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LAKEPORT, Calif. – On Monday, Lakeport hosted its popular “National Night Out” event, drawing several hundred people to the downtown.

In past years the event has been held at various neighborhoods, but this year it took place in Library Park, across from City Hall.

National Night Out originally was scheduled for early August, but it was postponed due to the Mendocino Complex.

The community turned out Monday evening to meet local officials, hang out with neighbors and enjoy snacks in the park.

In the video above, see a synopsis of the event, hear from community members who participated as well as from Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen, who discussed this year’s effort and plans for next year.
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Morgan Lewis Jr., 44, of Lake County, Calif., was arrested for an assault at Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park, Calif., that occurred on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Photo courtesy of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

NORTH COAST, Calif. – A Lake County man was arrested for a violent assault at the Graton Resort and Casino Saturday night.

Morgan Lewis Jr., 44, was taken into custody in connection to the incident, according to Sgt. Brandon Cutting of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

Cutting said that at 11:30 p.m. Saturday deputies responded to the casino for a fight. When deputies arrived the fight had concluded but during the course of the investigation the deputies determined Lewis had been in an argument with several men when their SUV’s door struck his truck.

During that argument, Lewis’ girlfriend was pushed to the ground and Lewis was punched in the face by the men from the SUV, Cutting said. Neither Lewis nor his girlfriend requested prosecution for the assault as they were not sure exactly which person had assaulted them.

At the end of the investigation, nobody was arrested and the deputies left the casino parking lot, Cutting said.

Within 10 minutes deputies were called back to the casino regarding another altercation, according to Cutting.

When the deputies arrived they learned that Lewis saw one of the subjects he believed to have been involved in some portion of the earlier fight Cutting said.

Cutting said Lewis approached the man and shoved him backwards, causing the man to fall, hitting his head on the concrete sidewalk. The fall left the man unresponsive and unconscious.

An ambulance crew responded and transported the victim to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim, a 57-year-old Santa Rosa man, remained in the intensive care unit in critical condition on Monday, Cutting said.

Based on the felony assault with life-threatening injuries, sheriff’s detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit responded and ultimately arrested and booked Lewis into the Sonoma County Jail for felony assault causing great bodily injury, Cutting said.

Cutting said Lewis has since been released after posting a $35,000 bail bond.

If anyone witnessed one of these incidents at the Graton Casino Saturday night, they are encouraged to contact Det. Diehm at 707-565-2185.
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This mountain lion was caught on a Caltrans wildlife camera installed on US-101 north of Santa Rosa, Calif. Caltrans is using the cameras to monitor wildlife activity and to determine the right location for potential future improvements that will allow animals to safely cross the highway. Photo courtesy of Caltrans.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – To help reduce collisions, Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife remind motorists to be on the lookout during Watch Out for Wildlife Week, which runs Sept. 16 to 22.

“With every project we build, we look for innovative ways to protect drivers and wildlife,” said Caltrans Director Laurie Berman. “That can be as simple as installing flashing warning signs or putting in specialized fencing and crossings to provide wildlife with safe passages. Drivers can make a difference too, just by staying alert.”

Watch Out for Wildlife Week coincides with the season when California’s deer and elk migrate and look for mates, and California’s roadways often cut through these animals’ migration routes.

It’s vital that drivers be especially alert now through December to avoid collisions with wildlife. These crashes not only harm wildlife, but collisions with large animals can damage vehicles and cause injury and death to drivers and passengers.

“In the fall, wildlife exhibit natural behaviors that can lead them to more unpredictable movements, and nearer to humans and roadways,” said Vicky Monroe, CDFW Statewide Conflict Programs coordinator. “Deer, bears and other wildlife are most likely to be killed or injured by vehicle collisions between September and December. Bucks fight for mates during breeding season, does travel more with their fawns, and many deer herds migrate to their winter ranges. Black bears travel farther for food as they enter a period of excessive eating and drinking to fatten up for hibernation.”

According to the California Highway Patrol, 12 people died and 383 people were injured in 2,134 collisions with wildlife on state, county and local roadways throughout California in 2017.

