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The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 18.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8, online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and on the county’s Facebook page. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
Because the meeting will be held virtually, members of the public are asked to submit comments on items to
Written comments for this special meeting must be submitted to the clerk to the Board of Supervisors by 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17.
During the meeting, Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace will offer his weekly comprehensive COVID-19 situational update.
Pace and Public Health staff will then present their local variance plan to accelerate through the later phases of Stage 2 of California’s COVID-19 Response Resilience Roadmap.
Once reviewed by State Public health officials, the local variance would grant Pace the authority to reopen some additional Lake County businesses.
Pace’s plan will require mandatory masking for reopening all businesses through Stage 2.
The plan calls for beginning Stage 1 to begin on May 26. It will allow for reopening destination retail; personal services, limited to car washes, pet grooming, tanning facilities and landscape gardening; outdoor dining restaurants with social distancing, not gaming areas or bars; office-based businesses, although telework remains strongly encouraged; outdoor museums and open gallery places; government offices that were deemed non-essential; and childcare expanded to children of nonessential workers.
Phase two will begin on June 9. It will allow for dine-in restaurants with social distancing, not gaming or bars; day camps, after school programs, carried out in stable groups of 10 children or fewer, without changes from one group to another.
Schools will remain closed until the fall, the plan states.
Pace offers an in-depth explanation of his plan in this commentary.
Prior to reopening all businesses must complete a reopening business plan, social distancing plan and a self-certification attestation form that must be posted at the entrance of each business entrance and must be made available for the public.
The board also will consider submitting a letter to the state in support of the county’s variance attestation form, in accordance with state guidelines.
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The council will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 18.
To speak on an agenda item, access the meeting remotely here or join by phone by calling 213- 929-4231 or toll-free, 866-901-6455. The access code is 673-889-880; the audio pin will be shown after joining the webinar. Those phoning in without using the web link will be in “listen mode” only and will not be able to participate or comment.
Comments can be submitted by email to
Please indicate in the email subject line "for public comment" and list the item number of the agenda item that is the topic of the comment. Comments that read to the council will be subject to the three minute time limitation (approximately 350 words). Written comments that are only to be provided to the council and not read at the meeting will be distributed to the council prior to the meeting.
The council’s single item of business is to consider a letter of support for Lake County’s variance to accelerate the pace of advancing through Stage 2 of the State’s Pandemic Roadmap to be submitted to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Board of Supervisors will meet at 10 a.m. Monday to consider the variance and its own letter of support.
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Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic animated stories from Weston Woods with thematically aligned nonfiction ebooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning.
This engaging digital resource for children in grades Pre-K through third will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills, and introduces them to a world of knowledge and exploration.
Your child can access Scholastic BookFlix with a Lake County Library card anywhere there is an internet connection.
Patrons can access bookflix by heading to the library website at http://library.lakecountyca.gov and clicking on digital content. This interactive resource will help them get excited about reading and books, and extends learning beyond school hours.
BookFlix includes classic animated stories, each paired with a related nonfiction ebook. BookFlix has Spanish language versions of the stories.
With the “Read-aloud Supports” students can hear each book narrated, and also hear definitions of key words and directions for each activity. Educational puzzlers let children show what they have learned.
Safe, age-appropriate web links selected by Scholastic’s editors give kids the opportunity to extend their learning on a topic. The “Meet the Creator” section inspires kids to learn more about each fiction book.
Scholastic BookFlix is specifically created to support non-, beginning, and reluctant readers — it’s the perfect resource for independent reading practice at school and at home.
With a library card, patrons can access the library’s array of digital services without the need to visit a local branch. If you need a library card, you can create an online card with the application form on the library website.
If you have a question about an existing library account, call 707-263-8817 and leave a message. Library staff will be available by phone during normal operating hours to assist with the digital resources.
The Lake County Library continues to offer services during the COVID19 stay at home. If you want to keep up with library news, sign up for free weekly email updates on the library’s homepage.
Jan Cook is a library technician for the Lake County Library.
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While the shelter has moved most of its dogs into foster, potential adopters can make appointments to meet and adopt available dogs.
The following dogs are ready for adoption or foster.
‘Lady’
“Lady” is a female German Shepherd mix.
She has been spayed.
She is dog No. 3683.
‘Princess’
“Princess” is a female German Shepherd with a black and tan coat.
She has been spayed.
Princess is young and energetic. She previously lived around a smaller dog and has been around the office cat. She will benefit from training and attention.
She is dog No. 3669.
‘Spud’
“Spud” is a male American Staffordshire Terrier with a short brindle and white coat.
He has been neutered.
He is dog No. 3733.
‘Tyson’
“Tyson” is a male American Staffordshire Terrier with a short gray and white coat.
He has been neutered.
He is dog No. 1863.
Clearlake Animal Control’s shelter is located at 6820 Old Highway 53, off Airport Road.
Hours of operation are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The shelter is closed Sundays, Mondays and major holidays; the shelter offers appointments on the days it’s closed to accommodate people.
Call the Clearlake Animal Control shelter at 707-273-9440, or email
Visit Clearlake Animal Control on Facebook or at the city’s website.
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