LAKE COUNTY
Limited public vaccination scheduling for those 65+ now available in Lake County
The County of Lake Health Services Department’s Public Health Division announced vaccination scheduling is now available for Lake County residents aged 65 or greater. Appointments are limited due to vaccine supply. Public Health will initially open up a few days of appointments, and then increase the number of available slots as they ensure adequate vaccine.
Those 65+ can visit http://health.co.lake.ca.us/Coronavirus/Vaccines.htm, and click the links to register. People that have difficulty navigating the online scheduling platform are encouraged to call 707-993-4644 for assistance. Officials stated: Do not call this number if online appointments are filled; check again in a few days, and see if more slots have opened up.
Remember, these appointments are for Lake County residents, 65 years old and older. Please do not make an appointment if you do not qualify. Officials noted, “We will check ID at the entrance of the site, and you will be turned away if you do not meet the criteria. Please also be patient, and do not show up at the sites without an appointment”
If you are in a group that has previously been vaccinated, but missed out for some reason, you can email MHOAC@lakecountyca.gov, and health officials will contact you when a spot is available.
When eligible, Lake County residents are encouraged to get vaccinated. Officials noted that If you have chronic medical conditions you are concerned may affect your ability to be safely vaccinated, please contact your medical provider.
Vaccine questions can now be answered by dialing 211 or texting “covid19” to 211-211. Additional resources are also available here:
http://health.co.lake.ca.us/Coronavirus/Vaccines.htm
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LAKE COUNTY
Lake County Fair Foundation drive through dinner and charity auction February 5 to 7
Foundation is hosting a Drive Through Dinner this weekend, on Saturday February 6 from 5 to 7:30. Dinner includes smoked tri-tip, chicken and fixings. Tickets are pre-sale. There are a few tickets still available, please visit https://www.lakecountyfairfoundation.com/wrangler-roundup. If you have any questions, please reply or reach out to Jeff Warrenburg at 925-381-0359
The online auction is open for preview and can be viewed at: https://www.stockshowauctions.com/auctions# The auction will be open for bidding from today (Friday February 5) at 12 to Sunday February 7 at 9 P.M. To bid you will need to register and create an account. We have some really amazing donations! Please share with friends and family. You do not need a ticket to participate in the auction. Check it out! If you have questions, please reply or reach out to Katy Evans 707-272-9163
Lastly, if you would like to join the foundation, please visit: https://www.lakecountyfairfoundation.com/membership. If you have questions about membership, please contact David Brown at 707-533-7872.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
Rep. Garamendi reappointed Chair of Readiness Subcommittee for the 117th Congress
This week, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, was selected by his committee colleagues to continue serving as Chair of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness for the 117th Congress.
The Readiness Subcommittee oversees one-third of the Department of Defense’s budget—the largest of any subcommittee on the Armed Services Committee. The subcommittee has jurisdiction over programs related to training, logistics, equipment, maintenance, the management of over 1,100 military installations and bases worldwide, and efforts to improve energy resiliency, including climate change adaptation, and environmental health issues.
“I’m honored to be reappointed by my Congressional colleagues to serve as Chair of the Readiness Subcommittee,” Garamendi said. “I’m excited to build upon the progress we’ve achieved the last two years. The Readiness Subcommittee has worked tirelessly to help the military prepare for the effects of climate change and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, address contamination and health risks associated with Per- and Polyfluorinated Compounds (PFAS), support our military installations like Travis and Beale Air Force Bases in my district, and ensure service members and their families have the best on-base housing possible.
“I will remain steadfast in my determination to ensure that our men and women in uniform have the support they need to defend and serve our great nation. I look forward to achieving this goal with my new and returning colleagues on the Readiness Subcommittee,” Garamendi concluded.
A summary of the accomplishments the Readiness Subcommittee achieved in 2019 under Garamendi’s chairmanship is available at https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases/garamendi-secures-wins-california-and-nation-2020-national-defense. A summary of the Subcommittee’s 2020 accomplishments under Garamendi’s chairmanship is available online at https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases/readiness-chairman-garamendi-secures-major-wins-fy21-national-defense
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