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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Public Works Department is advising that the parking lot area between Fourth and Fifth Streets by Library Park will be closed to through traffic due to construction.

The closure will take place on Monday, Aug. 30, and Tuesday, Aug. 31.

The Fifth Street Boat ramp will remain open.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Few events bring Lake County’s diverse communities together like the Lake County Fair. It is a meaningful part of the annual rhythm of life in our county.

Now, the Lake County Board of Supervisors and the Health Services Department are partnering to offer multiple opportunities for people that get vaccinated against COVID-19 to earn free admission to the fair.

There are four different opportunities to get vaccinated and get your free ticket before arriving at the fair:

— Thursday, Aug. 26, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Lake County Health Services, 922 Bevins Court, Lakeport, serving residents age 12 and over. Parent/guardian consent is required for minors.

— Friday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.: Lower Lake Town Hall, 16195 Main St., Lower Lake, serving residents age 18 and over.

— Monday, Aug. 30, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Lake County Health Services, 922 Bevins Court, Lakeport, serving residents age 12 and over.

— Wednesday, Sept. 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:: Lake County Health Services, 922 Bevins Court, Lakeport, serving residents age 12 and over (OPTUM mobile van).

Additionally, the county of Lake and OPTUM are partnering to provide a mobile vaccination van on-site, each day of this year’s Lake County Fair (Thursday, Sept. 2, through Sunday, Sept. 5).

Get vaccinated and get in for free.

The vaccination van will be set up near the front fairgrounds gate during the following hours:

— Thursday, Sept. 2, and Friday, Sept. 3: Noon to 9 p.m.
— Saturday, Sept. 4, and Sunday, Sept. 5: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Why get vaccinated?

Unvaccinated Lake County residents age 12 and older were seven times more likely to get COVID-19 in the period from Aug. 1 to 15.

Vaccination has also proven highly protective against severe complications, hospitalization and death from the virus.
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. — The Mendocino National Forest Upper Lake Ranger District office will be closed Aug. 25 and Sept. 2 and 3 to support wildfire response and management throughout the western United States.

“We regret limiting our public service at the Upper Lake District office,” Mendocino National Forest Supervisor Ann Carlson said. “But as the state and greater region continue to have critical fire support needs, we’re committed to assisting in any way we can.”

In July, former Forest Service Chief Victoria Christiansen issued a memorandum requesting all Forest Service units prioritize personnel and resources to support wildfire response.

Due to the extreme conditions across the nation and the dynamic nature of mobilizing support resources, the public is encouraged to check the Mendocino National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino for the latest updates on office and forest closures.

For more information or immediate service needs, please contact the Mendocino National Forest’s headquarters in Willows at 530-934-3316.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Are you a voter displaced by the Cache fire temporarily or permanently?

If you have been affected by the Cache fire, the Lake County Registrar of Voters Office will ensure you are able to vote.

If you are a voter that has been temporarily displaced from your home, and intend to return to your residence in the future, and/or mail is disrupted, you may continue to use your permanent residence address.

Below are your options:

— You can come to our office and pick up a replacement ballot, anytime from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) and on Election Day, Sept. 14, from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. In addition, this office will also be open during normal business hours of 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11.

— Send an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. requesting a replacement ballot be mailed to you with your name, Lake County residence address, date of birth, and the name of the election as well as the mailing address you would like your new ballot sent to.

— Call the elections office at 707-263-2372 and request a replacement ballot be mailed to you, by providing staff with your name, Lake County residence address, date of birth, as well as the mailing address you would like your new ballot sent to.

— If your mail is being held at the Clearlake Post Office, please contact the Clearlake Post Office for assistance on retrieving your ballot there.

If you are a voter who has been displaced permanently, you can update your Lake County or California residence address and/or mailing address by re-registering to vote online at https://registertovote.ca.gov/ or you can call our office and have a form mailed to you. Registration forms are also available at local post offices or local libraries.

A completed voter registration form must be either personally delivered to the Registrar of Voters Office on or before Aug. 30 or, postmarked on or before Aug. 30 and received by mail by the Registrar of Voters Office or complete an online voter registration form on or before 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 30.

For additional information phone 707-263-2372 or toll-free at 888-235-6730.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A group of local farmers will welcome visitors to their operations during a special September tour.

The Big Valley Small Farms Tour will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19.

Included in the tour will be the Ripe Choice Farm, Peace and Plenty Farm, Edenberry Farm, Finca Castelero Farm, Bell Haven Flower Farm and Campdonico Olive Farm.

Each farm is unique in presenting award winning, nationally recognized certified organic produce, fruit, olive oils, event venues and farm stays.

On this day they will pull away the curtain and show you behind the scenes of what they offer.

Meet and greet the owners of our farms. Leave as friends.

Explore and experience the eat healthy social movement known as “farm to fork”.

For more information contact Mark Lipps at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 310-849-9181.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The First 5 Lake County Commission will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 25.

The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. on Zoom. The meeting ID is 981 9532 7888, password is 515548. Participants also can join the meeting by phone at 669-900-6833.

Meeting documents can be found here.

Agenda items include a discussion on a family home ownership wrap-around; approval of a policy change update for recently approved contracting and procurement, conflict of interest and administrative cost allocation; approval of the 2021-22 budget revision; a travel request; approval of a $4,500 funding request from Adventist Health Clear Lake for medical transportation; a one-year grant extension process; and a presentation on Head Start enrollment.

The commission also will consider extending the terms of at-large commissioners Allison Panella and Carly Sherman through August 2023.

There also will be executive director and commissioner reports, public comment and announcements.

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