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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Pearl Harbor Survivors, Chapter 23 North, Lake County will observe the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on Saturday, Dec. 7.
The commemoration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Pearl Harbor Memorial mast in Library Park.
They will be honoring those who served there and who are no longer with us.
Invocation will be by the Rev. Father Adam Kotas.
Military ceremonies, including a rifle salvo, will be performed by the Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team.
Raising of the flag and lowering to half mast will be done by the Sea Scout Ship Konocti Phoenix.
Doug Patten will lead in singing the national anthem.
The event’s master of ceremonies is Ronnie Bogner, an honorary Pearl Harbor Survivors member.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake Transit Authority announced that it is expanding its Medi-Links service to Santa Rosa.
This nonemergency medical transportation service will now be available five days per week.
The service is managed by Lake Links, a new transportation agency dedicated to serving these medical and other special needs.
“After we announced the new service in July with service only on Tuesdays, we found that people had difficulty if their appointments were scheduled on other weekdays. We needed to make service available five days per week,” said Lake Links Mobility Programs Manager Karl Parker.
Medi-Links service will operate one van per day to medical providers in Santa Rosa. It will operate as a demand-response service, meaning that the van will only run when needed.
Trips will begin and end at the location at which clients were picked up. The route and schedule taken on any given day will depend on the needs of the passengers. Appointments with medical offices in Santa Rosa should be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., although it may be possible to accommodate other times.
Senior centers, hospitals and clinics will be used as readily-accessible pick up points.
Passengers will need to arrange to get to and from the pickup sites in Lake County. Those needing help may be eligible for assistance either via regular Lake Transit service, or the Pay-Your-Pal ride assistance program, also operated by Lake Links.
Lem Cheney of Nice recently used Medi-Links and reported that “the service was great – easy and convenient!”
When asked if he would recommend the service to others, Cheney said, “Yes! Definitely! And you can’t beat the twenty dollar round trip fare!”
In partnership with Lake Links and the Area Planning Council, Lake Transit Authority has been studying the need for non-emergency medical transportation outside the County for several years. This new service is funded by a grant from the Federal Transportation Administration.
Surveys of Lake County medical providers, as well as anecdotal experience reported by Lake County residents have identified Santa Rosa as one of the locations of medical providers to which Lake County residents are most frequently referred for specialized care and treatment.
Advance reservations are required by 5 p.m. on Wednesday of the week prior to the appointment.
The fare is $10 one-way for elderly & disabled people, and $20 one-way for general public. There are no additional charges for persons who need to accompany the rider.
Transport will be provided via a comfortable new lift-equipped van which can accommodate wheelchairs and electric scooters.
For more information, contact Karl Parker at 707-995-3330,
State Controller Betty T. Yee on Tuesday updated her Government Compensation in California website to include self-reported salary data for K-12 education employers in the state.
The data cover 398,589 positions and almost $16.40 billion in wages at employers including public school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education.
While cities, counties, and special districts are required to report salary and benefits data to the State Controller, K-12 education employers are voluntary reporters for the purposes of GCC.
The State Controller’s Office requested data from 1,925 education employers, 411 of whom filed complete reports.
Another 1,388 K-12 education employers did not file salary data reports, while 126 filed reports that were incomplete or did not comply with reporting guidelines.
In Lake County, only three K-12 employers reported, while six did not, according to the site.
The districts that reported are Lakeport Unified, the Lake County Office of Education and Upper Lake Unified.
Those three reporting districts have a total of 825 employees, pay a combined total of $21.1 million in wages and $7.6 million in benefits.
The breakdown of the reporting districts is as follows:
– Lakeport Unified: 349 employees; total wages, $9,681,038; total retirement and health contribution, $3,521,055.
– Lake County Office of Education: 300 employees; total wages, $6,035,406; total retirement and health contribution, $1,918,911.
– Upper Lake Unified: 176 employees; total wages, $5,451,529; total retirement and health contribution, $2,162,999.
Schools and districts that didn’t file reports included California Connections Academy @ North Bay, Kelseyville Unified, Konocti Unified, Lake County International Charter, Lucerne Elementary and Middletown Unified.
The data cover 398,589 positions and almost $16.40 billion in wages at employers including public school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education.
While cities, counties, and special districts are required to report salary and benefits data to the State Controller, K-12 education employers are voluntary reporters for the purposes of GCC.
The State Controller’s Office requested data from 1,925 education employers, 411 of whom filed complete reports.
Another 1,388 K-12 education employers did not file salary data reports, while 126 filed reports that were incomplete or did not comply with reporting guidelines.
In Lake County, only three K-12 employers reported, while six did not, according to the site.
The districts that reported are Lakeport Unified, the Lake County Office of Education and Upper Lake Unified.
Those three reporting districts have a total of 825 employees, pay a combined total of $21.1 million in wages and $7.6 million in benefits.
The breakdown of the reporting districts is as follows:
– Lakeport Unified: 349 employees; total wages, $9,681,038; total retirement and health contribution, $3,521,055.
– Lake County Office of Education: 300 employees; total wages, $6,035,406; total retirement and health contribution, $1,918,911.
