CLEARLAKE, Calif. – St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake has brought the latest breast cancer screening technology to Clearlake.

With the hospital’s new cutting-edge 3D mammography service, Lake County women now have access to clearer images and pinpoint accuracy proven to increase cancer detection rates.

The medical imaging team provided a 3D mammography screening to their first patient on June 1.

Studies have shown that 3D mammography, otherwise known as digital breast tomosynthesis, provides greater accuracy in pinpointing the size, shape and location of tumors, especially for women with dense breast tissue.

By taking multiple pictures of each breast in just four seconds, a 3D mammogram gives radiologists clear, highly focused images of breast tissue, layer by layer.

St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake is one of few locations in the region to offer this advanced medicine technology.

Previously, women would have to drive 50 miles from Clearlake to access this state-of-the-art imaging service.

“This cutting edge technology is just one more way we’re helping to keep the women of Lake County healthy and breast cancer free,” said David Santos, St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake’s president and chief executive officer. “We’re investing in this technology because women and families in our community deserve access to advanced medicine close to home.”

Research shows that 3D mammography results in a 29-percent increase in detection of all breast cancers and a 41-percent increase in detection of invasive breast cancers.

When it is detected and treated early, women have the best chance of beating breast cancer.

The 3D mammography technology benefits all women, not just those with a family history of breast cancer or dense breast tissue.

“Increased detection means fewer unnecessary biopsies and diagnostic evaluations,” said Amber Thompson, director of medical imaging. “We hope this helps Lake County women return to their lives with peace of mind.”

3D mammography has revolutionized detection by taking multiple pictures of each breast from many angles.

During the imaging session, an X-ray tube moves in an arc around the breast, taking 11 images in a matter of seconds. This is done with the same two compressions as a 2D mammogram and with no increased radiation exposure.

The 3D mammography and bone density (DXA) scanning services available in the new Medical Imaging Suite in the Hilltop Professional Building at 15322 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.

These services are covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans.

Schedule a screening by calling 707-995-5638.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake Parts, the local Napa Auto Parts stores, are planning huge tool and equipment sales at its stores this week.

The one-day sales will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at stores in Clearlake, Kelseyville, Lakeport and Upper Lake.

Proceeds from the sales will benefit Valley fire victims.

The schedule of sales is as follows:

– Tuesday, June 21: Upper Lake store, 555 E. Highway 20.

– Wednesday, June 22: Kelseyville store, 3576 Big Valley Road.

– Thursday, June 23: Lakeport store, 1015 S. Main St. Special guest appearances by race car driver Chase Elliott.

– Friday, June 24: Clearlake store, 14942 Lakeshore Drive.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Historical Society will hold its June barbecue meeting on Saturday, June 26.

The event will take place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum at 9921 State Highway 281 (Soda Bay Road) in Kelseyville.

Phil Smoley will speak about the mysterious death of Lake County heiress Harry “Hallie” Floyd.

In 1903, 30-year-old Harry Floyd married Milos Gopcevic, a San Francisco cable car grip who claimed to be of European royal descent.

Three months later she was dead, and her new husband inherited nearly everything.

Officially, she died of an illness. Her family claimed she was murdered. The outcome of the trial changed Lake County's history forever.

Smoley will explore the background of the bizarre chapter of Lake County history and try to get to the bottom of how Harry Floyd died.

Smoley, is a 35-year resident of Lake County, and a former president and current director of the society, in addition to being a founder of the Lake County Historical Roundtable and a local real estate broker.

The Lake County Historical Society will supply hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, plates, utensils, napkins, bottled water and soft drinks. Please bring a dish to share. If your dish needs to be cold keep it on ice.

There is no charge for historical society members; admission for guests is $5 at the door. If guests join the society at the barbecue, the $5 will apply to their memberships.

The Ely Stage Stop is on Highway 281 – also called Soda Bay Road – about one mile north of the traffic signal at the Kit’s Corner intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 281. Watch for the Ely sign beside the road.

For more information contact Bonnie Skee at 707-262-1432 or Jackie Ridgel at 707-279-4062.

The Web site at http://www.lakecountyhistory.org/ has information about the society’s programs and activities.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the County of Lake, State of California, will hold a public hearing to consider a one-year extension of time (GPD EX 16-01) for General Plan of Development (GPD 05-06) for a resort development and condominiums.

The project is located at 5115 & 5250 E. State Hwy 20, Nice, CA APNs: 004-032-12, 004-033-07, 004-034-09, -12, -13, -14 & -15 and the project applicant is Jim Fetzer.

