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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Authorities have taken into custody a Kelseyville man who they said was responsible for stabbing another man Sunday evening.
Chris Enrique Jiminez, 38, was arrested Sunday night for felony assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Capt. Chris Chwiałkowski told Lake County News that the stabbing occurred at approximately 7:06 p.m. at Pioneer Park, located at 5250 Third St. in downtown Kelseyville.
When the incident was first dispatched, Kelseyville Fire personnel responded to the Brick Tavern on Main Street, where they found the victim, who told them the stabbing happened at the park, according to reports from the scene.
Chwialkowski said the victim was stabbed in the chest.
Shortly after finding and checking out the victim, firefighters called for an air ambulance. They then transported him to Lampson Field to meet with a REACH helicopter, which transported the victim to an out-of-county trauma center, based on radio reports.
On Monday, Chwialkowski said he did not have an update on the man’s condition.
Jiminez was taken into custody just after 7:30 p.m., according to his booking sheet.
Chwialkowski said the stabbing occurred over something that was said.
“Witnesses verified the assault,” and Jiminez admitted to it, Chwialkowski said.
Chwialkowski also confirmed that sheriff’s deputies have had previous contacts with Jiminez.
Jiminez was booked at the Lake County Jail later on Sunday night, with bail set at $25,000.
He remained in custody on Monday, with arraignment set for Tuesday, according to jail booking records.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Fire officials said Sunday evening that a wildland fire that began near Kelseyville on Saturday is nearing full containment.
The Carder fire, located in the area of Adobe Creek Road and Peterson Lane, began just before 2:40 p.m. Saturday, as Lake County News has reported.
Cal Fire said Sunday night that the fire had burned a total of 57 acres and was 80-percent contained. One structure was reported damaged.
On Sunday, the remaining evacuation orders were lifted, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Officials have so far not reported a cause for the fire.
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The Carder fire, located in the area of Adobe Creek Road and Peterson Lane, began just before 2:40 p.m. Saturday, as Lake County News has reported.
Cal Fire said Sunday night that the fire had burned a total of 57 acres and was 80-percent contained. One structure was reported damaged.
On Sunday, the remaining evacuation orders were lifted, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Officials have so far not reported a cause for the fire.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week is expected to consider a resolution declaring the intent to sell the Lucerne Hotel, which a group wants to buy for a new college, and will continue its discussion on the establishment of a new cannabis business tax.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 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 consider a resolution declaring the intent to sell the Lucerne Hotel, which that same resolution will declare as surplus property.
The county has owned the building since 2010, and last month selected a proposal from the Romero Institute which is seeking to purchase the building to house New Paradigm College.
The county’s minimum bid price for the property is $2.5 million, according to county documents. Sealed proposals and oral bids will be received and considered during the board’s meeting on Aug. 14.
Also on Tuesday, the board will continue its consideration of establishing a cannabis business tax.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
6.1: Adopt resolution expressing support for the Lower Lake High School Homecoming Parade.
6.2: Approve resolution of the board of trustees of the Middletown Unified School District ordering a school bond election, and authorizing necessary actions in connection therewith not available.
6.3: Approve resolution of the board of trustees of the Upper Lake Unified School District ordering a district-wide election to authorize the issuance of school bonds, establishing specifications of the election order, and requesting consolidation with other elections occurring on Nov. 6, 2018.
6.4: Approve resolution of the board of trustees of the Upper Lake Unified School District ordering an election in School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 (K-8 Area) to authorize the issuance of school bonds, establishing specifications of the election order, and requesting consolidation with other elections occurring on Nov. 6, 2018.
6.5 : Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 2018-73 establishing position allocations for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, Budget Unit No. 1012, Administrative Office.
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; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Clover Valley Guest Home for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for fiscal year 2018-19 for the amount of $80,300 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
6.7: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Section Code 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 Manzanita House for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for fiscal year 2018-19 for the amount of $125,000 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
6.8: (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; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. for specialty mental health services for fiscal year 2018-19 in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
6.9: Approve contract between county of Lake through the Department of Social Services and Lake County Behavioral Health in the amount of $144,840 from july 1, 2017 to june 30, 2019 and authorize the chair to sign.
6.10: Approve contract between the county of Lake and Lake County Office of Education in the amount of $36,000 from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 for providing a Family Positive Response program for children referred by probation and authorize the chair to sign not available.
6.11: Approve contract between Lake County Department of Social Services and Lake County Office of Education in the amount of $45,000 for fy 2018-2019 for case management services for children in out of home care; and authorize the chair to sign.