Wildlife experts offer the following tips for motorists:

· Be extra alert when driving near areas wildlife frequent, such as streams and rivers, and reduce your speed so you can react safely.

· Pay extra attention driving during the morning and evening when wildlife are often most active.

· If you see an animal on or near the road, know that another may be following.

· Don’t litter. Trash odors can attract animals to roadways.

· Pay attention to road shoulders. Look for movement or reflecting eyes. Slow down and honk your horn if you see an animal on or near the road.

The Watch Out for Wildlife campaign is supported by Caltrans, CDFW, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Road Ecology Center at the University of California, Davis.

Here are a few examples of what Caltrans, CDFW, and their partners are doing to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, improve awareness of key issues, and improve ecological sustainability:

Highway 395, Improving Wildlife Connectivity in Lassen County
Caltrans is modifying existing undercrossings that were installed on U.S. Highway 395 in Lassen County near the California-Nevada border more than 25 years ago. To improve the area for wildlife, Caltrans will remove deer gates, install escape ramps for mule deer, and extend fencing to guide animals to existing undercrossings. The project area will be monitored with wildlife cameras.

Highway 101, Liberty Canyon Undercrossing in Los Angeles County
The completed environmental document for the famous U.S. Highway 101 Liberty Canyon Project was signed in September 2017. Until a large overpass can be constructed, Caltrans has managed several short-term improvements in the Liberty Canyon area to entice mountain lions to cross safely underneath US-101. New fencing is designed to prevent animals from trying to cross the highway, and a former streambed south of Agoura Road has new vegetation to guide animals safely under the highway.

Highway 101, Wildlife Monitoring Cameras in Sonoma County
Caltrans is monitoring wildlife movement on U.S. Highway 101 north of Santa Rosa. Cameras have been installed on culverts that cross under the highway, and Caltrans regularly downloads images from the cameras to understand more about wildlife in the project area. Mountain lions are just one species that have been observed checking out the culverts along US-101. Camera data will be used to determine potential future improvements that will allow animals to safely cross US-101.

Highway 74, Bighorn Sheep Warning Signs in Riverside County
Efforts are underway to decrease vehicle collisions with Peninsular bighorn sheep, a federally endangered species, on a windy portion of State Route 74 above Palm Desert. In June 2018, Caltrans installed four bighorn sheep warning signs with two flashing beacons to alert drivers that sheep may be in the area. This was a coordinated effort with the Bighorn Institute, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and CDFW.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office is providing a story map explaining how the Department of the Interior’s Interagency Burned Area Emergency Response, or BAER, team works to assess the damage on BLM and trust lands from the Ranch and River fires that formed the Mendocino Complex.

“More than 80,000 acres of our BLM-managed public lands have been burned during the Pawnee, County, River and Ranch fires this year, so tackling emergency rehabilitation on that scale can be daunting,” said Ukiah Field Manager Amanda James. “Being able to call upon the expertise of specialists like the BAER team to help assess the damage and develop options for moving forward is a huge help.”

The BAER team and Ukiah Field Office staff have worked together to assess damage, identify potential threats and prepare for post-fire events that can follow devastating wildfires.

Learn more about the BAER team’s efforts by reading its story map above.

The BLM will be making the interactive maps generated by the BAER team available to the public, along with the summary of its report. A public meeting will also be scheduled to explain the challenges faced by the impacted trail systems. Trails on the Cow Mountain Recreation Management Area have been heavily damaged by the River fire.

As stewards, the BLM manages public lands for the benefit of current and future generations, supporting conservation in our pursuit of its multiple-use mission.

For more information, please contact the Ukiah Field Office at 707-468-4000.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – In response to financial concerns, the Board of Supervisors will consider the possibility of consolidating two county financial offices and also will discuss continuing ongoing emergency proclamations for fires and the atmospheric river storm of 2017.

The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.

The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx . Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.

In an untimed item, the board will discuss a proposal from Board Chair Jim Steele regarding the consolidation of the auditor-controller and treasurer-tax collector’s offices.

Noting that the Boards of Supervisors of several counties currently are allowed under California Government Code to consolidate their auditor-controller and treasurer-tax collector’s offices, Steele’s written report to the board explains that he wants to discuss with the board the possibility of requesting state legislators take the necessary steps to add Lake County to the group of counties having the option for consolidating those financial offices.

