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: Roberta Lyons; Posted On Monday, 13 November 2023 02:24; 13 November 2023

Redbud Audubon plans program about sandhill cranes for November meeting

**Dr. Gary Ivey with a sandhill crane. Courtesy photo.**

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Redbud Audubon Society is pleased to host Dr. Gary Ivey with the International Crane Foundation for its Thursday, Nov. 16, Zoom program meeting starting at 7 p.m.

To register for the program, go to Redbud’s website, www.redbudaudubon.org and click on the registration link there.

Dr. Ivey will speak about the sandhill crane populations that breed and winter in California and the broader Pacific Flyway.

He will discuss the migration routes, wintering and breeding areas of the three subspecies that use the state.

Ivey will speak about their behavior and biology and also their conservation needs in California's Central Valley.

Dr. Ivey is a research associate and is an expert on sandhill cranes in the Pacific Flyway. He has worked with wildlife with a particular focus on sandhill cranes for over 40 years, concentrating his work on waterbirds, waterfowl and wetland conservation.

He also currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Trumpeter Swan Society and is leading efforts to restore breeding trumpeter swans to Oregon.

He served for 20 years as a biologist at several western refuges, including 15 years at Malheur Refuge.

He studied nesting ecology of sandhill cranes for his master’s thesis and wintering ecology of sandhill cranes for his PhD, both at Oregon State University.

He continues working to further conservation of cranes, trumpeter swans and other waterbirds in Western North America.

**Dr. Gary Ivey at the Reifel Sanctuary. Courtesy photo.**

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 10 November 2023 02:19; 10 November 2023

New mobile and web apps available for CalFresh and Cash Aid EBT cardholders

LOWER LAKE, Calif. — The California EBT Project, in partnership with the California Department of Social Services and the county’s EBT vendor, Fidelity Information Services Inc., will be providing a new mobile application for EBT cards.

The ebtEDGE Mobile Application and Web-enabled Cardholder Portal will be available for EBT Cardholders Nov. 10.

This is the only app that is approved by CDSS for your EBT card. Please stay tuned for more information on where to download the app.

What does this mean?

This tool will allow Cardholders to access their card information, and modify access using new features like:

• Biometric Access-Touch ID, Fingerprint or facial recognition on your mobile device.

• Block Transactions-Internet, and out-of-state transactions, either temporarily or permanently.

• Freeze and Unfreeze Card-Turn “on”/”off” your card when you want, and as often as you like.

• Card Replacement-a replacement card can be requested if card is lost or damaged.

• Change Pin-Ability to change your PIN when you want, and as often as you like, to keep it secure.

If you have an account already set up on https://www.ebt.ca.gov/cardholder/ :

• CA EBT Cardholders that are currently registered and have used the existing Cardholder Portal, available at www.ebt.ca.gov , since September of 2022, login credentials (username/password) will be migrated during the deployment.

• Cardholders with successfully migrated credentials will be prompted on their first login post deployment to set challenge questions to enhance the security of their existing accounts.

• Cardholders who receive the username/password is “invalid” message when attempting to login or want to register for the first time following the deployment will follow the instructions on the login page of the application.

EBT Customer Service will be available to assist Cardholders during the deployment and with new registrations. EBT Customer Service can be reached using either of the following methods:

• Customer Service Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• Toll-Free Customer Service Number:: 877-328-9677 (also found on the back of EBT card)

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¡Noticias emocionantes para los titulares de tarjetas EBT de CalFresh y Cash Aid!

LOWER LAKE, California – El Proyecto EBT de California, en asociación con el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de California (CDSS) y nuestro proveedor de EBT, Fidelity Information Services, Inc. (FIS) proporcionará una nueva aplicación móvil para su tarjeta EBT. La aplicación móvil ebtEDGE y el portal web para titulares de tarjetas estarán disponibles para los titulares de tarjetas EBT el 10 de noviembre de 2023. Esta es la única aplicación aprobada por CDSS para su tarjeta EBT. Estén atentos para obtener más información sobre dónde descargar la aplicación.

¿Qué significa esto?

Esta herramienta permitirá a los titulares de tarjetas acceder a la información de su tarjeta y modificar el acceso utilizando nuevas funciones como:

• Acceso biométrico-Touch ID, huella dactilar o reconocimiento facial en su dispositivo móvil

• Bloquear transacciones: transacciones por Internet y fuera del estado, ya sea temporal o permanentemente

• Congelar y descongelar tarjeta: encienda / "apague" su tarjeta cuando lo desee y con la frecuencia que desee

• Reemplazo de tarjeta: se puede solicitar una tarjeta de reemplazo si la tarjeta se pierde o se daña

• Cambiar el PIN: posibilidad de cambiar el PIN cuando quieras y con la frecuencia que quieras para mantenerlo seguro

Si ya tienes una cuenta configurada en https://www.ebt.ca.gov/cardholder/:

• Los titulares de tarjetas de CA EBT que estén registrados actualmente y hayan utilizado el portal de titulares de tarjetas existente, disponible en www.ebt.ca.gov , desde septiembre de 2022, las credenciales de inicio de sesión (nombre de usuario/contraseña) se migrarán durante la implementación.

• A los titulares de tarjetas con credenciales migradas correctamente se les pedirá en su primer inicio de sesión posterior a la implementación que establezcan preguntas de seguridad para mejorar la seguridad de sus cuentas existentes.

• Los titulares de tarjetas que reciban el mensaje de nombre de usuario/contraseña "no válido" al intentar iniciar sesión o quieran registrarse por primera vez después de la implementación seguirán las instrucciones de la página de inicio de sesión de la aplicación.

