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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day for all eligible voters living in the Northshore Fire Protection District.

This special election is to vote on the proposed Measure “N,” a special tax on parcels of real property to be used for the costs of funding local emergency medical and fire services, hiring firefighters, and replacing outdated fire equipment and apparatus.

Additional information about the upcoming election can be found online at www.lakecountyca.gov/rov.

The polls, including the Office of the Registrar of Voters, opened at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m.

The polling place locations are as follows.

0000311 – UPPER LAKE
(Precincts 311A, 311B, 311C, 311E, 312A, 312B, 312C)
North Shore Christian Fellowship
9456 Main St.

0000341 – NICE
(Precincts 341 and 342)
Community Baptist Church
2877 E Highway 20

0000351 – LUCERNE
(Precincts 351A, 351B, 352A, 352B, 353A, 353B, 353C)
Lutheran Church Parish Hall
3863 Country Club Drive

0000381 – LONG VALLEY
(Precincts 381A, 381B, 381C, 381D, 382A, 382B, 383A, 383B, 384A, 384B)
Orchard Shores Clubhouse
500 Orchard Shores Drive
Clearlake oaks

Voters who vote at the polls can vote at their assigned polling place location until 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Contact the Office of the Registrar of Voters at 707-263-2372 if you have questions about your polling place.

Voters who have a vote-by-mail ballot can return it to any polling place location or the lake county office of the registrar of voters before 8 p.m. voters can also return their vote-by-mail ballot in the mail.

Ballots that are postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 5, and are received by the Registrar of Voters in the mail within three days after Election Day can be counted.

If you have not received your vote-by-mail ballot or have any other questions contact the Registrar of Voters Office at 707-263-2372 or visit us at 255 N Forbes St., on the second floor of the Lake County Courthouse, in Lakeport. The office will be open until 8 p.m.

Unofficial election results will be posted on the county website just after 8 p.m. and then updated as necessary until the election is certified.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Due to the end of daylight saving time on Sunday and with darkness falling an hour earlier, some drivers may find themselves struggling to stay alert.

The California Highway Patrol, Office of Traffic Safety and the California Department of Transportation are partnering to promote Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 3 to 10, to remind people of the dangers of drowsy driving at any time of year.

“Drowsy drivers put themselves and others at risk through a slower reaction time and the inability to pay attention,” said CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley. “A sleepy driver can be just as impaired or dangerous as one under the influence of alcohol or drugs.”

Data from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System showed an average of almost 7,000 collisions involving sleepy or fatigued drivers in each of the last three years.

Those collisions resulted in the deaths of 73 people in California in 2016, 47 people in 2017, and 47 in 2018.

“Driving when you are tired is risky and dangerous,” Office of Traffic Safety Director Barbara Rooney said. “The last thing you want to do is doze off behind the wheel. It is important that we all act responsibly and get enough rest before driving.”

Reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that getting enough sleep on a daily basis is the only true way to protect against drowsy driving.

“In a state the size of California, long drives between cities are common. Without enough rest, all of us may feel drowsy behind the wheel,” said Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. “We encourage drivers to stop at one of our 86 rest areas to stretch their legs or get a few minutes of shut-eye.”

Caltrans encourages motorists to take advantage of the more than 80 safety roadside rest areas it maintains throughout the state.

To find a rest area or to check for the latest travel information on state highways, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Every year, drivers 65 years of age and older look to the California Highway Patrol for assistance in maintaining or improving their ability to drive safely.

In response, the CHP provides the Age Well, Drive Smart program to equip senior drivers with the necessary tools to remain safe and confident on the road.

The Age Well, Drive Smart program covers various topics ranging from California driving laws, safe driving practices, and the effects of aging on a person’s ability to drive safely.

It is not uncommon for senior drivers to be unaware or deny changes in their physical or mental conditions which negatively affect their ability to drive safely.

Therefore, the Age Well, Drive Smart program was designed with a self-assessment component to assist senior drivers with identifying these changes and providing possible corrective options.

“The Age Well, Drive Smart program is an excellent course that helps address the many changes that affect our ability to drive as we all become senior drivers one day,” said Clear Lake Area CHP Commander Lt. Randy England. “We are happy to see that this has become a well-attended course, serving to educate our seniors so they are better drivers and our Lake County roads are safe.”

