How to resolve AdBlock issue? LAKEPORT, Calif. – The University of California Cooperative Extension invites community members interested in the Master Gardener Program to December orientation meetings.
Those interested in gardening and helping other gardeners in Lake County are encouraged to consider applying to become a University of California Master Gardener.
Master Gardeners are volunteer staff of the University of California who have been trained and certified to extend research-based horticultural information to the public.
The orientation meetings will provide an overview of the UCCE Master Gardener Program and what is expected of a UC Master Gardener volunteer.
The information will be presented by current UC Master Gardener volunteers and the Master Gardener Program Coordinator Gabriele O’Neill. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.
The orientations will take place at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, and Friday, Dec. 2, in the conference room of the Agricultural Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.
Please RSVP to one orientation date by calling 707-263-6838 or by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Only one orientation meeting is necessary to attend, not both.
If you are unable to attend, please notify them so they can arrange an alternate date by calling the UCCE office at 707-263-6838 so they can arrange an alternative time for an orientation.
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Earth News: Study sheds new insights into global warming trends
A new multi-institutional study of the temporary slowdown in the global average surface temperature warming trend observed between 1998 and 2013 concludes the phenomenon represented a redistribution of energy within the Earth system, with Earth’s ocean absorbing the extra heat.
The phenomenon was referred to by some as the “global warming hiatus.” Global average surface temperature, measured by satellites and direct observations, is considered a key indicator of climate change.
In a paper published Tuesday in Earth’s Future, a journal of the American Geophysical Union, lead author Xiao-Hai Yan of the University of Delaware, Newark, along with scientists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena and several other institutions, discuss new understanding of the phenomenon.
The paper grew out of a special U.S. Climate Variability and Predictability Program (CLIVAR) panel session at the 2015 American Geophysical Union fall meeting.
“The hiatus period gives scientists an opportunity to understand uncertainties in how climate systems are measured, as well as to fill in the gap in what scientists know,” said Yan.
“NASA’s examination of ocean observations has provided its own unique contribution to our knowledge of decadal climate trends and global warming,” said study co-author Veronica Nieves of JPL and the University of California, Los Angeles. “Scientists have more confidence now that Earth’s ocean has continued to warm continuously through time. But the rate of global surface warming can fluctuate due to natural variations in the climate system over periods of a decade or so.”
Where’s the missing heat?
While Yan said it’s difficult to reach complete consensus on such a complex topic, a thorough review of the literature and much discussion and debate revealed a number of key points on which these leading scientists concur:
• From 1998 to 2013, the rate of global mean surface warming slowed, which some call the “global warming hiatus.”
• Natural variability plays a large role in the rate of global mean surface warming on decadal time scales.
• Improved understanding of how the ocean distributes and redistributes heat will help the scientific community better monitor Earth’s energy budget. Earth’s energy budget is a complex calculation of how much energy enters our climate system from the sun and what happens to it: how much is stored by the land, ocean or atmosphere.
“To better monitor Earth’s energy budget and its consequences, the ocean is most important to consider because the amount of heat it can store is extremely large when compared to the land or atmospheric capacity,” said Yan.
According to the paper, “arguably, ocean heat content – from the surface to the seafloor – might be a more appropriate measure of how much our planet is warming.”
Charting future research
In the near term, the researchers hope this paper will lay the foundation for future research in the global change field.
To begin, they suggest the climate community replace the term “global warming hiatus” with “global surface warming slowdown” to eliminate confusion.
“This terminology more accurately describes the slowdown in global mean surface temperature rise in the late 20th century,” Yan said.
The scientists also called for continued support of current and future technologies for ocean monitoring to reduce observation errors in sea surface temperature and ocean heat content.
This includes maintaining Argo, the main system for monitoring ocean heat content, and the development of Deep Argo to monitor the lower half of the ocean; the use of ship-based subsurface ocean temperature monitoring programs; advancements in robotic technologies such as autonomous underwater vehicles to monitor waters adjacent to land (like islands or coastal regions); and further development of real- or near-real-time deep ocean remote sensing methods.
