SACRAMENTO
CAL FIRE seizes nearly 80,000 pounds of illegal firework
With support from regional fire and law enforcement officials, CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal (CAL FIRE-OSFM) announced Thursday the results of major efforts to curb the illegal importation of dangerous fireworks into California. Throughout May and June, CAL FIRE-OSFM law enforcement personnel conducted targeted interdiction operations along the California border seizing nearly 80,000 pounds of illegal fireworks.
“There is no excuse for breaking the law and attempting to transport illegal fireworks into California,” said
Chief Mike Richwine, California State Fire Marshal. “The illegal fireworks our peace officers have seized
puts a dent into the potential devastating injuries, fires, and damage to property that these dangerous devices
pose.”
CAL FIRE’s illegal fireworks interdiction occurred along the border of California and Nevada and during the
course of the operation, officers:
• Confiscated 79,411 pounds of dangerous fireworks,
• Conducted 932 traffic stops for various violations,
• Issued 215 citations for dangerous fireworks and additional violations,
• Arrested 3 individuals for various crimes.
In a press conference with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the California Fire Chiefs Association,
the US Attorney’s Office, and partnering agencies, CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal made their
message clear: California has zero tolerance for illegal fireworks and will enforce the law.
The use of illegal fireworks continuously poses a major threat that results in firefighters responding to hundreds of fires and medical emergencies. Each fiscal year, the state seizes over 220,000 pounds of
fireworks requiring disposal, with over 280,000 pounds collected since July 1, 2020. In the past five years,
firefighters have had to responded to over 5,000 emergencies caused by fireworks, with last year’s incidents
skyrocketing over three times more the number of incidents than average. These incidents caused serious
injuries and millions of dollars in property damage.
CAL FIRE wants everyone to enjoy the upcoming holiday and, along with fire service and our law enforcement partners, hopes to make this a safe and fire free 4th of July.
CAL FIRE has a detailed fireworks safety resource guide at ReadyforWildfire.org. Remember, One Less Spark this 4th of July, means One Less Wildfire.
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WASHINGTON D.C.
Thompson announces funding request for the Lake County Full circle Effluent Pipeline Project was included in appropriations bill
Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced Thursday that his request for $320,000 for the Lake County Full Circle Effluent Pipeline Preliminary Design Report Update was included in the Fiscal Year 2022 funding package released today by the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies. This legislation was marked up on Thursday and a statement from Thompson is below.
“Updated and protected water infrastructure is critical for our district, that’s why I requested $320,000 for the Lake County Full Circle Effluent Pipeline project. This funding could increase the use of geothermal power and reduce our dependence on less environmentally friendly power generation, all while making our region more resilient against drought.”
“A lack of adequate housing supply is one of the greatest obstacles to Lake County’s long-term recovery and future growth and development. Water and wastewater infrastructure development is critical, as we emerge from seven years of compounding natural disasters,” said Carol J. Huchingson, Lake County Administrative Officer. “Congressman Thompson understands the situation on the ground. His support of the Full Circle Effluent Pipeline project demonstrates that, and we appreciate his working alongside us to build a brighter future for ALL Lake County residents.”
Thompson was able to secure $320,000 for the Lake County Full Circle Effluent Pipeline Preliminary Design Report Update. This project would evaluate which of the existing wastewater treatment facilities in the project area would provide source water for the effluent pipeline the planned project features. With technological advances made since the completion of the 2004 Preliminary Design Report, this project will review alternatives for the final use of the treated effluent including geothermal energy production and agriculture irrigation.
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LAKEPORT
The Lake County Theatre Company is holding auditions for the role of Boolie for their production of Driving Miss Daisy
The Lake County Theatre Company is holding auditions for the role of Boolie. The character is a devoted son (to Daisy) and just wants his mama to be happy and safe. He’s a successful businessman in the family owned growing business in the South. The play takes place from 1948 to the late sixties. Boolie ages over the course of the show from his 40s to his 60s.
Auditions will be held virtually on Thursday, July 8 at 6 pm. In-person auditions will be held on Saturday July 10 at 2 pm. Callbacks (if needed) immediately follow on Saturday.
Contact Charise Reynolds for audition time slots – charise.reynolds@laketheatre.org. Go to LCTC.us to download the audition sides.
Show Dates: October 22 through 24, October 29 through 31, November 5 to 7, November 12 to 14. Performances will be live at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport, CA
