Warren Lee, guitar technician for Slayer, will be our guest on Hard Candy Radio, Wednesday April 26, 7-9 PM.

Thanks to the excellent response from our volunteer technical team, John Saare, Dwain Goforth and Ben Timmons (Broadband Solutions), it seems we’ll soon be back on air.  As soon as the offending part can be purchased and installed, hopefully by Thursday, we should be back in ope

Time: Thursday, Mar 16, 2023 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

To join this Zoom meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86386464054?pwd=aXJKQzk2Y3JiOHpBam5tOGtVVTBRdz09

Meeting ID: 863 8646 4054

Passcode: 202631

Jim, Suzie and Beth Malcolm were scheduled to perform at a KPFZ Benefit Concert. The concert was cancelled due to weather.
Fore Family Winery, 3924 Main St. Kelseyville  7:30 pm

Updated 2/20/2023 to remove Zoom links.

The January minutes are in the first comment. The following documents are in these links:

• Policy re: Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy
• Dwain's Tips for Programmers

We are testing a NEW Streaming method!    Please try it, at

The old stream is still available if the new one is down.

Updated 2/16/23 via an email from John M.
Updated 2/20/23  -- Codes have been sent, but the lock has not yet been installed.

If you don't have a code, email John Moorhead kpfzairstaff@gmail.com
Do NOT share your code.  

-- planned -- 

The keycode system has been installed.
You should check that your code works (punch it in and you'll hear a click) -  but it is not activated yet.

LCCR, Inc, Board of Directors Meeting

January 19, 2023 | 6:15 PM—8:00 PM

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. WELCOME & AGENDA REVIEW

3. PUBLIC COMMENT:  2-minute allowance for comments on non-agenda items 

4. MINUTES

5. REPORTS

1. Treasurers Report: Roberta Actor

2. GM’s Report: Andy Weiss

   1. Operations

      1. Status: Lost Airtime/Interruptions/Fix 

      2. Update on Station License Upgrade Project

      3. Update on Streaming Issues

      4. Programmer Notice: Purposes & Status

         1. Maintaining Central Database of Programmers

         2. Status of New Programmer Contract/Agreements

         3. Other

      5. Request: Restore Local Programming – 11 AM hour/Weekdays

      6. Other

   2. Programing

      1. Report of changes, issues, # of active programs, music & talk

      2. Report: Status

3. Underwriter’s Report: Linda Kelley/Stacy Maisenbach

4. Web: Alan Fletcher

5. IT: John Saare

6. Executive Committee Report:  Olga M Steele

   1. Survey Take Aways: John Moorhead

   2. Programmer Promos, Status:  Dwain Goforth

   3. New Action Items

      1. Member Survey

      2. Fund Development: 2023

6. OLD BUSINESS

7. KEYLESS ENTRY, STATUS: John M

8. NEW BUSINESS

1. COVID Policy Review

2. Programmer Concerns

3. New & Updated Programmer Training

4. February Social – Dwain Goforth

1. ADJOURN TO FEBRUARY 16, 2023
    

The minutes of the December 15, 2022 meeting are in the first comment.

The KBO studio computer is set up ... and is ready to Zoom!!!

Zoom is fully integrated with the studio board -- zoomers can hear incoming phone calls, and vice versa.

If you are interested in doing a show remotely (your board operator still has to be in the studio), or if you want to invite several guests... you can do it!!

The instructions are here : https://krs.kpfz.org   

For a first glimpse, maybe look at this video tutorial: https://krs.kpfz.org/VIDS/KBO-Studio-Walk-through.mp4

You will need a board operator who knows Windows computers at a basic level (how to log on, open a browser, load email and click on a link or two!) plus someone who can set up a zoom meeting. 

If interested, email kbo@kpfz.org

National, State and Local Emergencies are still in effect.

Updated Oct 19, 2022

The State Emergency is scheduled to end on Feb 28, 2023.

The CDC guidelines classifiy individual counties with a "red/green/yellow" status (based on hospitalization, infection rate ...)

Warning: we are a small County, so just a few cases (one household) could move us from one level to another.

Also see  CDC Communty Levels and  CDC Community Level Map for details on the current status.

Station policy

The station is periodically reviewing new Covid19 studio protocols. Subject to programmer agreements we can now have two people in the studio at the same time, and one live show can follow another.

Important Official Links

WARNING: Lake County redesigned its website, and most of their links are not working.  12/8/2022

Note : web sites are changing the pages about COVID-19 often, so we are just giving the top-level address.

The central reporting site for Covd19 DATA is  : Lake County Public Health : COVID-19 Data

Lake County
Lake County Health Dept -- Coronavirus
(The official Covid-19 information line is 707-263-8174 - Monday-Friday  8am-5pm :  email mhoac@lakecounty.ca.gov)
Lake County Sheriffs:

City of Clearlake
 

City of Lakeport
 

California Governor's Office   

• California Department of Public Health 
• https://covid19.ca.gov/state-dashboard/#county-statewide<== best for CA info. Breakdown by county
• California Covid-19 Page

CDC (Centers for Disease Control)

• How to Protect Yourself 
• What To Do if You Are Sick

WHO (World Health Organization)

US Representative John Garamondi has a page of useful information

How can people protect themselves?

The best way to prevent illness is to be fully vaccinated.  In addition, because of breakthrough cases, avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet), and as aerosols, throughout a poorly ventilated area. This occurs through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person breaths, talks, coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the nose and lungs. Your best protection indoors  is a well-fitting surgical or N95 mask. Cloth masks are better than nothing, but give only slight protection. Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Every person has a role to play. So much of protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense: 

• Get vaccinated and boosted. 
• Wear a Surgical or N95  mask in stores or other enclosed spaces.
• Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. If surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid being in the same room as people who are sick.
• Stay away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough, or a sudden loss of taste and smell.
• Following guidance from public health officials.

Please consult with your health care provider about additional steps you may be able to take to protect yourself.

How to Protect Yourself    

Unofficial but reputable sites

New York Times: Charts and Maps down to the county level
San Jose Mercury News : Map of cases by county (updated daily)
Washington University : Cases and Hospital Capacity for USA and State (Right now California has the capacity, New York does not)
ncov19.live : Cases worldwide, with USA by state This site was created by Avi Schiffmann, a high schooler in Washington State, USA. (Updated continuously with data from official sources)
For the technically inclined, very good graphs (international and US states)