The Clear Lake Area CHP will be hosting the next Age Well, Drive Smart class on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m.

The class will be held at the Middletown Senior Center, 21256 Washington St.

This class is an excellent opportunity for senior drivers to refresh their knowledge of California driving laws, evaluate their driving abilities and improve their driving skills.

If you or a family member would like to attend the Age Well, Drive Smart class, please contact the Middletown Senior Center at 707-987-3113 for reservations, space for these classes is
Limited.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Firefighters are at the scene of a wildland fire in a remote area off of Highway 20 east of Clearlake Oaks that began on Monday night.

The Eagle fire was first dispatched as a smoke check shortly after 10:30 p.m. Monday.

The reporting party said they could see a fire while looking east toward Walker Ridge Road.

Firefighters responding to the scene reported over the air that they also could see flames on top of a hill in what appeared to be the Walker Ridge area.

Units from Cal Fire, Northshore Fire and Lake County Fire were dispatched to the fire, which took time to locate and access.

At one point, firefighters had wanted to have the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office helicopter Henry-1 respond to help locate it, but they then decided to hold off and a short time later, not long after 12 a.m. Tuesday, units reported that they arrived at scene.

The fire is located off of Walker Ridge Road toward Bartlett Springs, based on scanner reports.

Incident command asked for 10 additional engines, four dozers, six crews, four water tenders and two overhead personnel.

Just before 12:45 a.m., the fire was reported to be about 45 acres, running east to west, with light winds on it.

Radio traffic indicated units are staging on Walker Ridge Road near a repeater site, about 10 miles in off of the highway.

Shortly after 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, the fire was reported to be between 50 and 60 acres, with a potential for 200 to 300, radio reports indicated.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council this week will discuss a proposal to allow for control burnings in the city limits and consider appointing two of its members to an ad hoc committee of local governments that will address the public safety power shutoffs.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Community Development Director Kevin Ingram will ask the council to consider and discuss allowing the Lakeport Fire Protection District to sponsor and supervise controlled burning to mitigate fire hazards within the Lakeport city limits.

Ingram’s report explained that last year the council revised the Lakeport Municipal Code requiring hazardous weeds and dry vegetation that create a fire hazard to be abated by June 1 rather than the first week of July.

“As a part of that discussion staff was provided with direction to explore other possible ordinance revisions aimed at reducing wildfire hazard risks, most notably a possible revision to Section 8.11 of the Lakeport Municipal Code that prohibits ‘burning of all kinds’ within the City limits,” Ingram wrote.

He said that over the past few months, the city has been working with the Lakeport Fire Protection District, Lake County Air Quality Management District and interested citizens on possible amendments to the city code. They’ve identified potential revisions that would establish a permit procedure allowing for outdoor burning on properties larger than one acre in size, similar to what is permitted within the unincorporated areas of the county.

Permit requirements would include review and approval of individual properties by the Lakeport Fire Protection District and the review and approval of a smoke management plan by the Lake County Air Quality Management District, Ingram said.

Before bringing forward a formal ordinance revision, Ingram said the group is suggesting some supervised controlled burns to monitor the effectiveness of the revisions.

Ingram is seeking direction from the council on what actions to take next.

Also on Tuesday, City Manager Margaret Silveira will present to the council a proposal to select two council members to participate with the county of Lake and the city of Clearlake in an ad hoc committee that will draft communications and advocate for Lake County residents with regards to Pacific Gas and Electric’s public safety power shutdowns.

On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the regular council meeting on Oct. 22, the emergency meeting of Oct. 31 and the special joint meeting of Oct. 31; the Oct. 30 warrant register; confirmation of the continuing existence of a local emergency for the Mendocino Complex fire; confirmation of the continuing existence of a local emergency for the February 2019 storms; confirmation of the continuing existence of a local emergency for the October 2019 public safety power shutoff; receipt and filing of the draft minutes of the Oct. 9 MZAC meeting; authorize out-of-state travel for Officer Ryan Cooley to attend the Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Training Course in Socorro, New Mexico.

