
“Mitzi” is a female Australian cattle dog mix with a medium-length black and white coat.
She has been spayed.
She is dog No. 48443306.
‘Nala’
“Nala” is a 1-year-old female German shepherd mix.
She has a medium-length black and tan coat.
She is dog No. 48289638.
‘Priscilla’
“Priscilla” is a female Brittany spaniel mix with a white and copper coat.
She is dog No. 49089138.
‘Sassy’
“Sassy” is a female American pit bull mix with a short black coat.
She has been spayed.
She is dog No. 48443128.
‘Snowball’
“Snowball” is a male American Staffordshire mix terrier with a white coat.
He is dog No. 49159168.
‘Tanisha’
“Tanisha” is a female Australian cattle dog mix with a short red and white coat.
She has been spayed.
She is dog No. 48443302.
‘Terry’
“Terry” is a male shepherd mix with a short brindle coat.
He is dog No. 48443693.
‘Turk’
“Turk” is a male chocolate Labrador retriever mix.
He is dog No. 48911836.
‘Willie’
“Willie” is a male Chihuahua mix with a short black coat and white markings.
He is dog No. 49141640.
‘Winnie’
“Winnie” is a female Doberman pinscher-Australian shepherd mix with a short tricolor coat.
She has been spayed.
She is dog No. 49228128.
Email Elizabeth Larson at