– Upper Lake Unified: 176 employees; total wages, $5,451,529; total retirement and health contribution, $2,162,999.
Schools and districts that didn’t file reports included California Connections Academy @ North Bay, Kelseyville Unified, Konocti Unified, Lake County International Charter, Lucerne Elementary and Middletown Unified.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – To help senior drivers face the challenges of aging safely, the California Highway Patrol joins the American Occupational Therapy Association in recognizing Dec. 2 to 6 as Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.
The American Occupational Therapy Association hopes to promote understanding of the importance of mobility and transportation to ensure older adults remain active in the community – shopping, working or volunteering – with the confidence that transportation will not be the barrier to strand them at home.
“The ability to drive encompasses a person’s knowledge and experience, along with visual, physical, and mental capabilities,” CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley said. “While knowledge and experience may continue to increase, older drivers must adapt to changes in their capabilities to remain safe, responsible drivers.”
California currently has more than 27 million licensed drivers and more than 4.5 million of them, 17 percent, are 65 or older.
Preliminary data from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System shows that in 2018, 558 drivers 65 or older were in fatal collisions, with 297 at fault.
Of all California drivers killed in collisions each year, approximately 15 percent are 65 or older.
Driving is a complex activity that requires certain physical, visual and cognitive abilities. As people age, those abilities often change in subtle ways.
A driver’s chronological age is not a good predictor of driving ability. What counts on the road is performance. Having a series of minor crashes or near misses, getting lost on familiar roads, and being spoken to about driving by police, family and friends are a few signs of diminished capacity for safe driving.
The CHP supports older drivers with its free, two-hour Age Well, Drive Smart course.
Through this program, seniors can sharpen their driving skills, refresh their knowledge of the rules of the road, and learn how to adjust to normal age-related physical and mental changes. Information is available at CHP Area offices or at www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services .
The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of safety, service and security.
The American Occupational Therapy Association hopes to promote understanding of the importance of mobility and transportation to ensure older adults remain active in the community – shopping, working or volunteering – with the confidence that transportation will not be the barrier to strand them at home.
“The ability to drive encompasses a person’s knowledge and experience, along with visual, physical, and mental capabilities,” CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley said. “While knowledge and experience may continue to increase, older drivers must adapt to changes in their capabilities to remain safe, responsible drivers.”
California currently has more than 27 million licensed drivers and more than 4.5 million of them, 17 percent, are 65 or older.
Preliminary data from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System shows that in 2018, 558 drivers 65 or older were in fatal collisions, with 297 at fault.
Of all California drivers killed in collisions each year, approximately 15 percent are 65 or older.
Driving is a complex activity that requires certain physical, visual and cognitive abilities. As people age, those abilities often change in subtle ways.
A driver’s chronological age is not a good predictor of driving ability. What counts on the road is performance. Having a series of minor crashes or near misses, getting lost on familiar roads, and being spoken to about driving by police, family and friends are a few signs of diminished capacity for safe driving.
The CHP supports older drivers with its free, two-hour Age Well, Drive Smart course.
Through this program, seniors can sharpen their driving skills, refresh their knowledge of the rules of the road, and learn how to adjust to normal age-related physical and mental changes. Information is available at CHP Area offices or at www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services .
The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of safety, service and security.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – One man was killed and two other people were injured in a head-on collision on Saturday afternoon east of Clearlake Oaks.
Lt. Corey Paulich of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the man who died was Kenneth Kub Xiong, 19, of Stockton.
The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office said the fatal wreck occurred on Highway 20 near Walker Ridge Road at 1:20 p.m. Saturday.
The CHP said Xiong was driving his 1996 Honda Civic westbound, just west of Walker Ridge Road, at an unknown speed.
At the same time, Nina Watanabe, 65, of Elk Grove was driving her 2015 Toyota Tacoma eastbound in the same area at approximately 50 miles per hour, within the No. 2 lane. Riding as her passenger was 75-year-old James Darke of Sacramento, the CHP said.
The CHP said that, due to Xiong’s unsafe speed for the wet conditions, his vehicle lost traction with the roadway, causing it to cross over the solid double yellow lines and into the eastbound lane, directly in front of Watanabe.
Watanabe attempted to brake and steer her Toyota to the right, however, the CHP she was unable to avoid a head-on collision with Xiong’s Honda.
Both vehicles came to rest in the roadway, blocking all lanes of Highway 20, which was closed for an extended period of time as firefighters and CHP officers worked at the scene, based on radio reports.
Watanabe and her passenger, Darke, both of whom were wearing their seat belts, sustained major injuries and were transported by ambulance to Adventist Health Clear Lake, the CHP said.
The CHP said Xiong, who also was using his seat belt, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the collision scene by medical personnel.
Neither drugs nor alcohol are suspected of being factors in this collision, the CHP said.
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Lt. Corey Paulich of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the man who died was Kenneth Kub Xiong, 19, of Stockton.
The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office said the fatal wreck occurred on Highway 20 near Walker Ridge Road at 1:20 p.m. Saturday.
The CHP said Xiong was driving his 1996 Honda Civic westbound, just west of Walker Ridge Road, at an unknown speed.
At the same time, Nina Watanabe, 65, of Elk Grove was driving her 2015 Toyota Tacoma eastbound in the same area at approximately 50 miles per hour, within the No. 2 lane. Riding as her passenger was 75-year-old James Darke of Sacramento, the CHP said.
The CHP said that, due to Xiong’s unsafe speed for the wet conditions, his vehicle lost traction with the roadway, causing it to cross over the solid double yellow lines and into the eastbound lane, directly in front of Watanabe.
Watanabe attempted to brake and steer her Toyota to the right, however, the CHP she was unable to avoid a head-on collision with Xiong’s Honda.
Both vehicles came to rest in the roadway, blocking all lanes of Highway 20, which was closed for an extended period of time as firefighters and CHP officers worked at the scene, based on radio reports.
Watanabe and her passenger, Darke, both of whom were wearing their seat belts, sustained major injuries and were transported by ambulance to Adventist Health Clear Lake, the CHP said.
The CHP said Xiong, who also was using his seat belt, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the collision scene by medical personnel.
Neither drugs nor alcohol are suspected of being factors in this collision, the CHP said.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Fair Board of Directors is inviting the community to help it build a better fair.
The board encourages community members to attend its upcoming meeting to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Little Theater building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, located at 401 Martin St., Lakeport.
The Dec. 10 meeting will provide an opportunity for the Fair Board of Directors to hear community input and comments regarding the fair event, district agricultural association, and the fairgrounds.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the Lake County Fair and to explore future possibilities and opportunities.
The goal is to “build a better” Lake County Fair and to ensure it serves the needs of the community today and tomorrow.
“We look forward to hearing from all of you,” said Board President Tom Turner. “With the coming of the new year, the Fair Board of Directors seeks to hire a new chief executive officer to represent the fair. As part of this process, we are exploring a ‘2020 and beyond’ vision for the Lake County Fairgrounds that aligns our mission with the needs and expectations of the community.”
Local government officials representing the county of Lake and cities of Lakeport and Clearlake are encouraged to attend.
In addition, members of the Lake County and Clearlake Chamber of Commerce; members of agriculture organizations including Lake County Farm Bureau, 4-H and FFA groups, California Women for Agriculture, and members of the Lake County Fair Foundation; community business owners and representatives of banking, real estate, wineries and vineyards, and other business entities; Lake County Fair staff, associates and contractors should also attend.
Most importantly, members of the public who attend the annual fair and participate in numerous activities held at the Lake County Fairgrounds are invited to share and participate.
“We need your input to ensure the strong future of the Lake County Fair,” said Turner. “Join us on Dec. 10. We look forward to hearing your comments, concerns and expectations for your Lake County Fair.”
The Dec. 10 meeting will be facilitated by Kalia Mitchell, board resource coordinator, Fairs & Expositions Branch of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
For more information on this community meeting or to request an application for the CEO position, please contact the Lake County Fair, 49th District Agricultural Association, P.O. Box 70, Lakeport, CA 95453. CEO applications should be received by Dec. 6.
The Lake County Fair – also known as the 49th District Agricultural Association – is one of 54 fair organizations that operate as state agencies under the authority of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fairs & Expositions Branch.
The board encourages community members to attend its upcoming meeting to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Little Theater building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, located at 401 Martin St., Lakeport.
The Dec. 10 meeting will provide an opportunity for the Fair Board of Directors to hear community input and comments regarding the fair event, district agricultural association, and the fairgrounds.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the Lake County Fair and to explore future possibilities and opportunities.
The goal is to “build a better” Lake County Fair and to ensure it serves the needs of the community today and tomorrow.
“We look forward to hearing from all of you,” said Board President Tom Turner. “With the coming of the new year, the Fair Board of Directors seeks to hire a new chief executive officer to represent the fair. As part of this process, we are exploring a ‘2020 and beyond’ vision for the Lake County Fairgrounds that aligns our mission with the needs and expectations of the community.”
Local government officials representing the county of Lake and cities of Lakeport and Clearlake are encouraged to attend.
In addition, members of the Lake County and Clearlake Chamber of Commerce; members of agriculture organizations including Lake County Farm Bureau, 4-H and FFA groups, California Women for Agriculture, and members of the Lake County Fair Foundation; community business owners and representatives of banking, real estate, wineries and vineyards, and other business entities; Lake County Fair staff, associates and contractors should also attend.
Most importantly, members of the public who attend the annual fair and participate in numerous activities held at the Lake County Fairgrounds are invited to share and participate.
“We need your input to ensure the strong future of the Lake County Fair,” said Turner. “Join us on Dec. 10. We look forward to hearing your comments, concerns and expectations for your Lake County Fair.”
The Dec. 10 meeting will be facilitated by Kalia Mitchell, board resource coordinator, Fairs & Expositions Branch of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
For more information on this community meeting or to request an application for the CEO position, please contact the Lake County Fair, 49th District Agricultural Association, P.O. Box 70, Lakeport, CA 95453. CEO applications should be received by Dec. 6.
The Lake County Fair – also known as the 49th District Agricultural Association – is one of 54 fair organizations that operate as state agencies under the authority of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fairs & Expositions Branch.