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After registering unusually high temperatures across the globe, May 2020 tied with 2016 as the world’s warmest May on record, according to scientists at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information.
The heat wasn’t just limited to May. The three-month season (March through May) and the year to date (January through May) ranked second-warmest in the 141-year global record.
Here’s a closer look into NOAA’s latest monthly global climate report.
Climate by the numbers
May 2020
The average global temperature in May was 1.71 degrees F (0.95 of a degree C) above the 20th-century average, tying with May 2016 as the hottest May on record. For the Northern Hemisphere, it was the hottest May recorded, with a temperature of 2.14 degrees F (1.19 degrees C) above average.
March through May 2020
The average global temperature for the season spanning March through May was 1.91 degrees F (1.06 degrees C) above average, making it the 2nd hottest such period on record behind 2016. The Northern Hemisphere had its 2nd-warmest spring, and the Southern Hemisphere had its 3rd-warmest autumn on record.
Year to date: January through May
The period from January through May (YTD) was also the 2nd hottest on record after 2016, with a global temperature of 1.98 degrees F (1.10 degrees C) above the 20th-century average of 55.5 degrees F (13.1 degrees C).
South America, Europe, Asia and the Gulf of Mexico region had their warmest YTD on record.
More notable climate stats and facts
– Arctic sea ice was low, again: The May average Arctic sea ice coverage was the fourth smallest in the 42-year record, 7.0 percent below the 1981–2010 average, according to analysis by the National Snow and Ice Data Centeroffsite link.
– Some places chilled out a bit: Cooler-than-average temperatures were seen during May across much of Canada, the eastern contiguous United States, eastern Europe and Australia, where temperatures ran at least 1.8 degrees F (1.0 degree C) below average.
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The new cases bring the county’s total to 40, Public Health reported.
Six of those cases are active, 34 are recovered and Public Health said there are no hospitalizations currently.
“We definitely had a bump in cases this weekend,” Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace told Lake County News.
“Most were related to previously identified cases, so are part of two different clusters and connected through contact tracing. All are at home and stable at this point. One was a possible community transmission, we are getting more information,” Pace said.
As of Monday, approximately 4,047 tests of Lake County residents have been conducted, with the results of 250 of those tests pending, according to the Public Health COVID-19 dashboard.
Pace said he plans to start posting demographics once Lake County hits the threshold of 50 confirmed cases.
He said that information will include general location, age and gender, and there also may be information included about where they contracted the virus.
By Monday night, Public Health departments statewide were reporting more than 184,000 COVID-19 cases in California and approximately 5,565 deaths.
Case totals for neighboring counties are Colusa, seven; Glenn, 42; Mendocino, 62; Napa, 239; Sonoma, 935; and Yolo, 347.
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The court, like the rest of Lake County, was impacted when on March 18 Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace issued a countywide shelter in place order that went into effect the following day due to COVID-19. On March 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order ordering all Californians to stay at home.
While those two orders remain in place, the court and other sectors of the community have begun to slowly reopen, implementing social distancing, limiting the size of gatherings while Pace and the governor have issued separate orders requiring face masks.
Court officials said significant steps have been taken to comply with Dr. Pace’s orders and to protect court users and staff from the spread of COVID-19.
As part of its reopening plan, officials said the court has limited the number of cases on calendar, will require social distancing in court facilities, will require face coverings and will continue to handle matters via remote means whenever possible.
Remote court hearings
The court will continue to hold the following hearings by remote appearance for the month of July.
All attorneys and parties must appear by phone/video as directed by the court. The court will provide instructions for the remote appearance.
Hearing dates for the following calendars will remain as presently set:
– Daily in-custody criminal arraignments.
– Juvenile detention hearings.
– Felony law and motion, Department 3, Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m.
– Sentencings, Department 3, Mondays at 1:30 p.m.
– Misdemeanor disposition/setting and motions, Department 1, Mondays at 8:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
– Misdemeanor settlement conferences, Department 1, Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
– Civil law and motion, Department 2, Mondays at 9 a.m.
– Civil case management, Department 2, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
– Conservatorships, Department 2, Mondays at 1:30 p.m.
– Probate, Department 2, Mondays at 2 p.m.
– Department of Child Support Services Family Support, Clearlake Branch Tuesdays at 9 a.m.
– Domestic violence restraining orders, Department 2, Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m.
– Family law and motion, Department 2, Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
– Juvenile delinquency and dependency calendars, Mondays, 8:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Department 4.
– Civil harassment restraining order calendar, Tuesdays, 8:15 a.m., Department 4.
– Civil settlement calendar, Tuesdays, 9 a.m., Department 4.
Trials and contested hearings
The court will continue conducting in-person trials or contested hearings which will be direct set for Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
The number of cases set on a given date/time have been limited to allow for appropriate social distancing.
Felony law and motion, preliminary hearings
The felony law and motion calendar will be held by remote appearance. However, out-of-custody defendants ordered to appear will be required to attend in person.
Preliminary hearings will continue to be held in person.
Misdemeanor arraignment calendar
The misdemeanor arraignment calendar will continue to be held in person. The number of cases set on a given date/time have been limited to allow for appropriate social distancing.
Jury trials
The court will begin conducting jury trials July 8, 2020, as necessary. If you receive a jury summons for a date after July 8, you are required to appear.
Steps have been taken to minimize the risk to jurors, including reducing the number of jurors who are summoned to appear at one time.
Jurors who are unable to serve because they are high-risk for COVID-19 related complications will be excused prior to coming to the courthouse. Additional details about the excusal process and precautions will be provided with the jury summons.
Clearlake Branch Operations: Small claims/traffic/unlawful detainer
The Clearlake Branch will continue to hold court calendars in-person. The number of cases set on calendar have been limited and staff will limit the number of people who enter the building to ensure proper social distancing.
Self-Help Center
The Self-Help Center will continue to provide service by remote means only. Litigants can contact the Self-Help Center by phone at 707-994-4612, or email
Court clerk’s offices
The court clerk’s offices continue to be open to the public daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The public is encouraged to continue to make use of the drop-box whenever possible, to avoid a person-to-person interaction.
The court will continue to issue updates at its website at www.lake.courts.ca.gov .
All Judicial Council forms may be found at https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm .
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The town hall will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Pacific Time.
Thompson will be joined by special guest, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond for a discussion about education and what is being done to support students and help them succeed virtually in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
This is the ninth in a series of virtual town halls. All constituents of California’s Fifth Congressional District and members of the press are invited to join.
This event will be held over Zoom and interested participants must email Thompson’s office at
The event will also be streamed on Facebook Live via Thompson’s page, https://www.facebook.com/RepMikeThompson/ .
Thompson represents California’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.