6.12: Adopt resolution authorizing submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding the Home Investment Partnership Program and if selected, execution of agreement, amendments, related documents to participate in the Home Investment Partnerships Program.
6.13: Approve Amendment #1 to the contract between the county of Lake and Regional Housing Authority in the amount of $2,500 to prepare an application to the State HOME Investment Partnership Program, and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
7.2, 9:08 a.m.: consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local health emergency by the Lake County health officer due to the Pawnee fire incident.
7.3, 9:10 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to the Sulphur fire incident.
7.4, 9:11 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to wildfire conditions, pertaining to the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley fires.
7.5, 9:12 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to Clayton fire.
7.6, 9:13 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to the atmospheric river storm.
7.7, 9:14 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to the Pawnee fire incident.
7.8, 9:15 a.m.: Public hearing, consideration of a resolution amending the master fee schedule for departmental services rendered by the county.
7.9, 9:30 a.m.: Public hearing for the proposed Lake County Tourism Improvement District.
7.10: 9:45 a.m.: Presentation from Rural County Representatives of California for iFoster's 1 Laptop Program for Foster Youth.
7.11, 10 a.m.: Continued from June 19, hearing, nuisance abatement hearing for Toby Coleman; 3905 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville CA, APN: 008-028-34.
7.12, 10:30 a.m.: Presentation by Health Services Tobacco Education Program and overview of program objectives for fiscal years 2017-2021.
UNTIMED ITEMS
8.2: Consideration of resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors intent to sell property, not required for public use, known as the Lucerne Hotel, Located at 3700 Country Club Drive, Lucerne, California (APN’s 034-182-030 & 040, and 034-867-010 Through 070), Pursuant to Government Code Section 25520 Et Seq.
8.3: Discussion and consideration of a county ordinance adding Article VII to Chapter 18 of the Lake County Code establishing a cannabis business tax.
8.4: Consideration of (a) appointment of Dr. Gary Pace, M.D., MPH, MCP, as interim county health officer; (b) approval of professional services agreement for interim health officer services and authorize Health Services Director to sign; and (c) possible direction to staff for next steps in filling the county health officer position on a permanent basis.
8.5: Sitting as Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors, consideration of a resolution authorizing the Watershed Protection District director to execute a funding agreement with the state of California Department of Water Resources to accept $15,000,000 in grant funding for the purchase of real property as part of the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project.
CLOSED SESSION
9.1: Public employee evaluations: Public Services director, Health Services director.
9.2: Conference with legal counsel: Decision Whether to Initiate Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): County of Lake v. United States, Department of Interior.
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The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 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 consider a resolution declaring the intent to sell the Lucerne Hotel, which that same resolution will declare as surplus property.
The county has owned the building since 2010, and last month selected a proposal from the Romero Institute which is seeking to purchase the building to house New Paradigm College.
The county’s minimum bid price for the property is $2.5 million, according to county documents. Sealed proposals and oral bids will be received and considered during the board’s meeting on Aug. 14.
Also on Tuesday, the board will continue its consideration of establishing a cannabis business tax.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
6.1: Adopt resolution expressing support for the Lower Lake High School Homecoming Parade.
6.2: Approve resolution of the board of trustees of the Middletown Unified School District ordering a school bond election, and authorizing necessary actions in connection therewith not available.
6.3: Approve resolution of the board of trustees of the Upper Lake Unified School District ordering a district-wide election to authorize the issuance of school bonds, establishing specifications of the election order, and requesting consolidation with other elections occurring on Nov. 6, 2018.
6.4: Approve resolution of the board of trustees of the Upper Lake Unified School District ordering an election in School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 (K-8 Area) to authorize the issuance of school bonds, establishing specifications of the election order, and requesting consolidation with other elections occurring on Nov. 6, 2018.
6.5 : Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 2018-73 establishing position allocations for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, Budget Unit No. 1012, Administrative Office.
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; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Clover Valley Guest Home for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for fiscal year 2018-19 for the amount of $80,300 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
6.7: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Section Code 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 Manzanita House for adult residential support services and specialty mental health services for fiscal year 2018-19 for the amount of $125,000 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
6.8: (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; and (b) approve the agreement between the county of Lake and Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. for specialty mental health services for fiscal year 2018-19 in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the board chair to sign the agreement.
6.9: Approve contract between county of Lake through the Department of Social Services and Lake County Behavioral Health in the amount of $144,840 from july 1, 2017 to june 30, 2019 and authorize the chair to sign.
