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Spotlight Archive   Spotlight Archive. Watch The 6Th Day Online Hollywoodreporter. Be Flood Ready. In honor of Flood Preparedness Week, we held a press conference on October 2. More than 7 million California residents are at risk of flooding, and many don’t realize it. Flooding happens throughout the state, from rural communities to urban areas, at the base of hills, and along the coast. In fact, every California county has received a flood- related emergency declaration in the past twenty years. This year many communities are at additional risk for flooding because of wildfire damage. Flooding after fire is often more severe, as debris and ash left from the fire can form mudflows.

Mudflows can cause considerable damage not covered by homeowner’s insurance. If mudflows, however, are related to flooding then the National Flood Insurance Program flood may cover costs of damage. Please check with your insurance provider for details.

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Familiar routes may not be accessible during a flood. Stay informed during heavy storms. Don’t walk or drive through flood waters. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away. More information is available on our website.(1. A Golden Anniversary.

The Feather River Fish Hatchery, constructed by DWR and operated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, celebrates its 5. October. Each year, roughly 9,0. Once they reach a specific weight, they are released in the river or in San Pablo Bay to mature in the Pacific Ocean for two to three years before returning to the Feather River.

New visitor attraction overlooking Kenmare Bay to celebrate Ireland’s mussel industry BIM launch the ‘The Mussel House. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Easily share your publications and get.

The hatchery was constructed to improve the chances of survival for spring and fall run Chinook salmon and steelhead trout, protecting fish eggs from predation as well as abrupt changes in river flows and water temperatures. Read more about the Feather River Fish Hatchery or book a tour by calling 5. More images. DWR Earns Environmental Award.

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On October 1. 1, 2. DWR Director Grant Davis helped open the second day of the 1. Biennial State of the Estuary Conference at the Scottish Rite Center in Oakland, California. At the conference, DWR was awarded an Outstanding Environmental Project Award for its more than 2,0.

Twitchell and Sherman Islands. More images. Aircraft Lift Water from Lake Oroville for Cherokee Fire.

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In response to the Cherokee Fire in Butte County, Aero Flite firefighting aircraft scoop water from Oroville on October 9 to douse hot spots. As of October 1. 0, the fire is 4. Thank you to the community and all agencies responding to this fire and the many others burning throughout California. Get the latest updates on the Cherokee fire and other fires in the state on Cal. FIRE’s Twitter page. More images. California Water Plan Update 2.

Plenary Meeting. There is still time to RSVP for the second California Water Plan Update 2. Plenary meeting. The meeting will be held September 2. Wildland Fire Training and Conference Center in Mc. Clellan Park and via webinar for those who can't attend in person. The Plenary will focus on 3 main themes: data, funding, and advancing integrated water management (IWM) across the state.

IWM is helping California resolve some of the fragmented and divisive water management practices of our past by supporting collaborative, open, and transparent engagement among diverse stakeholders. View meeting materials and learn more about The California Water Plan. More images. Feather River Salmon Spawning Restoration Project. In anticipation of salmon spawning season this fall, we placed 5,0.

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Feather River in Oroville near the Feather River Fish Hatchery. Last winter’s high river flows washed much of the gravel in the area downstream. Heavy equipment vehicles such as dump trucks, bulldozers, and excavators hauled the gravel into the river at locations designated by our biologists. Adult salmon need clean spawning gravel to dig their nests, called “redds,” where they lay their eggs. This project improves and increases the spawning habitat available to the salmon, in an effort to boost salmon population. Learn more about the project on You.

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O’Neill Forebay at San Luis Reservoir. The program provides children with disabilities, ages 7 to 1. The event is from 8: 0.

We also need boat captains and other volunteers. Pontoon, bass, and ski boats are all welcome. Children will learn watercraft safety, how to fish, and the importance of life jackets. They will receive a free fishing pole and tackle box, and be treated to a barbecue lunch. We sponsor the event along with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, CAL FIRE, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the C.

A. S. T for Kids Foundation. Watch Nixon Online Facebook. Reservations are first- come, first- served, with priority given to first- time participants. Register online as a participant, volunteer, or boat captain on C. A. S. T.’s website. More images. Central Valley Flood Protection Board Adopts Updated Plan to Invest in Flood Protection. On August 2. 5, 2.

Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP) was adopted by the Central Valley Flood Protection Board. The updated 2. 01. CVFPP is based on the latest science to improve flood risk management in the Sacramento and San Joaquin River basins. The plan identifies the need to invest in long- term flood risk management actions that provide multiple benefits such as enhancements to water delivery and ecosystem functions.

We are required to update the plan every 5 years, according to the Central Valley Flood Protection Act of 2. We collaborate with federal, State, and local agencies, and a diverse network of stakeholders to develop and update the plan to ensure public safety, ecosystem and environmental benefits, and economic sustainability. For more information, read our press release or view a video of the recent board meeting. More images. Hundreds of East Porterville Homes Connected to Water Supply. A year has passed since the first family in East Porterville received water provided by the new distribution system connected to the City of Porterville’s water supply.

Since August 1. 9, 2. Hundreds of households in East Porterville lost access to clean, running water as a result of dry wells during the recent 2. Along with the State Water Resources Control Board and Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, we partnered with the City of Porterville, other Tulare County agencies, and local nongovernmental organizations to deliver a permanent solution to East Porterville’s water woes.

This project has been a huge success,” said Steve Doe, DWR project manager. We’re pleased to see that by the end of the year, more than 7. For more information on the project, visit our East Porterville webpage or read our press release. More images. Updates and Stats on Oroville Spillways Construction. Work continues on the Lake Oroville spillways as crews pour concrete to create the underground cutoff wall downslope of the emergency spillway, assemble electrical towers to reroute power lines away from the spillway, begin installation of the main spillway’s walls, pour and grade structural concrete, and install more stay- forms for drainage.

To repair the spillways, crews are using. Olympic- sized swimming pools. Sacramento to Los Angeles. View our press release or visit the Oroville spillways webpage for more information. Oroville Spillways Construction Updates. On July 2. 7, crews began laying roller- compacted concrete to fill erosion areas in the middle of the Lake Oroville main spillway.

On July 2. 6, we received authorization to proceed with our final 2. California Division of Safety of Dams and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The first phase of construction will be completed by November 1, 2. Feather River watershed flows this year.

Please free my son': Mum of Scots autistic boy locked up for three years for first offence breaks silence. THE mother of an autistic teenager jailed for three years after aiming an air rifle at police has broken her silence to plead for
 his release. Ruth Barlow wants her 1. Sam freed from a young offenders’ institute more than 4. Shetland while his appeal against sentence goes through court. His family believe first offender Sam, who has a history of mental health problems, brandished the air rifle while trying to get himself shot by police.

He had previously been
 tormented by bullies who are still being investigated by police and was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome after the incident on September 2. Community nurse Ruth asked for judges to pay more attention to a detailed psychological report which highlighted her son’s extreme vulnerability. She is backed by her MSP Tavish Scott and former Labour justice minister Hugh Henry, who both say the sentence is excessive. Her campaign has also been
 supported by three mental health charities and more than 1. Shetland. Ruth, 4.

Sunday Mail: “Sam is a child with learning difficulties and
 mental health issues who has
 been pushed too far.“He just wants to come home and be with his mum and dad and his brothers and sisters. We are a large family and very close.“I have only seen my son once in the flesh since he was arrested six months ago. That was when he appeared in court, and then only for a few minutes.”Ruth Barlow . Mother of Samuel Barlow. Sam is being held at Polmont Young Offenders Institute near Falkirk. To get there would need a 1.

Aberdeen and another 1. Instead, the family have to make do with going once every six weeks to council offices in Lerwick, where they can speak to Sam on a video link from the prison. Sam was diagnosed with
learning difficulties when he was four. He also has dyspraxia – a condition that affects his
 co- ordination – and dyslexia. Ruth added: “We spoke to him by video on Wednesday but it
 was only the fourth time since he
went inside last September.“It is not how a mother wants to see her son, on a TV screen.

He is bearing up, considering – but he should not be in prison.“Sam should be outside getting the help that he needs. He has no previous convictions and has never been in trouble with the police.“After his arrest, he was remanded in prison and was refused bail.

There are very serious violent
 criminals out there who have not been treated with the same severity as
 Sam."People with mental health issues
like my son should not be in prison –
 they should be at home getting help.”Ruth says her son suffered serious bullying at school for several years. More recently, he was targeted
by adults who were trying to take
advantage of him through Facebook. Troubled: Sam Barlow carries an air rifle as he approaches police during the incident in Lerwick. Sam had also become involved in
 an online relationship with a girl,
 which went badly wrong on the
day of the incident. Sam blamed himself for this and left his home in Wester Skeld, setting off a chain of events culminating in the armed stand- off with police.