Yan’s research group reported in a 2015 paper that some coastal oceans (e.g., U.S. East Coast, China Coast) responded faster to the recent global surface warming rate change than the global ocean.
“Although these regions represent only a fraction of the ocean volume, the changing rate of ocean heat content is faster here, and real-time data and more research are needed to quantify and understand what is happening,” Yan said.
Variability and heat sequestration over specific regions (e.g., Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern Oceans, etc.) require further investigation, the authors conclude.
However, there is broad agreement among the scientists and in the literature that the slowdown in the global mean surface temperature increase from 1998 to 2013 was due to increased uptake of heat energy by the global ocean.
This research was funded by NASA, the National Science Foundation and NOAA. Other participating institutions include the NOAA, Silver Spring, Maryland; the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Boulder, Colorado; Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, California; and the University of Washington, Seattle.
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GoFundMe announces $10,000 #GoBeyondGiving Challenge
GoFundMe, the world’s largest social fundraising platform, has announced a new contest to celebrate the holiday season.
During this time of thankfulness and giving back, GoFundMe is challenging people to #GoBeyondGiving by starting a GoFundMe for those in need, community improvement projects, or a charity.
By using the hashtag #GoBeyondGiving, campaign organizers will be entered to win a $10,000 donation to their cause.
As part of this holiday initiative, GoFundMe wants to show thanks to campaign organizers who are giving back.
Every month, GoFundMe gives over $100,000 to deserving campaigns nominated by GoFundMe employees as part of our Gives Back program.
This month, GoFundMe employees will nominate #GoBeyondGiving campaigns, and surprise more than 100 campaigns on Giving Tuesday, November 29, with $1,000 donations.
In addition, all GoFundMes started on behalf of charities will be part of a new partnership with PayPal Giving Fund, with more than one million charities to select from.
“Now more than ever, we need to focus on kindness, empathy, and paying it forward by giving back,” said Rob Solomon, GoFundMe CEO. “From Fidencio the Paleta Man to Chauncy’s Chance, we’ve seen how ordinary people who start GoFundMe campaigns can change someone’s world. With our #GoBeyondGiving challenge and Giving Tuesday donations, we are aiming to build on the incredible, life-changing momentum we see every day on our platform.”
Campaigns with the hashtag #GoBeyondGiving will be entered into the contest for a chance to win a $10,000 donation. The contest ends on Dec. 9, and the winner will be announced the week of December 12.
It takes just three simple steps:
– Start a GoFundMe for someone in need, a community project, or a charity.
– Add the hashtag #GoBeyondGiving to your campaign description and tell us why you are giving thanks by helping out.
– Share your GoFundMe on social media to start raising money.
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown will host the 85th annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, Dec. 5, on the West Steps of the State Capitol.
This year’s tree is a 60-foot-tall white fir from Latour Demonstration State Forest located near Redding in Shasta County, the fifth Capitol Christmas tree to come from a state forest managed by Cal Fire on behalf of the public.
The tree is decorated with 900 hand-crafted ornaments made by children and adults with developmental disabilities who receive services and support from the state’s development centers and 21 nonprofit regional centers.
The governor and first lady ill light the Capitol Christmas tree with 7-year-old twin boys, Alex and Alan Rosales of Los Angeles. It will be illuminated by approximately 10,000 ultra-low wattage LED lights.
Kitty O’Neal of KFBK Radio will emcee the ceremony, which will also feature performances by the California Army National Guard’s DET 1, 40th Infantry Division Band, Brass Quintet, the Governor’s Own; students from the Oakland Military Institute and Oakland School for the Arts; Mariachi Puente; and St. Paul’s Baptist Church Choir.
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Forecast: Chances of rain on Thanksgiving night, through rest of the week
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Forecasters are predicting fog, sunshine and rain for Lake County on Thanksgiving.