6.10: Approve contract between the county of Lake and Lake County Office of Education in the amount of $36,000 from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 for providing a Family Positive Response program for children referred by probation and authorize the chair to sign not available.
6.11: Approve contract between Lake County Department of Social Services and Lake County Office of Education in the amount of $45,000 for fy 2018-2019 for case management services for children in out of home care; and authorize the chair to sign.
6.12: Adopt resolution authorizing submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding the Home Investment Partnership Program and if selected, execution of agreement, amendments, related documents to participate in the Home Investment Partnerships Program.
6.13: Approve Amendment #1 to the contract between the county of Lake and Regional Housing Authority in the amount of $2,500 to prepare an application to the State HOME Investment Partnership Program, and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
7.2, 9:08 a.m.: consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local health emergency by the Lake County health officer due to the Pawnee fire incident.
7.3, 9:10 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to the Sulphur fire incident.
7.4, 9:11 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to wildfire conditions, pertaining to the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley fires.
7.5, 9:12 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to Clayton fire.
7.6, 9:13 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to the atmospheric river storm.
7.7, 9:14 a.m.: Consideration of continuing a proclamation of a local emergency due to the Pawnee fire incident.
7.8, 9:15 a.m.: Public hearing, consideration of a resolution amending the master fee schedule for departmental services rendered by the county.
7.9, 9:30 a.m.: Public hearing for the proposed Lake County Tourism Improvement District.
7.10: 9:45 a.m.: Presentation from Rural County Representatives of California for iFoster's 1 Laptop Program for Foster Youth.
7.11, 10 a.m.: Continued from June 19, hearing, nuisance abatement hearing for Toby Coleman; 3905 Gaddy Lane, Kelseyville CA, APN: 008-028-34.
7.12, 10:30 a.m.: Presentation by Health Services Tobacco Education Program and overview of program objectives for fiscal years 2017-2021.
UNTIMED ITEMS
8.2: Consideration of resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors intent to sell property, not required for public use, known as the Lucerne Hotel, Located at 3700 Country Club Drive, Lucerne, California (APN’s 034-182-030 & 040, and 034-867-010 Through 070), Pursuant to Government Code Section 25520 Et Seq.
8.3: Discussion and consideration of a county ordinance adding Article VII to Chapter 18 of the Lake County Code establishing a cannabis business tax.
8.4: Consideration of (a) appointment of Dr. Gary Pace, M.D., MPH, MCP, as interim county health officer; (b) approval of professional services agreement for interim health officer services and authorize Health Services Director to sign; and (c) possible direction to staff for next steps in filling the county health officer position on a permanent basis.
8.5: Sitting as Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors, consideration of a resolution authorizing the Watershed Protection District director to execute a funding agreement with the state of California Department of Water Resources to accept $15,000,000 in grant funding for the purchase of real property as part of the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project.
CLOSED SESSION
9.1: Public employee evaluations: Public Services director, Health Services director.
9.2: Conference with legal counsel: Decision Whether to Initiate Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): County of Lake v. United States, Department of Interior.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association and the Lake County Historical Society are once again presenting “Bluegrass at the Ely,” that will benefit both organizations.
The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, on the grounds of the Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum at 9921 State Highway 281 (Soda Bay Road) from noon to 5 p.m.
Tickets are $20 per person pre-sale and $25 at the gate.
Bluegrass at the Ely will feature the popular Blue and Lonesome band from Sonoma County and the Bay Area who play straight ahead traditional Bluegrass music.
Some great local talent from Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma counties complete the day’s schedule.
The groups include Uncle Mike, well-liked musician from Clearlake performing a wide variety of music on guitar and mandolin; Angle of Repose, Scott Serena and Friends from Cobb who play folk and Traditional music; Konocti Fiddle Club consisting of very gifted young fiddlers led by Andi Skelton; Humdingers led by Bill Bordisso who play a variety of songs on traditional instruments with rich vocal harmony and favorites; and Twin Fiddle, Gus Garelick and Andi Skelton, award-winning fiddlers, accompanied by Don Coffin on guitar.
There will be art and craft booths, food vendors and beer and wine available for sale. Bring your own lawn chair for seating and no dogs please. Children age 6 and under will be admitted at no charge.
Pre-sale tickets will be available at Catfish Coffeehouse in Clearlake and Watershed Books in Lakeport or online at www.andersonmarsh.org.