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Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club members getting ready for their annual mum show on Friday, November 8, 2019, in Lakeport, California. From left to right, Kathleen Steinberg, Jo Jameson, Barbara Swanson and Joyce Porterfield. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club invites the community to celebrate the splendor of fall flowers at its annual mum show.

The show will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Lakeport Yacht Club, next to the Fifth Street boat ramp in Lakeport.

The event is free and open to the public.

The theme for this year's show is “Mum Masquerade.” The arrangements will be created around this theme.

Organizers said the buds on the chrysanthemum plants are bursting with color and want to show off their beauty.

Growing mums is an all-year process. There are many varieties: incurve, reflex, decorative, pompom, single, semi-double, anemone, spoons, quill, spiders, brush and thistle, exotic or unclassified, gnomes, cascades and garden cushion.

The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club, or CLTTGC, has held judged chrysanthemum shows for many years.

Now members create a non-judged show – just for the pure joy of enjoying these beautiful flowers with all the varieties and share them with our community.

The flowers are presented in the form of floral arrangements and single stems. Last year they had more than 100 guests attending to view more than 50 arrangements.

The show is sponsored by the Kabatin-Red Bud Arrangers of CLTTGC. Shirley Estrem is the project manager, coordinating placement and classification, and Barbara Swanson is advising the Red Bud arrangers in assembling their “mum” creations.

Refreshments of cookies and cider will be available for your pleasure as you enjoy the show.

The CLTTGC is affiliated with the Mendo-Lake District and the California Garden Clubs Inc.

For more information visit www.clttgc.org or call Debra at 707-263-0889.
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LUCERNE, Calif. – Lake County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a honey oil lab explosion on Saturday night that resulted in a fire and an injury.

Firefighters were first dispatched to a residence in the 6000 block of First Avenue in Lucerne on the report of an explosion and fire shortly before 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

There were multiple reports from the scene of an explosion or multiple explosions immediately prior to the fire, with witnesses reporting that they believed someone was working in a shed.

From blocks away flames lit the night sky and shortly afterward embers could be seen falling from a tall tree that burned and was glowing.

The California Highway Patrol reported from the scene that First Avenue was shut down while the firefighting effort continued, but Highway 20 remained open.

At about 8 p.m., Northshore Fire’s incident command requested deputies respond to the scene due to finding a butane honey oil lab, based on radio reports.

Lt. Corey Paulich of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said when deputies arrived they were advised that the explosion and fire had been caused by a butane honey oil lab located in a shed.

He said fire units contacted Nicholas Jay Hofer, 36, of Lucerne in the driveway of the residence when they arrived.

Hofer had sustained severe injuries to his face and upper chest. Paulich said Hofer was transported to Sutter Lakeside Hospital and later airlifted to an out-of-county hospital for treatment.

Deputies conducted an investigation related to Hofer manufacturing a controlled substance inside the shed, Paulich said.

Paulich said the investigation will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for possible charges against Hofer for manufacturing a controlled substance.

Hofer has previous arrests, including in February 2004 for possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, destroying evidence and probation violations, and in October 2015 for taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, resisting arrest and receiving stolen property, according to local arrest records.

John Jensen contributed to this report.

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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this will discuss more issues related to power shutoffs and honor a local fire district.

The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.

The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.

Items on the agenda include untimed discussions related to the public safety power shutoffs and emergencies.

The board will discuss possible changes to policy as it relates to county employees and their work situations during times of disaster, power shutoffs and other related events.

There also will be consideration of appointment of two supervisors to serve on a committee with two city council members from Clearlake and from Lakeport to develop, propose and demand solutions to Pacific Gas and Electric-imposed public safety power shutoffs.

In an item scheduled for 9:10 a.m., the board will present a proclamation recognizing the South Lake County Fire Protection District for 50 years of ambulance.

The full agenda is below.

CONSENT AGENDA

5.1: Adopt proclamation recognizing the South Lake County Fire Protection District for 50 years of ambulance.

5.2: Approve agreement between the county of Lake and Management Connections for temporary clerical/analyst and appraiser aide personnel in the Assessor-Recorder's Office in an amount not to exceed $180,000 and authorize the chair to sign.