The National Weather Service's latest forecast for Lake County anticipates Thanksgiving will begin with patchy fog before 10 a.m., before conditions clear and the sun comes out.
Temperatures around the county are expected to be in the mid 50s during the day on Thursday, with light winds.
On Thanksgiving night, chances of rain – ranging up to 30 percent in some parts of the county – are forecast.
The forecast calls for chances of rain from Friday through Sunday, with conditions expected to clear through the middle of next week.
Accuweather reports that most of the nation will be rain-free on Thanksgiving, although the Northeast and Pacific Northwest will have wet and wintry weather.
A strong storm is forecast to slam into the Pacific Northwest on Thanksgiving, with heavy rain and gusty winds along the Washington and Oregon coastlines, Accuweather said.
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Gov. Brown issues proclamation declaring Thanksgiving
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. has issued a proclamation declaring Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, as Thanksgiving Day in the state of California.
The text of the proclamation is below:
PROCLAMATION
The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was a celebration of the harvest that brought together the Pilgrims of Plymouth Plantation and the Native Americans who helped them adapt to their new environment. Over the years Thanksgiving became an American tradition and one of the first holidays we celebrated as a free and independent nation. In 1789, George Washington proclaimed the first Thanksgiving observance in the newly formed United States of America, writing that "it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor."
Thanksgiving has continued to be one of our most cherished observances, a day to join with family and friends and feast on traditional delicacies from roasted turkey to pumpkin pie, and commemorate the joining of the Old World and the New that brought about that First Thanksgiving long ago.
It is most fitting that we set aside a special day for gratitude. As Americans, we have every reason to give thanks for the wonderful bounty of our land, the strength of our fellow citizens and our system of government that protects our basic freedoms.
NOW THEREFORE I, EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim November 24, 2016, as Thanksgiving Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 21st day of November 2016.
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EDMUND G. BROWN JR.
Governor of California
ATTEST:
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ALEX PADILLA
Secretary of State
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Consumer Care: Stressed about Black Friday? Follow these tips
As someone who loves always loves getting the best deal, I look forward to Black Friday and the associated sales every year. But sometimes it causes me more stress than joy.
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, has become one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Enticed by price cuts on electronics, toys, and everything in between, people flock to stores in the hopes of completing their holiday shopping in one chaotic and savings-filled day.
Black Friday is always evolving – sales are starting earlier each year, especially online sales. Certain deals begin in early November and last throughout the month. Some stores are offering their Black Friday steals on Thanksgiving Day for customers willing to cut their turkey-fests short.
According the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer spending survey, consumers are planning on spending an average of $935.58 during this year’s holiday shopping season. With that much money on the table, businesses are doing all they can to attract customers and stand out from the competition.
Completing your holiday shopping while sticking to a budget is hard enough, so let your BBB help you navigate the complexities of Black Friday with these tips:
· Do your research. Before doing business anywhere, make sure to look up the company at www.bbb.org to see their BBB Business Profile, which includes information about the business, complaint records, and customer reviews. Check out BBB’s Accredited Business Directory at www.bbb.org to find a retailer that you can trust. It’s also smart to look up prices, find deals, and comparison shop online before the main event so that you can go in with a game plan. Make sure to read product reviews of potential purchases before heading out so that you don’t regret your buy.
· Protect your identity. Identity theft can happen at any time, and fraudsters might try to take advantage of the swell of shoppers on Black Friday. It’s OK to use public Wi-Fi to read product reviews and check out businesses on bbb.org, but be careful entering any personal information when connected. Steer clear of online banking and social media – your log-in information could be stolen. It’s also important to be aware of your surroundings and watch your wallet – someone might try to snatch it while you’re occupied comparing TVs. You may also want to use cash or pre-paid cards while shopping in stores in case of a point of sale data breach – hackers may target stores on Black Friday specifically because of the amount of transactions taking place.
