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The City of Clearlake Animal Association also is seeking fosters for the animals waiting to be adopted.
Another way to help is through donations. A wish list has been posted at Amazon and on Chewy. For those who wish to shop local and drop off items, call 707-273-9440 to schedule a delivery or donate at the association’s Facebook page.
Call the Clearlake Animal Control shelter at 707-273-9440, or email
Visit Clearlake Animal Control on Facebook or on the city’s website.
‘Andy’
“Andy” is a male pit bull terrier mix with a short gray and white coat.
He is dog No. 5150.
‘Bear’
“Bear” is a male American Staffordshire terrier mix with a short brown coat.
He has been neutered.
He is dog No. 3476.
‘Bella’
“Bella” is a female pit bull mix with a short brindle coat.
She is dog No. 5080.
‘Blue Eyed Jack’
“Blue Eyed Jack” is a male German shepherd mix.
He is dog No. 5046.
‘Edgar’
“Edgar” is a male American Staffordshire terrier mix with a short black and cream coat.
He is dog No. 5189.
‘Mara’
“Mara” is a female Rottweiler mix.
She has a short black and tan coat.
He is house-trained.
She is dog No. 4628.
‘Mitzy’
“Mitzy” is a female shepherd mix with a medium-length black and white coat.
She is dog No. 4648.
‘Sassy’
“Sassy” is a female American bully mix with a short black coat.
She has been spayed.
She is dog No. 4602.
‘Tanisha’
“Tanisha” is a female shepherd mix with a short orange and white coat.
She is dog No. 4647.
‘Terry’
“Terry” is a male Dutch shepherd mix with a smooth brindle coat.
He is dog No. 4880.
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The National Weather Service is forecasting dry weather with cool mornings and above average afternoon temperatures through the weekend.
Breezy conditions over ridgetops are expected through Friday, with the forecast noting that the dry air and winds would increase the fire danger for the ridges of eastern Mendocino County and eastern and southern Lake County.
The windy, dry and warm conditions in neighboring Sonoma and Napa counties led the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning for the North Bay mountains that went into effect Wednesday night and will continue until 11 a.m. Thursday.
In those areas, north to northeast winds are forecast to peak on Thursday morning, with wind speeds of up to 25 miles per hour and wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour.
In Lake County, daytime temperatures are forecast to be in the mid 80s to low 90s through Monday, dropping into the high 70s to low 80s beginning on Tuesday.
Nighttime conditions are forecast to have temperatures ranging from the high 50s to low 60s through the weekend, with colder conditions — from the high 40s to low 50s — expected in the south county.
The National Weather Service said there is the potential for rain next week.
It said rain and showers could arrive by midweek if the weather models prove correct.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild will once again usher in fall with its annual Falling Leaves Quilt Show this weekend.
The guild is presenting the 19th annual show on Saturday, Oct. 2, and Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St. in Lakeport.
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Donations at the door are $10 for adults, $2 for 12 and under.
The 2020 show, like many other events around Lake County, was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
However, the show is making its return this fall, featuring more than 150 quilts, a silent auction, door prizes, theme baskets, a country store, scissor sharpening, demonstrations, vendors and an opportunity quilt drawing.
"I think the ladies have really outdone themselves this year,” said Quilt Show Chairperson Linda Morrison, adding, there are “many very beautiful quilts."
This year’s featured textile artist is Marjan Kluepfel, a fabric artist, teacher and lecturer who came from the Netherlands. She has taught and participated in lectures around the world.
Kluepfel is inspired by nature — including landscapes, flowers, trees, the land and sea.
Her artistic design is influenced by fabric texture, and her work utilizes many different surface design techniques, from dying to painting, printing to pleating.
She will display some of her unique quilts and sculptural designs.
For more information about the guild and the show, visit the guild’s website.
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As the season changes and Californians prepare to turn their clocks back an hour in fall, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging drivers to be extra alert for wildlife on the state’s roads and highways.
Watch out for Wildlife Week happens in late September, and that’s no accident. The time change means fewer daylight hours, and it coincides with the time of year that deer, elk, bears and other animals are on the move — either for migration, mating or foraging.
An unfortunate and new California fact of life also lends urgency to the plea for drivers to be cautious.
After yet another serious fire season, about two million acres of forest have burned, and many of the animals who live there have been temporarily displaced. They may be crossing roads and highways in search of suitable habitat, often with their young in tow.
Earlier this month in Mono County, on back-to-back days, two adult female bears with cubs were killed during vehicle collisions. One cub has not been located while two others were captured and taken to a rehab facility for the winter.
“Many wildlife species have been displaced by wildfires or affected by drought this season,” said CDFW Conflict Programs Coordinator Vicky Monroe. “Wildlife sightings and human-wildlife conflict reports have increased. Drivers should remain cautious and vigilant while driving, as more wildlife — such as deer, elk, mountain lions and black bears – travel farther for food, water and habitat.”
According to the California Highway Patrol, there were 1,791 traffic collisions with animals in 2020, which — perhaps due to fewer people commuting to work during the pandemic — is an improvement from the 2,204 accidents from the year before. Unfortunately, the number of fatalities from these incidents increased from three to four.
These crashes are not only tragic, but costly as well. The UC Davis Road Ecology Center estimated the total cost of animal-vehicle conflicts in 2020 to be more than $180 million.
It’s never a bad time to remind drivers of the basic safety tips that might help collision numbers continue in a downward trend.
— Be extra alert when driving near areas that wildlife frequent, such as streams and rivers.
— Reduce your speed, especially around curves.
— Don’t text and drive! Leave your phone alone; it can wait.
— Pay extra attention when driving during the morning and evening hours, when wildlife is active.
— If you see an animal on or near the road, know that others may be following.
— Don’t litter. Trash and food odors can attract animals to roadways.
— Pay attention to road shoulders. Look for movement or reflecting eyes.
— Slow down and honk your horn if you see an animal on or near the road.
— Respect wildlife. California is their home too.
For related information on how to live and recreate safely in the wild, please see CDFW’s Keep Me Wild webpage.