The staff report will be available for review at the Community Development Department in the Lake County Courthouse, 255 North Forbes Street, Lakeport, California ten (10) days before the hearing.

Questions or comments can be directed to Joshua Dorris, who may be reached at (707) 263-2221 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The public hearing will be held in the Board of Supervisor’s Chambers in the Courthouse on July 14, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at which time and place interested persons may attend and be heard.

If you challenge the action of the Planning Commission on any of the above stated items in court, it may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the Lake County Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. 


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Robert Massarelli, Director


By: ______________________________________
Danae Bowen, Office Assistant III  

SACRAMENTO – An app with an unparalleled resource directory for victims of crime is now available on both iOS and Android devices.

The Victims of Crime Resource Center app offers a vast resource directory, which provides information and referrals statewide to victims, their families, victim service providers, and victim advocates.

It is broken down by county and crime type and has also been recognized on a national level.

In 1984, the California Legislature enacted Penal Code §138978 et seq., which provided for the establishment of the Victims’ Legal Resource Center.

The center was entrusted with the task of providing legal counsel to victims, referral to local service providers and dissemination of information and educational materials about victims’ rights to local law
enforcement and victim service providers.

The VCRC app provides information on such matters including victims’ compensation, victims' rights in the Justice System, restitution, civil suits, right to speak at sentencing and parole board hearings, as well as information on specific rights of victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and abuse against disabled.

The app is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store free of charge.

It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and requires iOS 9.0 or later.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Gaddy Shack Ranch is hosting a Clear Lake Junior Horsemen Extravaganza Sunday, June 26, beginning at 9 a.m.

The event is to promote and encourage young Lake County equestrians, ages 7 to 17, to consider membership in this fun and exciting group.

The Clear Lake Junior Horsemen group is a dedicated to keeping Lake County youth involved in the traditional skills of horsemanship, horse mastership and sportsmanship.

Through the hard work of the members and advisors, many of the traditions established by the club in the 1940s are alive and well today. One of these time honored favorites is the drill team.

The extravaganza will include performances by the CLJH Drill Team and the adult Random Chaos Drill Team, a gymkhana, barrels and poles, jackpot barrels and poles, lead line barrels, ribbons for prizes and highpoint, and raffle tickets for each class entered.

Gaddy Shack Ranch is located at 3050 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville.

For more information, contact Debbie James at 707-338-1014.

MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – The United States Forest Service will hold a surplus vehicle and equipment Internet auction Tuesday, June 21, and Wednesday, June 22.

The property is at 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora.

The inspection period will be June 21 and June 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bidders must register on the auction Web site at www.gsaauctions.gov .

Internet auction registration and payment information are located on the web site.

Enter sale number 91QSCI16028120 thru 91QSCI16028130 to view items for bid.

The Internet sale closes June 22, 2016.

The auction is open to the public.

For more information, please contact Fronnie Shackelford at 209-532-3671, Extension 250.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Lake County Wine Studio will host a wine release party with Andy Pestoni of Jelly Jar Wines on Sunday, June 26, from 2 to 5 p.m.
 
The $10/per person (complimentary for Wine Studio club members) wine sampler and appetizers will showcase Jelly Jar Hearsay White Blend (Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat), Rosé and Old Vine Zinfandel.

Andy Pestoni is a fourth generation winemaker whose great-grandfather, Albino Pestoni, came from Italy with his family and settled in St. Helena in the late 1890s.

Making wine was part of their heritage. Backyard vineyards were planted and family members were enlisted to harvest and crush grapes. They crafted food-friendly wines to enjoy around the family table – most often out of jelly jars.

Pestoni worked harvests at Beaulieu Vineyard while attending college and then went on to work in the cellar at Ferrari-Carrano in Sonoma County for several years.

When his father and uncle bought a winery in the town of Rutherford they asked Pestoni to join them to launch their new family winery. Pestoni has been the winemaker at Rutherford Grove Winery & Vineyards since 1996.

In 2005, Pestoni and his wife Shannon founded Jelly Jar Wines, a family endeavor marking a return to early California winemaking and their family heritage, and together they handle every aspect of production from start to finish.

Jelly Jar Wines are made with Lake County wine grapes from single vineyard sites Pestoni has personally chosen for their unique character, which he crafts into food-friendly wines to be enjoyed with family and friends.

The Lake County Wine Studio is located at 9505 Main St. in Upper Lake, telephone 707-275-8030.