At 10 a.m., the board will discuss a request from Lake Transit Authority regarding an update on the location plan study for a proposed new Lake Transit Hub on county-owned property in Clearlake.

In other business, in items timed for 9:10 a.m. to 9:14 a.m., the board will consider continuing proclamations of local emergency due to the Mendocino Complex Pawnee, Sulphur and Clayton fires, and the atmospheric river storm.

The full agenda follows.

CONSENT AGENDA

6.1: Adopt proclamation declaring Sept. 28 as Native American Day in Lake County.

6.2: Approve Minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held Aug. 21 and Aug. 28.

6.3: Adopt resolution fixing tax rates for local agencies, general obligation bonds and other voter approved indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2018-1.

6.4: Adopt resolution authorizing the county to participate in the one-time homeless mentally ill outreach and treatment funding opportunity available as a result of SB840 (Chapter 29, Statutes of 2018).

6.5: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Frank SmithWaters for patient rights advocacy for FY 2018-19 for a contract maximum of $45,000, and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.

6.6: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; (b) approve the agreement between county of Lake and Kings View Corp. for professional consulting services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for a contract maximum amount of $76,740 and to authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.

6.7: Approve plans and specifications for the Lower Lake Maintenance Facility Project, Bid No. 18-10; and authorize the Public Services director/assistant purchasing agent to advertise for bids.

6.8: Approve amendment one to the agreement for engineering services for replacement of Clover Creek Bridge at First Street (14C-0015) in Lake County with Quincy Engineering Inc., in the amount not to exceed $420,907.51 (an increase of $58,978.41) and authorize the Chair to sign.

TIMED ITEMS

7.1, 9 a.m.: THERE WILL BE A REQUEST TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 at 10:15 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of the final recommended budget for fiscal year 2018/2019 for the county of Lake and Special Districts Governed by the Board of Supervisors.

7.3, 9:06 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation declaring September 28, 2018, as Native American Day in Lake County.

7.4, 9:08 a.m.: Swearing-in of newly appointed Correctional Officer Amanda Moore.

7.5 9:10 A.M. - (a) Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to the Mendocino Complex fire incident (River and Ranch fires); and (b) update and discussion on the Mendocino Complex - River and Ranch fires response and recovery.

7.6, 9:11 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to the Pawnee fire incident.

7.7, 9:12 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to the Sulphur fire incident.

7.8, 9:13 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to Clayton fire.

7.9, 9:14 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to the atmospheric river storm.

7.10, 9:30 a.m.: THERE WILL BE A REQUEST TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO OCTOBER 23, 2018 at 10 A.M. (Continued from Aug. 21 and Aug. 7). Public hearing - consideration of resolution declaring the results of the majority protest proceedings and establishing the Lake County Tourism Improvement District “resolution of formation.”

7.11, 9:45 a.m.: Continued from Aug. 21, discussion and consideration of draft for right to geothermal exploration and development ordinance.

7.12, 10 a.m.: Discussion and consideration of Lake Transit Hub location plan study update.

UNTIMED ITEMS

8.2:: (a) Discussion of California Government Code Section 24304.2 enabling selected counties to consolidate, by ordinance, the two elected offices of Auditor-Controller (A-C) and T-TC into one elected office, Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (A-C-T-TC), and possible request that legislation be drafted allowing Lake County said option; and (b) discussion of possible amendment to Treasurer-Tax Collector (T-TC) minimum education requirements by ordinance.

8.3: Consideration of permanent overnight vehicle use for District Attorney’s Office investigators.

CLOSED SESSION

9.1: Conference with legal counsel: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(3): California River Watch.

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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Harbin Hot Springs this week is planning an evaluation of the effectiveness of an emergency siren notification system.

The testing will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19.

A sound truck will be driven to various locations at 18424 Harbin Springs Road, Middletown.

Middletown residents in the vicinity of Harbin may hear intermittent sounds during the four-hour testing period.

Please call 707-987-2477 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or concerns.
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Testing completed on Clear Lake in Lake County, Calif., on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, found cyanotoxin levels below the California trigger levels for warnings, as shown by the green markers. The blue markers were sites not sampled during the September 4 testing. Image courtesy of Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – County officials reported that followup testing at sites around Clear Lake have shown improved water conditions, with cyanotoxin levels from cyanobacteria falling below the “caution” level.

The most recent lab results received on Sept. 13 for the monitoring conducted on Sept. 4 for cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, detected results at six of the 18 sampling sites, but all six of these are below the caution threshold, based on the Monday report.

Water monitoring is done by Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians and Elem Indian Colony.

Officials said the latest results show a significant improvement from previous levels, and if this trend continues with the next sampling in two weeks, they will be able to remove all of the warning signs from the lake.

At this point, the county plans to continue posting previously affected sites with “caution” signs and reevaluate when the next sampling results are analyzed. Those sites are in the Oaks Arm of Clear Lake, the Clearlake Oaks shoreline, Elem shoreline and Cache Creek at Highway 53.

The posting recommendation is based on the potential health risks from the algae, which over the last few months has been blooming at varying levels in all three arms of the Lake – Upper Arm, Oaks Arm and Lower Arm.

Public Health follows state guidelines in waiting for minimum two sampling results at a lower level before changing signs; or two non-detectable results before removing signs. However, overall conditions are improving, with no warning or danger levels at this time.

The Redbud Park boat launch location, which was at a danger level from a sample taken on Aug. 7, still shows a detectable level, but below the caution threshold, and is close to a drinking water supply, officials said.

The Clearlake Oaks location is also close to a drinking water supply, but it is now “nondetectable.” The county said that sampling of drinking water completed ­­Aug. 17 and Aug. 28 from these locations showed results below detection levels for microcystin.

Blue-green algae can pose health risks, particularly to children and pets. Officials urge people to choose safe activities when visiting the Oaks Arm and parts of the Lower Arm of Clear Lake and wherever blooms are visible. It is strongly recommended that people and their pets avoid contact with water and avoid swallowing lake water in an algae bloom area.

Get medical treatment immediately if you think that you, your pet, or livestock might have been poisoned by blue-green algae toxins. Be sure to alert the medical professional to the possible contact with blue-green algae and contact the county Public Health Department at 707-263-1090.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council is set to get an update from Sutter Lakeside Hospital and consider awarding a construction project.

The council will meet for a closed session at 5:15 p.m. regarding negotiations for property located at 910 Bevins St. and 902 Bevins Court before the public portion of the meeting begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

Among the items on the agenda is a presentation by Sutter Lakeside Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Dan Peterson, who will offer an update on the hospital and its response to the wildfires.

Under council business, Police Chief Brad Rasmussen will present the 2018 police after action report on the Independence Day fireworks operations.

Public Works Director Doug Grider will take to the council a construction contract with Granite Construction Co. for the Lakeshore Blvd Roadway Repair Project.

On the consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are ordinances; minutes of the council’s special meeting of Aug. 29 and regular meeting on Sept. 4; confirmation of the continuing existence of a local emergency in the city of Lakeport; approval of the first reading of the proposed Ordinance amending Sections 3.05.011 and 3.05.013 of Chapter 3.05 to the Lakeport Municipal Code to comply with the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act; and adoption of a resolution approving the addendum to the Compensation and Benefits Program for the city of Lakeport Unrepresented Employees and providing these terms to the city manager.

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091818 Lakeport City Council agenda packet by LakeCoNews on Scribd

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Mountain lions are generally solitary animals that hunt on their own, usually between the hours of dawn and dusk. If you see more than one mountain lion in the same place they’re usually a mother with offspring. Juveniles stay with their mother until they’re about 2 years old. Photo by Mary K. Hanson.


NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – There have been a few mountain lion sightings in our region over the past several months.

Some have speculated that the wildfires force them down into rural and suburban areas, but there has been no proven correlation between the recent sightings and the wildfires.

What’s more likely is that the big cats are simply walking through their territories – which can be over 100 miles wide – looking for food and won’t linger for very long.