El servicio de atención al cliente de EBT estará disponible para ayudar a los titulares de tarjetas durante el despliegue y con los nuevos registros. Puede ponerse en contacto con el servicio de atención al cliente de EBT mediante cualquiera de los siguientes métodos:

• Correo electrónico de atención al cliente This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• Número gratuito de servicio al cliente: 877-328-9677 (también se encuentra en el reverso de la tarjeta EBT)

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 08 November 2023 02:04; 08 November 2023

Free hunter safety course offered in December

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A one and a half day hunter safety course will be offered to the first 12 applicants on Dec. 2 and 3 at the Highland Springs Range House, located at 3800 East Highland Springs Road.

The course will cover gun safety, principles of conservation and hunter ethics.

Students will have an opportunity to meet a game warden and experienced instructors, and will get hands-on experience with safe hunting equipment.

Successful completion of the class and exam will qualify you to obtain a hunting license.

Prior to the class all students will be required to read the “Guide to Hunting Responsibility and Safety” for two hours of class credit.

All prospective students must register with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website for this class.

Once you have registered you should immediately contact Robert Bridges at 707-263-5187 to obtain a copy of the class material.

Class hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3.

Students should bring a lunch and something to drink as there is no potable water at the range.

: BLM Ukiah Field Office; Posted On Saturday, 11 November 2023 23:21; 11 November 2023

BLM Ukiah Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions

NORTH COAST, Calif. — With cooler temperatures and measurable precipitation, the Bureau of Land Management has eased fire restrictions effective today for public lands managed by the Ukiah Field Office in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties.

Fire restrictions were originally initiated on June 28 to curb the risk of wildfire. The rescinded fire order is available on the website.

Public land visitors can again use campfires outside of developed campgrounds and posted recreation sites. Recreational target shooting may also resume in designated areas. Visitors are encouraged to check weather conditions for Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches to avoid shooting in hot, dry and windy conditions.

“Due to cooler fall weather conditions and declining wildfire danger, we are lifting seasonal fire restrictions,” said Ukiah Field Manager Nicholas Lavrov. “While weather conditions are no longer causing high wildfire danger, we still urge everyone to Recreate Responsibly to help minimize wildfire potential when visiting public lands.”

The public is reminded to remain cautious and practice good fire safety to help prevent wildfire.

Good fire-prevention safety tips include keeping vehicles off dry grass or brush; carrying a fire extinguisher, shovel and water; and getting a permit for any campfire or use of portable gas stoves. California campfire permits are available free online or at BLM, U.S. Forest Service and Cal Fire offices.

The statewide Fire Prevention Order remains in place for BLM-managed public lands in California.

Recreational target shooters are reminded that hot bullet fragments and exploding targets can spark a wildfire. Tracer round ammunition and incendiary devices are not allowed on BLM-managed public lands. Consider using paper targets to eliminate sparks. Recreational target shooters are required to pack out all spent shells, brass and targets. More information on safe recreational target shooting is available on the BLM website.

For more information on preventing wildfires and additional tips for keeping campfires and target shooting safe, visit ReadyForWildfire.org or call the Ukiah Field Office at 707-468-4000. The field office can also provide additional information on public lands available for target shooting.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Thursday, 09 November 2023 00:01; 09 November 2023

Eastlake Landfill, Public Services office to be closed Nov. 10

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Eastlake Landfill will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 11, and the Public Services Office will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day.

The Eastlake Landfill and the Public Services office will reopen on Monday, Nov. 13.

Regular operating hours at the landfill are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The Public Services Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding this subject or any solid waste topics in Lake County, please call 707-262-1618.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 03 November 2023 00:51; 03 November 2023

Kelseyville Girl Scout Troop 10145 to honor veterans with Nov. 10 pancake breakfast

**Members of Kelseyville Girl Scout Troop 10145. Courtesy photo.**

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — As Veterans Day approaches, the Kelseyville community is gearing up for a morning filled with patriotism, delectable pancakes and unwavering support for our dedicated veterans.

Kelseyville Girl Scout Troop 10145 proudly presents its second annual Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast at the Saw Shop Public House, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 10, from 8 to 11 a.m.

The cost is $10 per person for homemade pancakes, tasty eggs and savory thick slabs of bacon, along with orange juice and coffee.

Mark your calendars because this event is more than just a delightful breakfast; it's an opportunity for our community to come together and pay tribute to our local heroes.

The dedicated members of Kelseyville Girl Scout Troop 10145, renowned for their commitment to community service, will act as both hosts and servers for this special occasion. With beaming smiles, they'll be busy flipping pancakes and serving syrup to ensure an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

But that's not all. Your participation in this delicious breakfast will also create a profound impact. All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to supporting Wreaths Across America, a cherished organization that honors veterans resting at the Kelseyville Cemetery.

This is your chance to savor a delightful breakfast while giving back to those who've sacrificed so much for our freedom.

Don't forget to extend this heartfelt invitation to your family, friends and neighbors for a Veterans Day celebration filled with warmth and flavor. There's no better way to begin your day than with a satisfying meal, knowing that you're contributing to a noble cause.

Join them on Nov. 10. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of our veterans and in our community.

Community

Redbud Audubon plans program about sandhill cranes for November meeting

New mobile and web apps available for CalFresh and Cash Aid EBT cardholders

Free hunter safety course offered in December

BLM Ukiah Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions

Eastlake Landfill, Public Services office to be closed Nov. 10

Kelseyville Girl Scout Troop 10145 to honor veterans with Nov. 10 pancake breakfast

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