For information call 707-995-2658.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Behavioral Health Services was recently awarded a $75,000 technical assistance grant to prepare for the upcoming “No Place Like Home” grant opportunity that is going to California voters this November.
Lake County Behavioral Health Services is contracting with local agency Paragons LLC, which will guide the project.
Funding for No Place Like Home comes from the California Department of Housing and Community Development and is to provide permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness along with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Lake County Behavioral Health Services already has funds available to initiate a permanent supportive housing project in the County.
“We are prepared to strategically utilize approximately $965,000 in Mental Health Services Act housing monies, along with a recently established $500,000 housing reserve account to be approved by the Board of Supervisors this fiscal year,” said Lake County Behavioral Health Services Administrator Todd Metcalf. “The timing couldn’t be better for these funds to leverage additional future housing dollars slated to be coming soon to Lake County, in particular, the No Place Like Home grant.”
The agency already is working closely with the housing Continuum of Care coalition facilitated by Adventist Health Clear Lake, along with having a seat on the Hope Rising Governing Board.
The Hope Rising Governing Board is currently working on a transitional housing project focusing on the County’s chronic homeless population.
Lake County Behavioral Health Services’ permanent supportive housing plan would be the next step for those moving through the transitional housing process.
A $2 billion dollar bond, to be repaid by Mental Health Services Act funds, will fund the No Place Like Home grant. The initiative will be put to California voters this fall.
“It is critical that Californians, especially Lake County voters, understand the high importance and value of what this can do for our homeless population suffering from substance use or mental health problems. Getting folks into stable housing has proven to be the key first step in their path to recovery,” Metcalf explained.
“This is an exciting time of opportunity in Lake County,” says Shelly Mascari, director of Community Wellness at Adventist Health and Executive Director of Hope Rising. “As our agencies, organizations and community members align behind common goals and shared initiatives we create synergy that is driving transformation throughout Lake County. The No Place Like Home grant and Lake County Behavioral Health Services’ leadership in this work is evidence of our alignment and potential.”
For more information, contact Todd Metcalf at Lake County Behavioral Health Services at 707-274-9101.
Lake County Behavioral Health Services is contracting with local agency Paragons LLC, which will guide the project.
Funding for No Place Like Home comes from the California Department of Housing and Community Development and is to provide permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness along with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Lake County Behavioral Health Services already has funds available to initiate a permanent supportive housing project in the County.
“We are prepared to strategically utilize approximately $965,000 in Mental Health Services Act housing monies, along with a recently established $500,000 housing reserve account to be approved by the Board of Supervisors this fiscal year,” said Lake County Behavioral Health Services Administrator Todd Metcalf. “The timing couldn’t be better for these funds to leverage additional future housing dollars slated to be coming soon to Lake County, in particular, the No Place Like Home grant.”
The agency already is working closely with the housing Continuum of Care coalition facilitated by Adventist Health Clear Lake, along with having a seat on the Hope Rising Governing Board.
The Hope Rising Governing Board is currently working on a transitional housing project focusing on the County’s chronic homeless population.
Lake County Behavioral Health Services’ permanent supportive housing plan would be the next step for those moving through the transitional housing process.
A $2 billion dollar bond, to be repaid by Mental Health Services Act funds, will fund the No Place Like Home grant. The initiative will be put to California voters this fall.
“It is critical that Californians, especially Lake County voters, understand the high importance and value of what this can do for our homeless population suffering from substance use or mental health problems. Getting folks into stable housing has proven to be the key first step in their path to recovery,” Metcalf explained.
“This is an exciting time of opportunity in Lake County,” says Shelly Mascari, director of Community Wellness at Adventist Health and Executive Director of Hope Rising. “As our agencies, organizations and community members align behind common goals and shared initiatives we create synergy that is driving transformation throughout Lake County. The No Place Like Home grant and Lake County Behavioral Health Services’ leadership in this work is evidence of our alignment and potential.”
For more information, contact Todd Metcalf at Lake County Behavioral Health Services at 707-274-9101.
Braden Varney Memorial Service from CAL FIRE on Vimeo.
The funeral for Cal Fire Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Braden Varney will be broadcast online live on Monday morning.The livestream, which can be seen above or at https://vimeo.com/calfire, will begin at 11 a.m.
The funeral is taking place in Modesto.
Varney, 36, a 10-year Cal Fire veteran, died July 14 as he was battling the Ferguson fire near El Portal in Mariposa County, as Lake County News has reported.