· Watch out for deceptive advertising. You’re bound to see ads for deals that seem too good to be true. Unfortunately, some of these advertisements may be misleading at best and fraudulent at worst. Make sure to read the fine print, as ads often come with a multitude of restrictions. BBB’s AdTruth campaign ( www.bbb.org/adtruth ) can help you identify and avoid common schemes and highlights bad ads. If you see false advertising while out shopping you can report it at bbb.org/adtruth as well.
· Read up on return and exchange policies. Before you make a purchase, make sure you understand the return and exchange policies, and keep your receipts in one place in case you need to take something back. Some stores may not let you return specific “final sale” items, charge restocking fees, or only give store credit back. If you’re shopping for presents, get gift receipts and save all warranty information in case a problem occurs.
· Watch out for phishing. You might receive emails from brands advertising huge sales. But be careful, you might get phished. Some fraudsters create fake, look-alike business websites to trick you in to entering credit card information, so search for the company’s website independently instead of clicking on a link. Be careful clicking on links from unfamiliar senders, and look up businesses you don’t know on bbb.org before engaging with them.”
Rebecca Harpster works for the Better Business Bureau serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California.
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CHP to join law enforcement agencies across the country to save lives during the holiday
The California Highway Patrol is teaming up with seven other state law enforcement agencies across the nation in the fourth annual “Interstate 40 Challenge: The Drive toward Zero Fatalities.”
The campaign, which will be conducted during the Thanksgiving weekend, will focus special attention on the more than 2,500-mile stretch of Interstate 40 (I-40) that begins in North Carolina and ends in California.
The campaign encourages each agency to assign an officer every 20 miles along the I-40 corridor over 12-hour periods on Wednesday and Sunday – the Thanksgiving holiday’s busiest travel days.
Interstate 40 traverses California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina.
“Accepting the challenge and working with our law enforcement partners and the public has proven very successful in years past,” CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said. “California did not experience a single fatality on I-40 during past challenges. With the public’s cooperation, the CHP will continue to promote a safe traveling season during the Thanksgiving holiday.”
The CHP reminds all motorists to never drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, always wear your seat belt, travel at a safe speed for conditions and avoid distractions behind the wheel.
A roughly 120-mile portion of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery in Northern California that was scheduled to open Dec. 1 will remain closed at the recommendation of state health agencies, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced.
But the fishery will open Dec. 1 north of Humboldt Bay to the Oregon state line and remains open from Point Reyes southward. The closed portions of the coast may open once testing by state agencies shows that the area is safe with regard to domoic acid levels.
On Dec. 1, commercial Dungeness crab season will open as scheduled from the north jetty at the Humboldt Bay entrance (40° 46.15' N. lat.) north to the Oregon/California state line (District 6). The opener will be preceded by a 64 hour pre-soak period commencing at 8 a.m. on Nov. 28.
The area between the north jetty at the Humboldt Bay entrance south to Point Reyes (38° 00' N. lat.) in Marin County will remain closed until the CDFW Director receives a recommendation from the state health agencies that levels of domoic acid – a naturally occurring toxin – do not pose a public health risk. Last fall and winter, domoic acid along the West Coast interrupted Dungeness and rock crab fisheries from Santa Barbara to the Oregon state line.
Under an emergency rulemaking, the area between Point Reyes and the Mendocino/Sonoma county line has been closed since Nov. 15 and remains closed due to elevated domoic acid levels, which can sicken people who consume crab.
At the recommendation of the state Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham submitted to the Office of Administrative Law an emergency rulemaking to keep the commercial Dungeness crab fishery closed north of Point Reyes (38° 00' N. lat.) and to close the commercial rock crab fishery north of Pigeon Point (37° 11' N. lat.).
State and federal laws prohibit the commercial distribution of seafood products that contain domoic acid levels above the federal action level of 30 parts per million in the viscera.
Because of this, on Nov. 8, OEHHA in consultation with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommended to CDFW to close or delay the start of the commercial Dungeness crab season north of Point Reyes and close the commercial rock crab fishery north of Pigeon Point.