You might remember, too, the story that hit the news in August of 2017 about two hikers who encountered a mountain lion along the trails at Sequoia National Park.

Watching the video the men made of their encounter, it was obvious that their lack of knowledge about the big cats and what to do when crossing paths with one was staggering.

You hear them asking each other what to do, if they should run away ... These are the kinds of questions you need answers to BEFORE you hike out into mountain lion country.

Mountain lions (Puma concolor) are indigenous to our region and encounters, although few and far between, can happen. Knowing a few facts about the cats can help you understand their behaviors and be more prepared if you encounter one.

Mountain lions hunt between the hours of dusk and dawn and are solitary animals; they don’t hunt in prides like African lions. If you see several together in one place, it’s usually a mother and her cubs (who stay with mom until they’re about 2 years old).

A good rule of thumb is to not walk or hike alone in mountain lion territory, especially at night. Also, pay attention to news reports about where the cats have been spotted and be smart: avoid those areas.

Some reports of “mountain lions” to Animal Control offices have actually turned out to be reports of unusually large domesticated cats. The mistake is made because many folks simply don’t fully grasp the size of a real mountain lion.

These cats are BIG – and fast. A full-grown mountain lion is about seven to eight feet long, weighs upwards of sixty pounds (the males can get up to 150 pounds) and can achieve running speeds up to 50 miles per hour in a sprint.

So remember, if you come across a mountain lion, DON’T RUN. If its instinct to chase kicks in, it can run you down within seconds; and the impact of its body hitting yours at full speed can knock the wind out of you and break bones.

The Mountain Lion Foundation and other experts provide excellent tips on what to do if you come face-to-face with a mountain lion.

· Assess the situation as quickly as you can. Are you between the lion and its cubs? Are you near the lion’s den, its cache of food or its newly-downed prey?

· Don’t corner the mountain lion. Make sure it always has an easy route of escape. If it feels trapped, it will defend itself.

· Don’t act or sound like prey. Don’t run, don’t crouch down, don’t play dead. And DO NOT TURN YOUR BACK on a mountain lion. Their most common kill-technique is to bite at the back of the neck in order to crush and sever the spinal cord.

· Mountain lions are excellent swimmers and climbers. Remember the story from 2016 of two mountain lions swimming across Shasta Lake? Domestic cats may not like water, but mountain lions do; so, jumping into a stream or lake isn’t going to protect you. Climbing a tree won’t help you either. Tree-climbing is something mountain lions themselves do to catch their breath if they’re winded from a chase or want to bask in the sun.

· Make yourself look as intimidating as possible. Look the mountain lion in the eyes. Appear defiant. Open your jacket and wave your arms. Pick up your pets and your children if they’re with you and stand close to others in your group. All of these will make you appear larger to the cat. Make a lot of noise, using a loud and confident voice.

· Slowly create distance by BACKING AWAY while you maintain eye contact and continue to “look big”. Again, do not run or turn your back on the animal.

· If you are attacked, fight back with everything you have while protecting your neck and throat.

There was some speculation that the hikers in the Sequoia National Park in 2017 had actually seen the cat first at a distance and then followed after it to try to get video footage of it. That kind of behavior not only puts you in danger, it also puts the mountain lion in danger. Use common sense. If you see or hear a mountain lion, vacate the area as quickly and as safely as you can.

For all their strength and agility, mountain lions are generally elusive, self-composed and silent animals.

If you leave them alone and stay out of their ranges, they’ll leave you alone.

Mary K. Hanson is a Certified California Naturalist, author, nature photographer and blogger at https://chubbywomanwalkabout.com/. She also teaches naturalist classes through Tuleyome, a501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization based in Woodland, Calif. For more information, visit www.tuleyome.org.
Mountain lions (Puma concolor) are indigenous to our region and encounters can happen. Knowing a few facts about the cats can help you understand their behaviors and be more prepared if you encounter one. A good rule of thumb is to not walk or hike in mountain lion territory at night. Also, pay attention to news reports about where the big cats have been spotted and avoid those areas. Photo by Mary K. Hanson.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday signed a bill by State Sen. Mike McGuire that will preserve the votes of thousands of Californians at the ballot box.

