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District of California arguing that the Trump Administration violated the Constitution and federal laws when it rescinded DACA.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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
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