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On Monday, “safe and sane” fireworks will go on sale in approximately 300 communities throughout California.
In Lake County, safe and sane fireworks are only allowed in the city of Lakeport, and can only be discharged from July 1 to 4, said Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen.
There are also legal ramifications when it comes to certain types of fireworks.
Possession or transportation of illegal fireworks such as sky-rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers and other types that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner can lead to a possible fine of up to $50,000 as well as prison time or jail for up to one year.
Even safe and sane fireworks taken into a city or county where they are banned are considered Illegal.
All fireworks are banned in State Responsibility Area in Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Yolo and Solano counties.
In California, there is zero tolerance for the use and sale of illegal fireworks. It is your responsibility to check with your local ordinance regarding the use of fireworks.
Any person who causes a fire, including those started with safe and sane fireworks, can be held liable for the costs of its suppression and associated property damage. Often these costs are in the hundreds of thousands and sometimes millions of dollars.
Fireworks guidelines:
— First check if fireworks are allowed in your community.
— Make sure the firework has the State Fire Marshal “Safe and Sane” seal.
— Counterfeit labels do exist, only make purchases from trustworthy vendors.
— Purchase only from legitimate organizations authorized to sell within California.
— Have a bucket of water, sand or garden hose available at the firing site.
— Read all instructions before use.
— Never alter, modify or enhance fireworks — use only in the manner intended.
— Make sure fireworks have proper clearance from flammable materials including dry grass and brush.
Click here for a full fireworks safety guide.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Clearlake will return to a full Independence Day celebration this year, including a carnival, concert, parade, a festival, fireworks and the famed worm races.
The Lakeshore Lions Club of Clearlake is sponsoring the 64th annual Redbud Parade and Festival on Saturday, July 3.
The festivities begin with the parade at 11 a.m.
The theme of this year's parade is “Stars and Stripes.”
The parade begins at Redbud Park and proceeds down Lakeshore Drive to Austin Park.
This year the parade will feature local marchers, a marching band, decorated floats, vintage cars, parade and show horses, fire and police vehicles, and much more.
At the festival in Austin Park, there will be arts and crafts vendors, games and entertainment for all.
The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the International Worm Races.
This year the city of Clearlake will host a concert in the new band shell in the park.
The Lakeshore Lions and Lakeshore Lioness will feature an assortment of food, cold drinks and beer.
The Lakeshore Lions Club also will sponsor the fireworks display at dark so community members are encouraged to stay and enjoy the day.
The Midway of Fun carnival is returning to Clearlake this year, and will take place from July 1 to 4. Presale tickets are available at Tatonka Land Mini Golf. For ticket information call 707-994-1661 or 707-972-8502.
Anyone who wishes to enter the parade can pick up an entry form at the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce office, Bob's Vacuum, Clearlake Automotive, Kevin Ness Jewelers and Tatonka Land Mini Golf.
Any and all course and crafts vendors interested in booths are asked to call Bob Kiel at 707-994-9752
The annual festival is the largest fundraiser for the Lakeshore Lions Club.
The group supports eyeglasses and vision care for the needy, high school sports, scholarships and many other school activities, fire and police departments, the senior center, South Shore Little League and many other very notable causes.
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Sgt. Ryan Peterson said the Clearlake Police Department conducted the operation.
Peterson said officers conducted numerous traffic stops resulting in them issuing three citations for speed violations, four citations for moving violations and eight citations for mechanical violations.
Two people were arrested with active warrants for their arrest, two people were issued citations for driving on suspended driver's licenses and one person was cited for operating a motor vehicle without a license, Peterson said.
He said officers made one arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Another arrest was made after officers stopped and recovered a stolen vehicle out of Lakeport. That incident resulted in a brief closure of Highway 53, Peterson said.
With the summer months and vacations underway, Peterson said there tends to be an increase in traffic volume, traffic-related incidents, collisions and impaired driving.
In a recent local survey, Peterson said speeding and impaired driving were identified as top concerns from the public.
There is also an increased concern of speeding vehicles in the area commonly referred to as the “Avenues” due to the recent road improvements, Peterson said.
The Clearlake Police Department reminded drivers that speeding, not wearing seat belts and distracted driving can put you and others in danger.
“It is also important that if you plan on drinking alcohol, taking medication, or other substances which would impair your driving, plan for a sober driver or stay home,” said Peterson.
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What is the Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee?
Residents from Lake County’s richly diverse communities watched on Tuesday, Feb. 23, as the Lake County Board of Supervisors unanimously proclaimed “Promoting Tolerance, Respect, Equity and Inclusion” among their utmost priorities.
Board members affirmed their commitment to host a community visioning forum to unearth priorities in the following categories:
— Meaningful actions and activities that will build bridges where there may be walls;
— Fostering tolerance, respect, understanding, equity and inclusion;
— Promoting non-violence and non-violent conflict resolution;
— Focusing resources on underlying causes and conditions that lead to inequitable resource and justice distribution; and
— Relevant solutions for any social injustices, as they may come to light.
Community members and leaders from the county of Lake, cities of Lakeport and Clearlake and tribal governments that agreed with the board’s proclamation volunteered to be a part of this historic effort, by applying for a spot on the new Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee.