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Tiffany Violet Marie Larue, 31, of Clearlake Oaks, Calif., was arrested on Friday, September 8, 2017, on drug charges following a vehicle stop. Lake County Jail photo.

CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – A Clearlake Oaks woman was arrested late last week on drug charges following a vehicle stop.

Tiffany Violet Marie Larue, 31, was arrested for Friday possession of a controlled substance for sale, transportation of a controlled substance, being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, according to Sgt. Corey Paulich of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

At approximately 1:55 a.m. Friday a Lake County Sheriff's deputy on routine patrol in the area of Highway 20 and Highway 53 in Clearlake Oaks observed a silver Hyundai Sonata with an equipment violation. Paulich said the deputy conducted an enforcement stop of the vehicle near New Long Valley Road.

Paulich said the deputy contacted the driver, who was identified as Tiffany Larue, her passenger, Daniel Dean Larue, 37, also of Clearlake Oaks.

The deputy noticed a small digital pocket scale on the driver’s floor board. He also noticed Tiffany Larue was displaying signs and symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance, Paulich said.

Paulich said the deputy asked Tiffany Larue to step out of the vehicle and then requested her permission to search the vehicle, which she gave. The deputy then asked Daniel Larue to step out of the vehicle.

As the deputy searched the vehicle he located a broken glass pipe in Tiffany Larue’s purse. The pipe was consistent with one used for smoking methamphetamine, Paulich said.

The deputy continued searching the vehicle, locating a cell phone case underneath the steering wheel area. Paulich said the deputy opened the case, locating a plastic bag containing just under an ounce of suspected methamphetamine that would have a street value of approximately $2,260.

When asked about the suspect methamphetamine, Tiffany Larue told the deputy she owned the vehicle, but the methamphetamine belonged to another subject who had borrowed the vehicle and denied knowing the methamphetamine was there, according to Paulich.

Tiffany Larue was placed under arrest and later booked into the Lake County Jail. Paulich said she later was released on bail in the amount of $35,000.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its efforts to eradicate narcotics from the communities of Lake County and seize the suspected profits of drug trafficking for asset forfeiture whenever possible.

Anyone with information that can assist the Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Unit with this effort is encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.

Methamphetamine and paraphernalia seized during a vehicle stop in Clearlake Oaks, Calif., on Friday, September 8, 2017, that resulted in one arrest. Photo courtesy of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday.

The agency said there is a 20-percent chance across most of the county that rain and thunderstorms will arrive Tuesday.

Chances of thunderstorms also are forecast in the Middletown and Cobb areas after 11 p.m. Tuesday night, based on the forecast.

Daytime temperatures across Lake County on Tuesday are expected to range from the high 80s to the low 90s, dropping into the mid 60s at night.

Winds of up to 9 miles per hour are also are forecast across the county through Tuesday night.

From Wednesday through Sunday, the National Weather Service said conditions are expected to clear, with temperatures ranging from the high 80s on Wednesday into the low 80s through the weekend, and nighttime temperatures also showing a cooling trend, dropping into the high 50s.

On Monday, temperatures could be lower still, ranging from the mid to high 70s in the day, according to the forecast.

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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week will consider approving the final budget for the new fiscal year.

The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 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.

At 10 a.m., the board will hold a public hearing to consider the final recommended budget for fiscal year 2017-18 for the county of Lake and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors.

The final budget resolution puts the total appropriations for this new fiscal year at $230,395,789, about $7 million more than the initial recommended budget for this fiscal year that the board approved in June.

The final recommended budget the board approved last September was $219.6 million, as Lake County News has reported.

The full agenda follows.

CONSENT AGENDA

7.1: Approve letter of support asking the Regional Water Quality Board to Lift the Hidden Valley Lake Community Services District Water System Meter Moratorium, and authorize all five Board members to sign.

7.2: Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-80 establishing the Western Regional Town Hall Known as “WRTH” for the Upper Lake, Blue Lakes and Lake Pillsbury areas.

7.3: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held Aug. 8, 2017, and Aug. 15, 2017.

7.4: Adopt Resolution of Opposition to AB 1250.

7.5: Approve amendment to memorandum of understanding by and between the county of Mendocino and the county of Lake for Sealer of Weights and Measures Service (Mendocino County Agreement No. 17-048), and authorize the department head to sign.

7.6: Adopt resolution fixing tax rates for local agencies, general obligation bonds and other voter approved indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2017-18.

7.7: Adopt proclamation designating the month of September 2017 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, in Lake County.

7.8: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to the Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Resource Development Associates for the Implementation of the evaluation plan for the Network of Care website for Fiscal Year 2017-18 for a contract maximum of $53,000 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.

7.9: Adopt resolution to approve the standard agreement between the county of Lake and the Department of Health Care Services for Fiscal Year 2017-18 through Fiscal Year 2020-21 and to authorize the Behavioral Health administrator to sign the standard agreement.

7.10: Adopt resolution setting rate of pay for election officers for the Nov. 7, 2017, General District Election pursuant to Section 12310 of the Elections Code.

7.11: Approve fire protection districts and water districts resolutions requesting consolidation with elections called to be held on the same day as the Nov. 7, 2017, General District Election.

7.12: Adopt resolution approving agreement between the county of Lake and the county of Plumas for Medi-Cal administrative activities and targeted case management, and authorizing the director of Health Services to sign.

7.13: Adopt resolution authorizing the Lake County Health Services Department to submit an application for the California Department of Public Health's Oral Health Program for Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022 not to exceed an amount of $820,250.

7.14: Adopt resolution authorizing acceptance of Proposition 99 funding to support the California Tobacco Control Program in the amount of $150,000 per year not to exceed an amount of $600,000 for fiscal years 2017/2018 through 2020/2021 and authorize the Health Services director to sign grant acceptance paperwork.

7.15: Adopt resolution approving the application and certification statement for the state Department of Health Care Services, CMS Branch's California Children's Services Administration Plan Renewal Grant in the amount of $243,469 for fy 2017-2018 and authorize the board chair to sign said certification statement.

7.16: Adopt resolution approving the application and certification statement for the state Department of Health Services, CMS Branch's Child Health and Disability Prevention Program and Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care Renewal Grant for FY 2017/2018 and authorize the board chair to sign said certification statement.

7.17: Adopt resolution approving a request from the Lake County Health Services Department to accept new Proposition 56 funding to support the California Tobacco Control Program in the amount of $150,000 per year for fiscal years 2017/2018 through 2020/2021 not to exceed a total of $600,000 and authorize the Health Services director to sign.

7.18: Adopt resolution authorizing acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $207,336 from the California Department of Public Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch Grant Program for fiscal years 2017/2018 through 2019/2020, and authorize the director of Health Services to sign grant acceptance paperwork.

7.19: Approve long distance travel Sept. 20, through Sept. 23, 2017, to Washington, DC for Kimberly Baldwin, program coordinator, Public Health Division.

7.20: Adopt resolution temporarily prohibiting parking and authorizing removal of vehicles and ordering the Department of Public Works to post signs on various roads in Kelseyville Sept. 29 and 30, 2017, for Kelseyville Pear Festival.

7.21: Adopt resolution authorizing the Public Works director to sign the notice of completion for the Foard Road at Anderson Creek Bridge Replacement Project; Bid No. 16-03.

7.22: Adopt resolution authorizing the Public Works director to sign the notice of completion for the Dry Creek Road at Dry Creek Bridge Replacement Project; Bid No. 16-04.

7.23: Approve amendment one to agreement between the county of Lake and Quincy Engineering Inc. for construction management services for replacement of Anderson Creek Bridge at Foard Road (14C-0076 and Dry Creek Bridge at Dry Creek Road (14C-0070) in Lake County in the amount not to exceed $368,594.56, and authorize the chair to sign.

7.24: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and (b) approve agreement between the county of Lake and A&P Helicopters for Fiscal Year 2017/18 in the amount of $100,000 and authorize the chair to sign.

7.25: Approve agreement between the sheriff’s department and the Public Works Department for use of inmate workers.

7.26: (a) Approve equitable sharing agreement and certification between the county of Lake Sheriff's Department and the US Department of Justice; and (b) authorize the sheriff and chair to sign.

7.27: Approve 10th amendment to the agreement between the county of Lake and Sun Ridge Systems Inc. for the purchase and installation of CorEMR Link Software in the amount of $8,142, and authorize the chair to sign.

7.28: Approve a grant agreement with the state of California Department of Boating and Waterways in the amount of $90,000 for the purchase of a new law enforcement patrol boat and trailer; and authorize the sheriff and county administrative officer to sign the contract documents.

7.29: Approve the appointment of Michelle (Micki) Dolby to the permanent position of deputy director of the Lake County Department of Social Services effective Sept. 12, 2017.

7.30: Approve a budget transfer for Lake County Sanitation (Budget Units 8354 & 8355) to provide sufficient funding for accrued utilities expense for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

7.31: Approve long distance travel for Phil Moy to attend the Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species in San Diego on Sept. 12, 2017.

TIMED ITEMS

8.2, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of September 2017 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Lake County.

8.3, 9:15 a.m.: Hearing, consideration of appeal of marijuana nuisance abatement; located at 2814 Madrone Way, Spring Valley (APN 062-511-10 - Myra Arin and Wingrove Williams).

8.4, 10 a.m.: Public hearing, consideration of the final recommended budget for fiscal Year 2017/2018 for the county of Lake and Special Districts governed by the Board of Supervisors.

8.5, 10:15 a.m.: Consideration and approval of the award of bid for the Eastlake Elementary Safe Routes to School and Community Development Block Grant Project; Bid No. 16-16, Federal Aid Project No: SRTSL-5914(097), and authorize the chair to sign the attached notice of award and execute the agreement.

UNTIMED ITEMS

9.2: Consideration and approval of out-of-cycle classification and compensation committee findings and recommendations.

9.3: Consideration of Administrative Encroachment Permit 17-36 to close a 500 by 2,400 foot area of Clear Lake between Library Park and the Skylark Resort for the 2017 Splash-in.

CLOSED SESSION

10.1: Public employee evaluations title: Community Development Director Robert Massarelli.

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MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Lightning has resulted in two new fires in the Upper Lake Ranger District on the Mendocino National Forest, forest officials reported.

On Tuesday evening fire crews responded to a wildland fire, dubbed the Skeleton fire, on the Upper Lake Ranger District, approximately six miles east of Lake Pillsbury in the Snow Mountain Wilderness, according to a report from forest spokeswoman Sandra Moore.

Moore’s Tuesday night update put the Skeleton fire’s size at approximately 20 acres.

Resources on scene include two engines and a battalion chief with additional resources on order, she said.

Moore said crews are reporting a moderate rate of spread in chaparral, timber and grass.

Fire personnel also are responding to the Slides 2 fire on the Upper Lake district, according to Moore.

Moore said the Slides 2 fire is approximately four miles west of Lake Pillsbury.

The two fires are lightning-caused and it is likely that additional fires may be detected after thunderstorms passed over the forest Tuesday, Moore said.

Light winds are out of the northeast at 5 miles per hour, Moore added.

She said additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has a group of cats and kittens waiting for new homes, with three of them offered free to the first approved applications thanks to an anonymous donor.

This week’s featured felines include seven kittens and two adult cats.

If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets there, hoping you'll choose them.

For those looking for a barn cat to keep the rodents at bay, be sure to ask about the barn cat adoption program. Feral barn cats are adopted out for $1 each, which includes altering, ear notching and vaccines.

The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still “on hold”).

“Oscar” is a young male domestic short hair mix cat in kennel No. 16, ID No. 8412. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘Oscar’

“Oscar” is a young male domestic short hair with a gray coat and gold eyes.

He’s one of the three cats offered for adoption for free with an approved application.

He’s in kennel No. 16, ID No. 8412.

This male domestic short hair kitten is in kennel No. 99a, ID No. 8389. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Domestic short hair kitten

This male domestic short hair kitten has a gray tabby coat and green eyes.

He’s in kennel No. 99a, ID No. 8389.

This male domestic short hair kitten is in kennel No. 99b, ID No. 8390. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Domestic short hair kitten

This male domestic short hair kitten has a gray tabby coat and green eyes.

He’s in kennel No. 99b, ID No. 8390.

This female domestic short hair kitten is in kennel No. 99c, ID No. 8391. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Domestic short hair kitten

This female domestic short hair kitten has a white and gray tabby coat and green eyes.

She’s in kennel No. 99c, ID No. 8391.

This female domestic short hair kitten is in kennel No. 99d, ID No. 8392. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Domestic short hair kitten

This female domestic short hair kitten has a torbie coat and green eyes.

She’s in kennel No. 99d, ID No. 8392.

This female domestic short hair cat is in kennel No. 108, ID No. 8095. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Domestic short hair cat

This female domestic short hair cat has a lynx point coat and blue eyes.

She already has been spayed.

She’s in kennel No. 108, ID No. 8095.

This male domestic medium hair mix kitten is in kennel No. 111b, ID No. 8228. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Domestic medium hair mix kitten

This male domestic medium hair mix kitten has a black coat and green eyes.

He’s one of the three cats available free for adoption with an approved application.

He’s in kennel No. 111b, ID No. 8228.

“O’Malley” is a male domestic short hair kitten is in Kennel No. 128, ID No. 8276. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

‘O’Malley’

“O’Malley” is a male domestic short hair kitten with an orange tabby and white coat, and he’s one of the three cats offered free for adoption with an approved application.

Shelter staff said he has had one eye removed.

He’s a sweet kitten that gets along with dogs.

He’s in Kennel No. 128, ID No. 8276.

This female domestic medium hair cat is in kennel No. 147, ID No. 8320. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Domestic medium hair

This female domestic medium hair cat has an all-black coat and gold eyes.

Shelter staff said she is very playful and affectionate.

She’s in kennel No. 147, ID No. 8320.

Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.

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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Woman suffrage supporters in Lake County were active during both the 1896 and 1911 suffrage campaigns in California.

Women in California gained the right to vote in 1911, nine years before the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified.

Carolynn Williams of the Lake County Museum and Jan Cook of the Lake County Library will speak about Lake County’s suffragists at September’s Know Lake County program.

The free program will be held at the Lakeport branch of the Lake County Library at 1425 N. High St. on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m.

The 1896 suffrage campaign included a strong connection to temperance issues. Many suffragists, both in Lake County and elsewhere in California, also belonged to the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and promoted votes for women as a means of controlling alcohol.

By 1911, suffragists were no longer linked to temperance, which may have contributed to the victory for universal suffrage in California.

Lake County produced one woman who participated in pro-suffrage demonstrations in Washington D.C. during World War I, leading up to the passage of the 19th Amendment.

Beatrice Reynolds Kinkead, born in Lake County, was arrested in 1917 while demonstrating with other “Silent Sentinels” in front of the White House.

Carolynn Williams attended the College of the Redwoods as a history major specializing in women’s studies.

She worked for national and international women’s organizations before relocating to Lake County.

Her role with the Lake County Museums is public outreach and graphic design.

Williams researched temperance and suffrage for the newest exhibit and the Courthouse Museum, “Political Citizens: National Politics in Lake County.”

She and Cook, of both the Lake County Library and the Lake County Historical Society, researched and wrote the suffrage portion of the exhibit.

The Know Lake County lectures feature speakers from a wide array of organizations and disciplines, each representing some aspect of Lake County.

The Lake County Library is on the internet at http://library.lakecountyca.gov and Facebook at www.Facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary.

Jan Cook is a technician with the Lake County Library.
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James Harley Miranda, 40, of Clearlake, Calif., was arrested on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, for animal abuse and being under the influence of a controlled substance after police say he left his dog to die along Highway 53 on Monday, September 11, 2017. Lake County Jail photo.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department has arrested a local man for animal abuse after he left his dog to die on the side of Highway 53 Monday morning.

James Harley Miranda, 40, of Clearlake was arrested for felony animal abuse and a misdemeanor charge of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Tuesday morning, according to Detective Sgt. Martin Snyder of the Clearlake Police Department.

At 8 a.m. Monday the Clearlake Police Department received a report of a deceased canine on the shoulder of Highway 53. Snyder said the reporting party advised police that the animal was possibly a victim of abuse and was affixed to a hand cart or dolly.

Clearlake Animal Control Officer Melinda Wymer responded to the scene and contacted the reporting party, who told her that while he was traveling on Highway 53 he discovered the dog dead on the side of the highway, according to Snyder’s report.

The man told Wymer that the dog was affixed with a homemade leash to the hand cart and had an elastic band wrapped around the jaw consistent with a muzzle or device to restrain the mouth from opening. There was additionally a bag which contained various items but no identification, Snyder said.

Snyder said Wymer collected evidence on scene and searched the bag for identification. At that time the owner of the canine was unknown, and the animal had no obvious signs of visible trauma.

He said Wymer collected the canine and transported it to the local veterinarian’s office for examination. Employees examined the animal, confirmed that it was deceased and that it had no obvious signs of trauma to the body.

At the same time, Wymer continued her investigation to identify the owner of the animal and seek possible witnesses, Snyder said.

Later on Monday evening, Officer Mark Harden, who is a Clearlake Police Department canine handler, came on shift, Snyder said.

Snyder said Officer Harden reviewed the photo of the canine and identified the owner of the dog as Miranda, who Harden had attempted to take into custody during an incident several weeks prior.

During that previous arrest, Miranda physically resisted and a struggle ensued in which Miranda's dog, later identified as "Cocoa," attacked the police service dog "Zip,” Snyder said.

Jail records indicate Miranda was arrested on Aug. 17 and charged with felony obstructing or resisting an officer, and misdemeanor charges of battery on an officer and obstructing or resisting an officer.

Snyder said Officer Harden knew Miranda to be transient in the city of Clearlake and was actively looking for him.

The Clearlake Police Department then received a tip that Miranda was possibly at a family residence within several blocks of where the deceased canine was located, Snyder said.

Officer Harden responded to the area and contacted Miranda, who claimed ownership of the dead dog, Cocoa, according to Snyder.

Miranda advised that while off leash Cocoa had been struck by a silver vehicle while in the Avenues area of the city, Snyder said. Miranda alleged that the silver vehicle fled the scene and did not stop.

Snyder said Miranda also told police that Cocoa attempted to bite him so he made a muzzle around the dog’s mouth.

Miranda said he walked down to the highway and then left the dog on the roadway and went to a friend's residence to use methamphetamine, Snyder said.

Based upon the investigation, Snyder said Miranda was arrested in the case.

Jail records showed that Harden took Miranda into custody at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Miranda was booked into the Lake County Jail just after 2 p.m. Tuesday for the abuse and drug charges.

His bail has initially been set at $15,000, with a tentative arraignment date planned for Thursday in Lake County Superior Court, based on his booking sheet.

Miranda also has had previous arrests by the Clearlake Police Department and California Highway Patrol on charges of being under the influence of drugs to driving under the influence, according to Lake County Jail records.

If anyone has any further information regarding this incident, they’re asked to contact Animal Control Officer Melinda Wymer at 707-994-8251, Extension 118.
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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, joined by the attorneys general for Minnesota, Maryland and Maine, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative, or DACA.

The four states filed the suit on Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California arguing that the Trump Administration violated the Constitution and federal laws when it rescinded DACA.

“The DACA initiative has allowed more than 800,000 Dreamers, children brought to this country without documentation, to come out of the shadows and become successful and productive Americans. One-in-four of those DACA Dreamers know California as home, and it’s no coincidence that our great state is the sixth largest economy in the world,” said Attorney General Becerra.

“In California, we don't just support and value them – we fight for them,” Becerra continued. “And it’s important that we get this right. We will not permit Donald Trump to destroy the lives of young immigrants who make California and our country stronger. The court of public opinion has already spoken: the vast majority of Americans agree Dreamers should be here to stay; so now it's time to fight in every way we can – and on multiple fronts – in the court of law.”

In the complaint, Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, Maine Attorney General Janet Mills and Attorney General Becerra describe the several violations by the federal government of the Constitution and federal laws designed to ensure that our government treats everyone fairly and transparently. Among other things, the complaint alleges:

- The Trump Administration’s termination of DACA and the associated Department of Homeland Security memo and FAQs may lead to the untenable outcome that the administration will renege on the promise it made to Dreamers and their employers that information they gave to the government for their participation in the program will not be used to deport them or prosecute their employers. The risk DACA grantees face is compounded by DHS’s earlier imposition of boundless enforcement “priorities” that sweep in most immigrants. The threatened misuse of sensitive information provided in good faith by DACA grantees to the government is fundamentally unfair, violating the Fifth Amendment’s due process guarantee.
- The federal Regulatory Flexibility Act also requires the government to analyze the effects of a proposed change on small businesses, many of which are owned by, or employ, Dreamers, and to take comments on the proposed change. The Administration completely ignored these legal requirements.
- The termination of DACA directly affects the substantive rights of almost 800,000 people and indirectly affects millions more, as well as small and large businesses, non-profits, and the towns, cities and states that these individuals call home. The federal Administrative Procedure Act requires such a change to be made for sound reasons, and for the public to be able to make formal comments on it before it’s made into law. Whether or not the initiative was implemented through notice and comment rulemaking, it cannot be terminated without it.

In July, Attorney General Becerra led 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to President Trump urging him to maintain and defend DACA.

In the letter, the attorneys general explain how DACA has benefited their states and the nation as a whole and call on Trump to fulfill his public commitment to Dreamers, whom he called “incredible kids” who should be treated “with heart.”

Roughly a quarter of all DACA grantees, or more than 200,000 young people, live in California.

A copy of the lawsuit is posted below.

Attorneys general DACA lawsuit against Trump Administration by LakeCoNews on Scribd

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – National Recovery Month is an observance held every year in September.

It is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.

The national observance is designed to educate Americans on how addiction treatment and mental health services can be effective tools for people with substance abuse and/or mental disorder(s) to live a healthy and rewarding life.

The national observance is also for celebrating the gains made by people in recovery, just as health improvements are celebrated by those who have health conditions like heart disease, diabetes and hypertension.

National Recovery Month spotlights reinforcing the positive message that behavioral health is critical to overall health, prevention is effective, and that treatment is successful. People can and do recover with the right treatment.

There are millions of lives that have been changed through recovery. For those who are suffering from alcohol and/or drug addiction, the message is that there are recovery programs which can help.

Of course, prevention is also crucial so it is important for relevant groups and organizations to promote alcohol and drug addiction prevention, especially among youth.

Everyone needs to work together to increase awareness and improve understanding about diseases of substance use and mental disorders.

People should know that prevention works and there are effective treatments that can help people recover from alcohol and drug addiction.

Each individual can help and become a supporter to help expand and improve the availability of recovery services that are effective.

During September and throughout the year, everyone is encouraged to help raise awareness of the fact that effective recovery services are available.

Please join Lake County Behavioral Health in celebrating “Recovery Happens Lake County” on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Library Park in Lakeport.

There will be a Recovery Happens Walk from 11 a.m to noon, guest speakers, any “A” meeting, raffle prizes and more.

For more information, please contact Lake County Behavioral Health at 707-274-9101 or 707-994-7090.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee this week will hear a presentation by a group pursuing a Dark Sky designation for the county.

The committee, or LEDAC, will meet from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

The meeting is open to the public.

In an item timed for 8 a.m., Bill Haddon, president of the Friends of Taylor Observatory will give a presentation on the project to seek the International Dark Sky Community Designation for Lake County.

According to the International Dark-Sky Association, or IDA, “An IDA International Dark Sky Community is a town, city, municipality or other legally organized community that has shown exceptional dedication to the preservation of the night sky through the implementation and enforcement of a quality outdoor lighting ordinance, dark sky education and citizen support of dark skies.”

Also on the agenda is a discussion regarding the implementation of the Lakeport Economic Development Strategic Plan 2017-2022, which the Lakeport City Council approved earlier this summer.

After this week’s meeting, LEDAC is next set to meet Nov. 8.

LEDAC advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.

The membership includes Chair Wilda Shock, Vice Chair Christine Hutt, Secretary Terre Logsdon and members Denise Combs, Bill Eaton, George Feola, Melissa Fulton, Pam Harpster, George Linn, Taira St. John and Panette Talia. Lakeport Community Development Director Kevin Ingram and City Manager Margaret Silveira serve as ex-officio committee members.

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NORTH COAST, Calif. – Deputies from the Sonoma Police Department this weekend arrested two suspects for bank robbery, with officials reporting that both also are wanted in connection with attempted robberies in Napa County.

Catrina Hockney, 34, of Napa and 45-year-old Miguel Maravilla of Vallejo were arrested for the Saturday robbery, according to Sgt. Spencer Crum of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

On Saturday at about 2 p.m. deputies received a call of a bank robbery that occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank, located at W. Napa and 5th West in Sonoma, Crum said.

He said deputies were aware of the potential suspects due to an investigation from the Napa Police Department. A flier had been issued earlier in the day that listed Hockney and Maravilla as subjects of interest in numerous attempted robberies in Napa.

A description of their vehicle, a 2007 tan Chevrolet pickup had also been listed in the flier, Crum said.

When the deputies received the call they observed the pickup pulling away from the area of the Wells Fargo branch, and made a traffic stop on it at W. Napa and Third West, Crum said.

Crum said the deputies arrested Maravilla and Hockney without incident. At the time of traffic stop, Hockney was lying down in the back seat attempting to change her clothes.

After her arrest, deputies found a large amount of cash on Hockney, Crum said.

Deputies responded to the Wells Fargo Bank and contacted tellers there who told them that a woman came into the bank holding a lunch box. When she got to the counter, she placed the lunch box on the counter and pulled out a note indicating this was a robbery and she wanted all large bills, Crum said.

The teller complied with the woman’s demands, gave her money from her drawer and then the woman left, Crum said.

Crum said the teller gave a description of Hockney’s physical appearance, and video surveillance taken from the bank confirmed that Hockney was the suspect.

Both Hockney and Maravilla were booked into the Sonoma County Jail and booked on charges of robbery and conspiracy. They remain in custody with bail set at $500,000, Crum said.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Animal Care and Control has another big group of dogs of all sizes and ages needing homes.

This week’s available dogs include mixes of Chihuahua, schnauzer, shepherd, pit bull and terrier.

Dogs that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed, microchipped and, if old enough, given a rabies shot and county license before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.

If you're looking for a new companion, visit the shelter. There are many great pets hoping you'll choose them.

The following dogs at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (additional dogs on the animal control Web site not listed are still “on hold”).

This young male terrier mix is in kennel No. 3, ID No. 8369. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male terrier mix

This young male terrier mix has a short brown and white coat.

He’s in kennel No. 3, ID No. 8369.

This female Chihuahua is in kennel No. 4, ID No. 8400. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Female Chihuahua

This female Chihuahua has a short red coat.

She’s in kennel No. 4, ID No. 8400.

This female Chihuahua is in kennel No. 6, ID No. 8399. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Female Chihuahua

This female Chihuahua has a short tan coat.

She’s in kennel No. 6, ID No. 8399.

This male Chihuahua is in kennel No. 7, ID No. 8388. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male Chihuahua

This male Chihuahua has a short black and tan coat.

Shelter staff said he gets along with other dogs.

He’s in kennel No. 7, ID No. 8388.

This female pit bull mix puppy is in kennel No. 8a, ID No. 8393. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Pit bull mix puppy

This female pit bull mix puppy has a short brown and white coat.

She’s in kennel No. 8a, ID No. 8393.

This female pit bull mix puppy is in kennel No. 8b, ID No. 8394. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Pit bull mix puppy

This female pit bull mix puppy has a short brown and white coat.

She’s in kennel No. 8b, ID No. 8394.

This male shepherd mix is in kennel No. 9, ID No. 8382. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male shepherd mix

This male shepherd mix has a short tan and white coat.

Shelter staff said he gets along with other dogs.

He’s in kennel No. 9, ID No. 8382.

This male Chihuahua is in kennel No. 8355, ID No. 11. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male Chihuahua

This male Chihuahua mix has a short tan coat.

He’s in kennel No. 8355, ID No. 11.

This female Schnauzer is in kennel No. 14, ID No. 8451. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Female Schnauzer

This female Schnauzer has a curly black coat, floppy ears and brown eyes.

She’s in kennel No. 14, ID No. 8451.

This male Chihuahua is in kennel No. 15, ID No. 8413. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male Chihuahua

This male Chihuahua has a short tan and white coat.

He’s in kennel No. 15, ID No. 8413.

This male Chihuahua is in kennel No. 16, ID No. 8414. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Male Chihuahua

This male Chihuahua has a short tan and white coat.

He’s in kennel No. 16, ID No. 8414.

This female shepherd mix is in kennel No. 19, ID No. 8315. Photo courtesy of Lake County Animal Care and Control.

Female shepherd mix

This female shepherd mix has a short brindle coat.

She’s in kennel No. 19, ID No. 8315.

Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm.

For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.

Email Elizabeth Larson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.

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