Effective immediately, SB 759 establishes the process for election officials to notify voters when their vote by mail signature mismatches the one on file.

Specifically, this bill requires elections officials to notify voters of a mismatching signature at least eight days prior to the certification of an election, and give the voters an opportunity to verify their signature.

In California, according to the Secretary of State’s Office, more than 25,000 residents had their ballots thrown away and not counted in the November 2016 General Election cycle.

These mail ballots were thrown out because of a mismatching signature – the voter’s signature on their ballot did not match what was in their file.

While mismatching signatures can occur for a number of reasons, until now there has never been a law that mandates local election officials notify voters that their ballot will be tossed, or provide them with an opportunity to correct the mistake.

“The stakes could not be higher. Voters on all sides of the political aisle will be turning out in droves for the November election and this new law will ensure all votes count here in the Golden State on Nov. 6,” McGuire said. “We’ve been grateful to work with Secretary of State Alex Padilla, the ACLU and local election officials to see this important bill through.”

“A majority of California voters already cast vote-by-mail ballots each election,” said Secretary of State Padilla. “For many voters, signatures may change over time or disabilities may make it difficult to sign the ballot properly. SB 759 ensures that voters have a chance to remedy a signature mismatch on their mail ballot. Once again California is taking steps to improve the elections experience for voters. I thank Gov. Brown for signing this measure in time for the upcoming election and affirming voter’s fundamental right to have their ballots counted.”

According to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union last year, California ballots went uncounted because elections officials determined the voter’s signature on the vote by mail ballot didn’t match the voter’s signature on file.

To make matters worse, residents whose votes were not tallied did not get notified and had no way of correcting their action, let alone casting their ballot in an election.

There are a number of reasons why a signature may not match. For example:

– A person may have a disability;
– The voter’s ability may change or make it difficult to match the signature because of a shaky hand;
– A different member of the household – such as a spouse or a caretaker – may sign;
– A voter’s signatures can change or evolve over time;
– Or the person, such as someone whose second language is English, may be unaware that they have to sign their ballot the same way as it is on file, and sign in the characters of a non-English alphabet.

SB 759 was adopted with an urgency clause – which also received bipartisan support – to ensure it becomes law prior to this critical November election.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol will offer a free “Start Smart” traffic safety class for soon to-be-licensed, newly licensed, and teenage drivers and their parents or guardians on Wednesday, Sept. 26.

The class will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Clear Lake Area CHP office, located at 5700 Live Oak Drive in Kelseyville.

The CHP said a teenager is killed in a traffic collision every four hours nationwide. That equates to more than 1,870 teenagers killed each year. Another 184,000 teenagers are injured in traffic collisions.

These deaths and injuries can be substantially reduced or prevented by eliminating high-risk driving behaviors through education, and the CHP said its “Start Smart” program can help prevent these tragedies.

The Start Smart program focuses on providing comprehensive traffic safety education classes for teenagers and their parents.

Start Smart employs innovative techniques to capture the attention of teenagers and parents, providing a lasting experience.

The curriculum includes information on collision statistics, teen driver and passenger behaviors, graduated driver’s license laws, cultural changes in today’s society and the need for stronger parental involvement in a teenager’s driving experience.

Space is limited for this class. For more information or reservations, call Officer Efrain Cortez at the CHP office, 707-279-0103, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport’s National Night Out Against Crime will be held on Monday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Library Park.

Park Street between Second and Third Streets will be closed during the event.

This event is coordinated by us to increase and improve police, city and other government community partnerships in the city.

City of Lakeport management and staff, Lakeport City Council members, Lakeport Police officers and staff, Lakeport Fire Protection District, and other local officials will be on site to meet and greet local residents.

The event will feature free hot dogs, popcorn and sno-cones.

There also will be a youth game area and bicycle decorating contest and parade, sponsored by the Lakeport Main Street Association, so children are asked to bring their bicycles and helmets to participate.

In addition, there will be raffle prizes for children and adults.

There is no cost to community members to attend. The event is being sponsored by donations of services, supplies, raffle prizes and other resources by numerous local businesses and organizations.

See the Facebook event page for a list of all activities and donating businesses.

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