5.3: Approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Paragons LLC for the coordination of activities involved with the No Place Like Home and SB2 Grants for Fiscal Year 2019-20 in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the chair to sign.

5.4: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. for the Lake County Wrap Program, Foster Care Program and Intensive Services Foster Care Program for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for a contract maximum of $850,000 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.

5.5: Authorize CSAC-EIA to assign Carl Warren & Co. as Lake County’s third party claims administrator.

5.6: Approve budget transfer and new capital asset in the amount of $32,186 for the purchase of a 2019 Ram Promaster van and authorize the board chair to sign.

5.7: (Sitting as the Lake County Sanitation District Board of Directors) adopt resolution accepting the relocation of sewer facilities in Middletown Project, Bid 18-23, as complete and authorize the Special District administrator to sign the notice of completion.

5.8: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to the atmospheric river event of 2019.

5.9: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to the Mendocino Complex fire incident (River and Ranch fires).

5.10: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to the Pawnee fire incident.

5.11: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to the Clayton fire. not available not available

5.12: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to the atmospheric river storm of 2017.

5.13: Approve the continuation of a local emergency due to the Sulphur fire incident.

5.14: a) Adopt Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2019-127 Establishing Temporary Position Allocations For Fiscal Year 2019-2020, Budget Unit No. 1671, Buildings And Grounds; and b) authorize the Public Services director to appoint Dave Hendricks as interim facilities maintenance superintendent at Step 1, retroactive to Oct. 03, 2019.

5.15: Accept the irrevocable offer of dedication for roadway and public utility purposes - unnamed access road off Highway 29, 1 mile Westerly of Kits Corner – Rich-Ted Trucking (Siri) / Neasham lot line adjustment.

5.16: Approve the commercial lease between the county of Lake and Skypark Properties LLC, for property at 900 Airport Blvd, Lakeport, to be used as a pilots lounge for a three year term at $1,000.00 per month; and authorize the chair to sign the lease.

5.17: Approve long distance travel for Lake County Water Resources Invasive Species Coordinator Angela De Palma-Dow to attend and present at the 39th Annual International Symposium of the North America Lake Management Society in Burlington, Vermont, from Nov. 11 to 15, 2019.

TIMED ITEMS

6.2, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation recognizing the South Lake County Fire Protection District for 50 years of ambulance service.

6.3, 9:15 a.m.: Consideration of continuation of a local health emergency and order prohibiting the endangerment of the community through the unsafe removal, transportation, and disposal of fire debris for the Mendocino Complex fire.

6.4, 9:20 a.m.: Public hearing (THIS ITEM WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NOVEMBER 19, 2019 MEETING) consideration of a resolution amending the master fee schedule for departmental services rendered by the county.

UNTIMED ITEMS

7.2: Continued from the Oct. 22, 2019, meeting: Discussion and consideration of letter of intent to sell 7175 South Center Drive, Clearlake to Lake Transit Authority.

7.3: Addendum: Discussion of possible changes to policy as it relates to our employees and their work situation during times of disaster, public safety power shutoffs and other related events.

7.4: Consideration of appointment of two supervisors to serve on a committee with two city council members from Clearlake and from Lakeport to develop, propose and demand solutions to PG&E-imposed public safety power shutoffs.

7.5: Consideration of (a) board appointment of delegate and alternate to the Rural County Representatives Board of Directors for 2020; (b) board appointment of delegate and alternate to Golden State Finance Authority Board of Directors for 2020; and (c) board appointment of delegate and alternate to the Rural Counties Representatives of California Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors for 2020.

7.6: Discussion and consideration of area plan updates.

7.7: Consideration of a resolution amending Resolution No. 2019-70, Adopting a Policy for the Collection of Taxes Due Pursuant to the Lake County Cannabis Cultivation Tax Ordinance.

7.8: Consideration of an ordinance amending specified sections of Chapter 13 of the Lake County Code relating to administrative fines for violations of county code relating to the failure to obtain cannabis cultivation permits.

7.9: Consideration of Change Order No. One for Three SB1 Rehabilitation Improvement Projects, Bid No. 19-10, for a decrease of $5,334.02 and a revised contract amount of $560,718.23.

