The Park Fire in Butte and surrounding counties is now 56% contained. It’ been raging since it started on July 24th and has burned over 429 thousand acres. Crews continue with mop-up operations, removal of hazardous trees, and patrol for spot fires. Also helping–a better forecast which could give firefighters more of an advantage.All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted, but cal fire says the area is still hazardous, so they’re urging caution
Rite Aid pharmacies will stay open under an agreement with the state as officials look over the chain’s planned ownership change. The agreement spare s hundreds of stores across the country, including inn , the Clearlake store, as well as those in Fort Bragg, Ukiah and Willits in Mendocino County> AG Rob Bonta says he wants to make sure that pharmacies continue to prove necessary medicines, especially those on assistance programs like Medi-cal or Medicare.
Clerks in two communities have received the necessary paperwork for the November ballot. Lake Co News says in Clearlake, where three seats are up for election incumbents David Claffey, Joyce Overton and Russell Perdock want to hold onto their jobs, with challengers in the election Tara Downey, Brett Freeman; Jessica Hooten, James Rivera; and Mary Wilson,
In Lakeport, four council seats are on the November ballot. Appointed incumbent Brandon Disney wants to return for a full term. Also seeking re-election for four years Michael Froio and Kenny Parlet, and appointed incumbent Kim Costa Challengers include retired teacher Carl Porter and Christina Price, a real estate broker and member of the Lake County Planning Commission.