The recreational season for Dungeness crab opened on Nov. 5 and remains open with a warning from CDPH to recreational anglers to avoid consuming the viscera of Dungeness crab caught north of Point Reyes.
Closure of the above-referenced commercial fisheries shall remain in effect until the Director of OEHHA, in consultation with the Director of CDPH, determines that domoic acid levels no longer pose a significant risk to public health and recommends the fisheries be open, and the director of CDFW provides notification to the commercial fisheries. Recreational fisheries will remain open under a warning to anglers not to eat the viscera of crab caught in the affected areas.
CDFW will continue to coordinate with CDPH and OEHHA to test domoic acid levels in crab along the coast to determine when the fisheries can safely be opened.
CDPH, in conjunction with CDFW, has been actively testing crabs since early September and results from the most recent tests showed that select crabs from the closed areas had elevated levels of domoic acid in their viscera.
Domoic acid is a potent neurotoxin that can accumulate in shellfish, other invertebrates and sometimes fish. It causes illness and sometimes death in a variety of birds and marine mammals that consume affected organisms. At low levels, domoic acid exposure can cause nausea, diarrhea and dizziness in humans. At higher levels, it can cause persistent short-term memory loss, seizures and can in some cases be fatal.
The states of Washington and Oregon have acted to delay their respective 2016 Dungeness crab seasons.
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Man suspected of Lakeport, Cloverdale robberies arrested
NORTH COAST, Calif. – Police have arrested a Cloverdale man who they believe was responsible for two armed robberies in Sonoma County this week and the attempted armed robbery of a Lakeport grocery store on Sunday.
Jack Kendrick Owens Jr., 36, was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon as he was emerging from a gas station convenience store that he had just robbed, according to the Cloverdale Police Department.
Police said he's also believed to have hit two grocery stores – Bruno's in Lakeport and Cloverdale Food Center – on Sunday.
Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen confirmed to Lake County News that a joint investigation between his department and the Cloverdale Police Department led them to conclude that Owens was responsible for the Bruno's attempted robbery on Sunday afternoon.
Shortly before 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, a white male entered the Bruno's Shop Smart on Lakeport Boulevard, approached the customer service counter, displayed a black-colored handgun and demanded cash, as Lake County News has reported.
However, before he got any money, he fled before the scene, with police initially having no description of a vehicle or his direction of travel.
Then, shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday, a robbery was reported at the Cloverdale Food Center, according to Cloverdale Police Sgt. Rudy Segobiano.
Segobiano said that the robber got away with some money in that incident, although the amount was not reported.
Police said the man responsible for the Cloverdale Food Center robbery was a white male adult who matched the description of the man who had attempted the Bruno's robbery.
Officers also were able to obtain specific information about a vehicle – a white four-door 1998 Oldsmobile that had distinctive damage – that was linked to the subject who held up the store, according to Cloverdale Police.
On Sunday evening, as Rasmussen's staff was working to get a composite sketch of the man who had attempted the Bruno's robbery out to the community, he said he received word from the Cloverdale Police Department about the robbery that had just taken place there.
“We started working with them late that night and sharing information on the two cases to see if they were related,” said Rasmussen.
Rasmussen said Det. Dale Stoebe began working with Cloverdale Police on the following day, and had continued his investigation this week.
Then, shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Cloverdale Police received information that a citizen had spotted the white Oldsmobile connected to the Sunday evening robbery in that city, the agency said.
Just as officers found the Oldsmobile parked in the Patriot Gas Station parking lot on Cloverdale Boulevard, the Cloverdale Police Department's dispatch center simultaneously received a holdup alarm from inside the gas station.
Officers converged on the gas station property and conducted a high-risk takedown of Owens as he exited the gas station, according to the Cloverdale Police Department's report.
As officers detained and searched Owens, they found a loaded imitation firearm pellet gun in his waistband and $700 in cash stuffed in his jacket sleeve, police said.
