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West Nile virus mosquitoes found in Fresno County
SANGER HERALD 7A THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019
Kings River is still closed
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The Consolidated Mos- quito Abatement District has notified the Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) of West Nile virus (WNV) positive tests in adult mosquitoes collected from an area around portions of the (93710) ZIP code area that is within the City of Fresno.
“This confirmation is a strong reminder that every- one should take this disease seriously and should take every precaution to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites,” says Leticia Berber, Health Edu- cator Fresno County Depart- ment of Public Health.
FCDPH recommends that individuals contact their lo- cal mosquito control district regarding standing water or mosquito problems, as well as to report any neglected swimming pools.
Neglected pools are a major source of mosquito production in urban and sub- urban areas. Protect against mosquito bites and WNV by practicing the “Three Ds”:
1. DEET – Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin,oiloflemoneuca- lyptus or IR3535 according to label instructions.
Repellents keep the mosquitoes from biting you. Insect repellents should not be used on children under two months of age.
2. DAWN AND DUSK
Mosquitoes usually bite in the early morning and evening so it is important to wear proper clothing and repellent if outside during these times.
Make sure that your doors and windows have tight-fitting screens to keep out mosquitoes. Repair or re- place screens that have tears or holes.
3. DRAIN – Mosquitoes lay their eggs on standing water. Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property, by emptying flower pots, old car tires, buckets, and other containers. If you know of a swimming pool that is not being properly maintained, please contact your local mosquito and vec- tor control agency.
California’s West Nile virus website includes the latest information on WNV activity in the state. All residents are encouraged
to report dead birds on the websiteorbycallingtoll-free 1-877-WNV-BIRD (968-2473).
Recreational activity in the river is being prohibited and violators face a minimum fine of $225
By Tony Botti
Fresno County Sheriff - Coroner's Office PIO
With school out and another hot weekend coming up, just a reminder that the Kings River from Pine Flat Dam to the Tulare and Kings County lines remains closed. The Fresno County sheriff's office put that order in place on June 4. This closure is permit- ted under the authority of Penal Code 409.5(a) and Fresno County Ordinance 13.32.080.
On June 4, Pine Flat Dam was tak- ing in water at a rate of approximately 10,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) and the dam was pushing out approximately 10,000 cfs into the Kings River.
According to numbers on June 14 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, we now see water coming in at approxi- mately 16,000 cfs (120,000 gallons) and going out at a rate between 10,000 and 11,000 cfs (75,000 – 82,500 gallons).
It is important for the public to un- derstand that access to the river is de- nieduntilfurthernotice. Thisincludes all recreational activity such as: boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, floating,
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ways this summer, the sheriff’s office would like to remind you to be safe while doing your activities.
Take simple precautions such as wearing a life jacket, staying out of the water if you’re not an experienced swimmer and not mixing alcohol and swimming.
Alcohol causes swimmers to fatigue faster than normal and can create dan- gerous situations.
Also, please keep an eye on your chil- drenatalltimes. Inlessthanaminute, they can slip into the water and be put at risk of injury or drowning.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office will be reassessing water levels and river conditions throughout the sum- mer. Once deemed safe, access to the river will be reopened to the public. The Sheriff’s Office will notify the com- munity online and via the media.
The public can check the hourly flows from Pine Flat Dam by visiting http://www.spk-wc.usace.army.mil/fcgi- bin/hourly.py?report=pnf
Sheriff Mims last exercised Ordi- nance 13.32.080 in 2017, closing the Kings River from May 24th to July 17.
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pubic hearings. That would be up to private developers. The effort right now is
just to comply with a state law.
A lengthy explanation of the law on the state's housing and community deveopment website goes something like this:
Since 1969, California has required that all local governments (cities and counties) adequately plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the community.
California’s local govern- ments meet this requirement by adopting housing plans as part of their “general plan” (also required by the state). General plans serve as the local government’s "blue- print" for how the city and/or county will grow and develop and include seven elements: land use, transportation, con- servation, noise, open space, safety, and housing. The law mandating that housing be included as an element of each jurisdiction’s general plan is known as “housing-
element law.” California’s housing-
ments.
Those who attend the 6
BUDGET: ... it's easy to see how "Wages and Benefits" have become the largest part of any California city's general fund budget.
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Dinuba. Sanger chief Silver
Rodriguez's wage and ben- efit earnings in 2018 were $150,863.56. The Reedley chief made $179,736 and the Dinuba chief made $189,273.
That's where most of the direct comparisons among cities end because job titles
and job descriptions vary from city to city.
largest part of any California city's general fund budget.
The reporter can be contacted by email at sang- erherald@gmail.com or by phone at the Herald at (559) 875-2511.
Even though Sanger's public sector employees generally fall in the middle to lower end of pay ranges of the cities we compared it's easy to see how "Wages and Benefits" have become the
Maybe you should en- courage your child to stop dreaming about becoming a doctor or lawyer and instead consider a career as a public sector, California state, coun- ty or municipal executive.
element law acknowledges that, in order for the private market to adequately ad- dress the housing needs and demand of Californians, local governments must adopt plans and regulatory systems that provide opportunities for (and do not unduly con- strain), housing development. As a result, housing policy
in California rests largely on the effective implementation of local general plans and, in particular, local housing ele-
p.m. meeting on July 2 at the community center will have an opportunity to express their thoughts about the rezoning during a public hearing before the council makes a decision - which is likely not going to be popular one, no matter what it is.
The reporter can be contacted by email at sang- erherald@gmail.com or by phone at the Herald at (559) 875-2511.
etc.
During the closure, the Sheriff’s
Boating Enforcement Unit will continue to patrol the Kings River. Deputies will strictly enforce this closure and viola- tors will be subject to citations. This infraction comes with a minimum fine of $225.
The Kings River water temperature is currently registering between 50°- 52°. Exposure to the cold water can cause hypothermia, which can quickly lead to exhaustion or unconsciousness.
Increased water releases can result in numerous public safety hazards and areas of serious concern for floaters and swimmers.
Riverbanks can erode and lead
to many more trees falling into the river. Downedtreescreatestrainers, which is where turbulent water flows through the tree. A person caught in
a strainer can quickly find themselves pinned against the tree or even swept underneath it. It is extremely difficult torescueyourselffromastrainerand typically requires emergency help from trained rescue personnel.
As you recreate in all natural water-
ZONING: Those who attend the 6 p.m. meeting on July 2 at the community center will have an opportunity to express their thoughts about the rezoning ...
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has repeatedly pointed out at
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