7.10: Consideration of (a) purchase of four fully equipped 2020 Ford Transit 150 PTV Jail Transport Vans from Redwood Ford from the Sheriff/Pursuit Vehicle Replacement Budget Unit 2217, Object Code 62.72 and (b) authorize the sheriff/coroner or his designee to issue a purchase order to Redwood Ford in the amount of $258,176.

CLOSED SESSION

8.1: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(2), (e) (3): Claim of Robinson.

8.2: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(2), (e) (5): One potential case.

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Coots on Clear Lake in Lake County, California. Photo by Kathleen Scavone.


LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The hypnotic poetry of Clear Lake has a way of sustaining the soul with its dramatic moods, colors and water-patterns.

True, this lake has its problems, but just being near the oldest lake in North America, and the largest lake wholly within California has a way of filling the senses.

Its rich and lively freshwater scent tells you that this lake attracts enormous numbers of waterfowl and holds a tremendous quantity and variety of fish.

Several varieties of grebes, geese, mergansers, bald eagles, golden eagles and more find the lake attractive.

With rugged mountains as a backdrop, the scene is set for a grand day of exploring at the lake's shores.

American coots, those plump duck-like birds about the size of a chicken are paddling about this morning.

The coots' discerning features of dark gray plumage and white bill ringed with black confirm that they are indeed coots, and not the pied-billed grebes with which I seem to confuse them.

Coots, relative of the rail, are otherwise distinguished by their habits of diving and dining on plant-life fresh from the lake, and can also be seen foraging along the shoreline.

They dine on a variety of worms, bugs, fish and even other bird's eggs from time-to- time.

Coots also make use of aquatic plants and stems to build their floating platform-like nests which both the male and female construct together.

During nesting season the males can be quite aggressive, punting intruders with their lobed toes while defending their territory.

Different than ducks, coots do not have webbed feet, and instead possess clown-like oversized feet that help them maneuver muddy flats. When they take flight they need to dash across the water before lifting off.

To make up for their awkward appearance during flight, coots can boast about their swimming and diving skills, since they excel at these underwater maneuvers.

Something else to look for: Coots have a habit of bobbing their heads back and forth while swimming – some call it a “funky chicken” look.

These hardy birds are seen almost all over North America, especially during the winter months when they flock to marshes, ponds and lakes.

Be sure to listen for their unusual croaks and grunts while bird-watching on Clear Lake.

Kathleen Scavone, M.A., is a retired educator, potter, freelance writer and author of “Anderson Marsh State Historic Park: A Walking History, Prehistory, Flora, and Fauna Tour of a California State Park” and “Native Americans of Lake County.”
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two men who died in separate crashes on Highway 20 last week.

The wrecks occurred late on Sunday, Oct. 27, on Highway 20 east of Clearlake Oaks and on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 29, on Highway 20 east of Manzanita Drive in Nice, as Lake County News has reported.

The Oct. 27 solo-vehicle wreck claimed the life of AJ Hee, 25, of Selma.

Hee was riding as a passenger in a 2006 Toyota Scion driven by 20-year-old Brandon Sadler of Bakersfield when Sadler lost control in a turn. The Toyota hit an embankment before rolling multiple times, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP said Hee was not wearing his seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene. Sadler was transported to Adventist Health in Clearlake to treatment of minor injuries.

On Oct. 29, a head-on wreck between a van and a semi claimed the life of Bruno Antonio Montero, 66, whose address was given as Oakley by the CHP but as Lucerne by the sheriff’s office.

The CHP said Montero was driving a white 2002 Ford E250 van eastbound when it veered left over a double left-turn lane and into the westbound lane, directly into the path of the Peterbilt semi-truck driven by 48-year-old David Jones, 48, of Ukiah.

Montero died at the scene and Jones was transported to Sutter Lakeside Hospital for treatment of minor injuries, the CHP said.

Both Jones and Montero were wearing their seat belts, according to the CHP.

The CHP said that neither drugs nor alcohol were suspected of being contributing factors in the either of the crashes.

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Association of Realtors reported that September real estate sales in Lake County were up nearly 25 percent from sales in September 2018.

There were 76 sales of single-family residences in September compared to 61 sales in September 2018.