The gas station clerk told police that Owens entered the store, placed several grocery items on the counter, drew the pellet gun from his waistband and demanded the cash from the register. The clerk complied and was not injured.
Late on Wednesday afternoon, Rasmussen said his department got word from the Cloverdale Police Department that its officers had taken Owens into custody.
Rasmussen said Stoebe went to Cloverdale on Wednesday afternoon, and based on Stoebe's investigation, they believe Owens was in fact responsible for trying to rob Bruno's.
“We still have work to do but we do believe it is the same suspect,” Rasmussen said.
The Cloverdale Police Department said its officers on Wednesday also detained a woman who was a passenger in the Oldsmobile. She is under investigation for her knowledge of the robberies.
Owens was arrested and booked into the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility on two counts of felony armed robbery and an outstanding $10,000 Sonoma County felony fraud warrant, police said.
Rasmussen said his department is continuing its work on the case in order to file charges against Owens here in Lake County.
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Daytime and evening Christmas sale begins in Kelseyville
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The four week annual Kelseyville Christmas sale begins Monday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and continues Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kelseyville United Methodist Fellowship Hall.
“Bargain shoppers will love the variety and quality of sale items this year,” said Linda Breeding, co-manager of the Methodist Thrift Shop and church council vice chair. “In addition to Monday, for the first time we will also open on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. We want to give working people an opportunity to shop for the holidays too.”
The Kelseyville United Methodist Fellowship Hall will be filled with specialty items and is located at the corner of Main and First streets in Kelseyville across from the Saw Shop Restaurant.
“This is one of the largest Christmas Sales in Lake County,” said Breeding. “Our thrift shop will continue to open each Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during this special sale.”
Breeding said there will be eight opportunities for folks to check everyone off their Christmas list on Nov. 28 and 29; and Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20.
All sales support programs at the Kelseyville church, Breeding said.
For information about the Christmas sale and other United Methodist programs call 707-279-4664 or check out the Kelseyville United Methodist Church Facebook page.
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Dodd: Giving Thanks to Lake County
Lake County is a special place. And, as I look forward to Thanksgiving and reflect on my blessings, I’m especially thankful that I’ve had the honor to represent you as your Assemblymember.
My term in the Assembly ends this month, and I’ve been taking stock of my time as your Assemblymember. I decided to run for the Legislature because I was concerned about the state we were on track to leave our children and grandchildren.
We need to have economic opportunity and a robust, sustainable environment – now, and for future generations. It’s fair to say that these needs are amplified here, and that over the years the state of California has not paid enough attention to the residents of Lake County.
I was very fortunate to begin my term as your representative two years ago along with Sen. Mike McGuire. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in the Legislature than Mike. He is a tireless advocate, and we resolved that we would fight to put the spotlight on addressing Lake County’s needs.
Together, we opened the first legislative office here in memory. And, at the federal level, Congressman Mike Thompson has been a tremendous partner. Over the last two years, we’ve seen meaningful progress towards addressing some of our most critical challenges. However, we know that there is still much to do.
Unfortunately, we have had to deal with the aftermath of several devastating wildfires, pushing the state to help impacted residents and communities. From visiting the evacuees in the early days of the Valley fire to assessing the damage after the Clayton fire, these disasters have been truly heartbreaking. But it has also been heartening to see the way that people have come together to help each other through difficult times.
While Lake County isn’t in my new Senate district, I will continue to fight for your interests in Sacramento. You cannot get to know this beautiful place and the spirit of its people without being permanently impacted. I will be a strong supporter of Senator McGuire as he continues to fight for you. I know our Assembly District is in good hands with Assemblymember-elect Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. With her joining the team, we will gain another advocate.
As I sit down for Thanksgiving dinner with my wife Mary, our kids and grandkids, I will be saying a special thanks to all of you for allowing me carry your voices to our Capitol. Thank you and God bless.
Assemblyman Bill Dodd (D-Fourth Assembly District) of Napa County is finishing his first term in the California Assembly and in December will take his seat representing the Third Senate District in the State Senate.
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