LAKEPORT
KPFZ temporarily off the air due to unknown causes
Lake County Community Radio, KPFZ, 88.1 FM, is off the air due to as yet unknown causes.
Currently, there is no estimate for return to normal on-air programming.
Weather related damage and possibly major equipment failures are believed to have contributed to the
loss of our ability to broadcast. A technical team of volunteers is making progress in diagnosing the
problem and will soon provide a report and path forward.
Listeners are encouraged to use the live streaming function to hear their favorite music and talk shows.
Access live streaming via the station website, kpfz.org.
The all-volunteer, non-commercial community radio station is host to a diverse collection of music and
one-of-a-kind talk show programs primarily focusing on local community issues.
To access the schedule of programs and for the latest information on the timing for return to full power,
visit the station website, kpfz.org or visit the KPFZ Facebook page.
For more information or to reach station management or the Board of Directors, call the office at 707-
263-3640 and leave a message.
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SACRAMENTO
California invested $1.3 billion in nearly 19,500 climate projects in 2022
California has released the annual report for California Climate Investments, which in 2022 implemented nearly 19,500 new projects through $1.3 billion in funding, with $933 million directly benefiting disadvantaged communities and low‑income communities and households.
In 2022, 74% of investments – almost $1 billion – supported communities and households facing greater economic and environmental challenges. The 2022 investments are expected to cut 10.4 million metric tons of pollution over the course of the projects.
The state has invested more than $9.3 billion under this program statewide since 2014, which has:
- Planted more than 20 million trees in urban and wildland areas
- Conserved or restored 891,000 acres of land
- Funded 10,300 affordable housing units
- Implemented 1,060 projects expanding or creating new transit services
- Supported employment opportunities with over 21,300 jobs
- Issued more than 427,500 rebates for zero‑emission or plug‑in hybrid vehicles
Along with the report, the California Air Resources Board also released Legislative District Fact Sheets and updates to the Project Map, interactive Story Map and Data Dashboard. New Project Profiles also highlight narrative stories for individual projects.
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LAKE COUNTY
Local author signing at Lake County libraries
Local author Kit DeCanti has been thrilling readers with her Cobb Mountain Mystery Series since 2009. The series finale, Cobb MT-JOURNEYS END, is now available from Amazon. DeCanti’s last book will answer every question and send readers back to the first five books, eager to reread and discover more secrets. In April and May, Ms. DeCanti will be signing copies at three libraries around Lake County:
- Lakeport Library on April 22 from 2-4pm
- Middletown Library on May 20 at 12:30pm
- Redbud Library on May 31 from 5-6:30pm
To learn more, call or visit any of the Lake County Library branches.
You can stay updated about Ms. DeCanti’s new releases, projects, and events on Facebook and on her website @ http://www.decantiproductions.com.
The Lake County Library is on the internet at http://library.lakecountyca.gov, Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary, Instagram @lakecountylibrary, and TikTok @lakecountycalibrary.
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LAKE COUNTY
LAKE COUNTY OES to host forum informing public about 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
The Lake County Office of Emergency Services is hosting a Public Information Session Thursday, April 20, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
Via Zoom:
https://lakecounty.zoom.us/j/99747678535?pwd=WExRMXd0bE5SaFJjOHhITjBvZFlPdz09
Meeting ID: 997 4767 8535. Passcode: 066291
The purpose of the meeting is to invite the public to learn more about the 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
Hazard Mitigation Planning forms the foundation for a community long-term strategy to reduce disaster-related losses, by breaking the repeated cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction.
There will be a brief presentation followed by discussion and opportunity for public input and feedback.
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PLACER COUNTY
Lake County Sheriff’s Office investigates inmate who passed away in their custody
On April 15, 2023, inmate Jason Ray, 41, in the care and custody of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, passed away while being treated for a medical condition at Sutter Roseville Medical Center in Placer County.
Lake County Sheriff’s Office activated the critical incident protocol and has begun an investigation into the in custody death. Ray was in custody pending prosecution for sexual assault. Additional details will be forthcoming as the investigation is ongoing.
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ST HELENA
Spring update from the CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
The CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) is announcing changes to its current firefighting staffing
levels while also supplying information on residential burning and our storm-related emergency response over the winter. Peak staffing levels are not expected until the summer, dependent on resource needs to match fire conditions.
Winter recap
LNU responded to 6,343 total incidents between Jan. 1 through March 31, an increase of 28 percent for incident response compared to the previous five-year average for the first three months of a year (LNU averaged 4,957 incidents from January-March between 2018-22).
LNU crews responded to increased storm-related emergencies and provided critical services, demonstrating their commitment to public service and community support.
Residential landscape burning status
Currently, in the State Responsibility Area (SRA) where CAL FIRE has jurisdictional authority, burning is allowed across the unit. Burn permits will begin being issued on or after May 1. Applications can be submitted online at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov
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