Month-to-month sales dropped by 5 percent. August had 80 sales, the association reported.

Median sales prices performed the opposite of the number of sales. Month to month the median sales price increased 5.8 percent going from $259,500 in August to $274,500 in September.

The year to year median sales price dropped from $281,500 in September 2018 accounting for a 2.5 percent change.

“Interest rates are nearly at the best they have been in three years,” said Lake County Association of Realtors President Mary Benson. “With prices remaining relatively flat more buyers are able to qualify to purchase a home and realize the dream of homeownership.”

On the financing side of the business cash buyers purchased 25 percent of the sold homes, conventional loans 46.25 percent and FHA 7.5 percent. VA loans accounted for 7.5 percent of the sales and USDA loans 2.5 percent.

On a statewide basis the California Association of Realtors, or CAR, reported that the median sales price in California for September was $605,680, down 1.9 percent from August and up 4.7 percent from September 2018.

Existing, single-family home sales totaled 404,030 in September on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 0.5 percent from August and up 5.8 percent from September 2018.

The 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rate averaged 3.61 percent in September, down from 4.63 percent in September 2018, according to Freddie Mac. The five-year, adjustable mortgage interest rate was an average of 3.38 percent, compared to 3.68 percent in September 2018.

LAKE COUNTY NUMBERS AT A GLANCE

September 2019
Median price: $274,500
Units sold: 76
Median days to sell: 57

August 2019
Median price: $252,500
Units sold: 80
Median days to sell: 46

September 2018
Median price: $281,500
Units sold: 61
Median days to sell: 58
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has several new dogs, including little terriers and a big dog who lost her owner.

Dogs available for adoption this week include mixes of American Staffordshire Terrier, Brussels Griffon, chow chow, Labrador Retriever, pit bull, wirehaired terrier and Yorkshire Terrier.

Dogs that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed, microchipped and, if old enough, given a rabies shot and county license before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.

If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets hoping you'll choose them.

The following dogs at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (additional dogs on the animal control Web site not listed are still “on hold”).

“Brighton” is a female Labrador Retriever in kennel No. 28, ID No. 13171. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Brighton’

“Brighton” is a female Labrador Retriever who was brought to the shelter after her owner recently died.

She is estimated to be between 5 and 7 years of age, has a short black coat and weighs about 90 pounds.

Brighton is friendly and in need of a new, loving home. Friends of her late owner are having her groomed so she is ready for her new family.

She is in kennel No. 28, ID No. 13171.

“Honey” is a female Labrador Retriever-chow chow mix in kennel No. 22, ID No. 13146. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

'Honey'

“Honey” is a female Labrador Retriever-chow chow mix with a short black coat.

She has been spayed.

She's in kennel No. 22, ID No. 13146.

This male pit bull terrier is in kennel No. 24, ID No. 13172. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Pit bull terrier

This male pit bull terrier has a shot gray and white coat.

He is in kennel No. 24, ID No. 13172.

“Gracie” is a female Yorkshire Terrier in kennel No. 25, ID No. 13150. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Gracie’

“Gracie” is a female Yorkshire Terrier with a long black and brown coat.

She is in kennel No. 25, ID No. 13150.

“Scrappy” is a female wirehaired terrier in kennel No. 27a, ID No. 13174. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Scrappy’

“Scrappy” is a female wirehaired terrier with a coarse tan coat.

She is in kennel No. 27a, ID No. 13174.

“Scruffy” is a female Brussels Griffon in kennel No. 27b, ID No. 13175. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Scruffy’

“Scruffy” is a female Brussels Griffon with a medium-length tan coat.

She is in kennel No. 27b, ID No. 13175.

“Corn” is a male American Staffordshire Terrier in kennel No. 29, ID No. 12967. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Corn’

“Corn” is a male American Staffordshire Terrier with a short red coat.

He has been neutered.

He’s in kennel No. 29, ID No. 12967.

“Max” is a male pit bull terrier in kennel No. 31, ID No. 13173. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Max’

“Max” is a male pit bull terrier with a short tan and white coat.

He has been neutered.

Max is in kennel No. 31, ID No. 13173.

Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm .

For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.

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