He took his family’s airgun from
 their home and sailed several miles
 in an inflatable dinghy to Scalloway. Two unarmed officers had to take
 cover when he pointed the gun at them. He then hiked six miles across
 country to Lerwick, where he tried to get into houses and threatened two residents with the gun. He then repeatedly pointed the weapon at two armed officers but the police did not fire.

Instead, they
 persuaded Sam to give himself up. Earlier this month at Lerwick Sheriff Court, he was sentenced to three
 years’ detention after admitting
 four charges of assault and one of
 threatening and abusive behaviour. Sheriff Philip Mann said he had to
 cage Sam to protect the public – but
 he admitted it was a very difficult
 decision because of his age and
 mental health problems. Since his conviction, Sam has penned an open letter to the Shetland islanders apologising for his behaviour. He wrote: “Dear Shetland, I am sorry for the alarm I have caused.“I was not in a happy or enjoyable
 state of mind due to a long- distance relationship that ended in sorrow and heartbreak.“This affected my state of mind on
 the day of the incident.”Campaign: The Daily Record has highlighted Sam's shocking story.

Ruth said: “Sam suffered bullying
at school but because of his autism,
 he did not realise he was being
 bullied."For the same reasons, he did not mix well with other pupils and that was why he was being picked on.“Sam is very interested in all things to so with the sea and spent a lot of time down on the harbour at Scalloway helping local
 fishermen with their mussel lines and doing odd jobs for them.“He had also completed a
 two- year seamanship course at the local marine centre.“Sam did not hang about street corners but was always helping people and keeping busy.“He had passed his National 4 exams and wanted to do his National 5 qualification.“Sam is a bright boy but found English and maths hard.“We never felt that the Shetland schools did enough to help him with his learning difficulties.”The family moved to Shetland from Bury, Lancashire, in 2. Sam’s dad Paul Barlow, 4. Sam will not be eligible for release until March 2. After he is freed, he becomes subject to a supervised release order for one year. Paul, 4. 7, added: “We would love it if Sam were set free and back home.“We don’t want to see other autistic persons being jailed when there are better alternatives.“We think the punishment is too harsh.“My son had no intention of
 hurting anybody that day apart from himself.”Rampage: Sam points his airgun at police. A government spokesman said: “The independence of Scotland’s judiciary is a fundamental part
of the Scottish legal system
and Scottish Ministers cannot intervene in individual cases.“Because of this, it would be inappropriate for the Scottish
 Government to comment on
specific cases.“In Scotland, anyone dissatisfied with the outcome of a trial or with the sentence imposed has the right to appeal.“It is for the Appeal Court to determine if the conviction or
sentence is inappropriate in all
the circumstances.“Again, ministers have no
 powers to intervene.”Charities and politicians yesterday backed the
 Barlows’ campaign to get Sam home and questioned the length of his sentence.

Shetland MSP Tavish Scott, a former leader of the Scottish Lib Dems, said: “Three years certainly looks too much.“The family can only hope 
that facts about his mental
well- being will be taken
properly into account by the appeal judges.“But my primary concern is about Sam’s well- being and the medical issues he faces.“The distance from his home is enormous and in the current system there is no alternative.”poll loading. Should Sam Barlow be freed? VOTES SO FARYESNOLabour justice spokesman Hugh Henry added: “While
 sentencing is a matter for the court and not politicians, I’m sure most people would think a 1. Polmont.“What alternatives were
 considered? We need a
 root- and- branch review of alternatives to imprisonment to come up with solutions that the judiciary and public have confidence in.”Jenny Paterson, director of
 the National Autistic Society Scotland, said: “Courts need
 to understand the impact of autism on someone’s actions
and to take into account the
support they will need if given a custodial sentence.“We support the family’s call to have the sentence reviewed and will be assisting them with their campaign.“It is essential that understanding of autism is improved across the criminal justice system.”Scottish Autism director Charlene Tait added: “This highlights that there are still far too many instances where individuals like Sam can fall through the system.“There continues to be a lack of broad understanding about people who are on the autism spectrum.”.