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California State Controller Betty T. Yee has updated her Government Compensation in California Web site to include 2016 self-reported data for the University of California (UC), community college districts, fairs and expositions, and First 5 commissions – a total of 445,374 positions and more than $18.69 billion in wages.
Users of the site can:
· View compensation levels on maps and search for compensation by region;
· Narrow results by name of entity or by job title;
· Build charts; and
· Export custom reports or raw data.
The newly published data include 291,141 positions at 11 UC institutions; 148,977 positions at 55 community college districts; 4,507 positions at 21 fairs and expositions; and 749 positions at 36 First 5 commissions.
For example, the available data show the top four highest-paid government employees in 2016 were UC athletics coaches, topping out with a salary of $3,577,299.
California law requires cities, counties, and special districts to annually report compensation data to the State Controller.
The state controller also maintains and publishes state government and CSU salary data. No such statutory requirement exists for superior courts, UC, community college districts, fairs and expositions, First 5 commissions, or K-12 education providers; their reporting is voluntary.
A list of entities that did not file or filed incomplete reports is available here.
Users of the site can:
· View compensation levels on maps and search for compensation by region;
· Narrow results by name of entity or by job title;
· Build charts; and
· Export custom reports or raw data.
The newly published data include 291,141 positions at 11 UC institutions; 148,977 positions at 55 community college districts; 4,507 positions at 21 fairs and expositions; and 749 positions at 36 First 5 commissions.
For example, the available data show the top four highest-paid government employees in 2016 were UC athletics coaches, topping out with a salary of $3,577,299.
California law requires cities, counties, and special districts to annually report compensation data to the State Controller.
The state controller also maintains and publishes state government and CSU salary data. No such statutory requirement exists for superior courts, UC, community college districts, fairs and expositions, First 5 commissions, or K-12 education providers; their reporting is voluntary.
A list of entities that did not file or filed incomplete reports is available here.
Alex Michael Castillo, 21, of Nice is being held in the Lake County Jail on a felony count of voluntary manslaughter in connection to the death of Deputy Rob Rumfelt, according to District Attorney Don Anderson.
Castillo also is facing felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, inflicting corporal injury on a spouse and obstructing a peace officer, and a misdemeanor bench warrant, according to jail records.
Initially on Wednesday Castillo’s bail was set at $300,000, but was raised by day’s end to $1.5 million, according to booking records.
He’s due to appear in court for arraignment on Friday, Anderson said.
Castillo’s case is part of a larger investigation into the death of Rumfelt that’s being conducted by the Lake County District Attorney’s Office under the county’s critical incident protocol.
Just before 8 p.m. Tuesday, Rumfelt, 50, responded to the 900 block of Boggs Lane in Lakeport for a report of four to five subjects physically fighting, authorities said.
Anderson said Rumfelt and Deputy Nate Newton were backing up Lakeport Police Sgt. Joe Eastham on the call, which was within the city of Lakeport.
Based on the investigation so far, Castillo was at the residence where he had assaulted his wife. His wife’s mother and sister also were involved in fighting with him, and Anderson said during that fight Castillo assaulted his mother-in-law.
When Eastham, Newton and Rumfelt arrived on scene, they saw a large group of people in front of a residence on Healton Circle. A subject who was reported to be covered with blood – later identified as Castillo – ran from the scene and into a nearby wooded area, according to Anderson and the sheriff’s office account.
There was a large amount of blood at the scene and on Castillo. “We don’t know whose blood that was yet,” said Anderson. “My guess is, it’s going to be the victim’s blood,” he added, referring to Castillo’s wife.
Newton and Rumfelt searched the area and found Castillo, and a struggle ensued as they tried to take him into custody, Anderson said.
“It was a tough, brutal-type fight,” said Anderson.
The sheriff’s office said a Taser was used on Castillo, who was then arrested.
Anderson said that, based on the interviews with Eastham and Newton, Rumfelt had told them after the fight with Castillo that he was experiencing shortness of breath.
Within about 10 minutes of the fight, as Rumfelt was clearing the scene, his patrol SUV ran into a tree a short distance away, Anderson said.
Lakeport Fire worked to resuscitate Rumfelt before transporting him to Sutter Lakeside Hospital shortly after 9 p.m., where he was pronounced dead, according to the sheriff’s office.
“Right now we’re going under the assumption that Rumfelt died of a heart attack,” said Anderson. “Everything points to that conclusion.”
However, Anderson said they won’t know for sure until after an autopsy is completed. That procedure is scheduled for Thursday in Napa County.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office is handling the coroner investigation at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office request, according to Sheriff Brian Martin.
Because of the close proximity in time between the fight and Rumfelt’s crash, Anderson said Castillo’s fight with Rumfelt could have led to the deputy’s death.
“That leads us to the manslaughter charge,” Anderson said.
Other parts of the investigation are continuing, including conducting interviews with the women assaulted by Castillo, Anderson said.
The only other possible charge that might be added to Castillo’s case would be for the assault against his mother-in-law, which Anderson said would be a misdemeanor.
Anderson said Castillo has a history of domestic violence.
“He’s been prosecuted before,” said Anderson. “He is actually on probation for assaulting his wife.”
Anderson said all four of his investigators are working on the case, conducting interviews, gathering evidence and preparing to write reports. There are still many more witnesses to talk to, he added.
Rumfelt’s SUV patrol vehicle remains in storage. Anderson said the CHP or someone trained in vehicle mechanics will take a look at it at some point.
“All our agencies will have our reports done within a month,” said Anderson.
He said the piece that may take the longest – and which will be key to the investigation – is the autopsy report. He expects to have at least some initial results on Thursday afternoon.
Anderson said he is assigning the criminal portion of the case to Deputy District Attorney Danny Flesch, who took part in the investigation beginning on Tuesday night.
“I have a lot of confidence in Danny. I think he’ll do a good job,” Anderson said.
Law enforcement family copes
As the District Attorney’s Office was working on the case on Wednesday, Rumfelt’s friends and family were facing the first day without him.
Social media on Wednesday was filled with tributes to Rumfelt from the many people who knew him from both sides of the badge.
His father, Bob Rumfelt, a former city councilman and mayor who also served for a time as a deputy sheriff, thanked community members on Facebook for their messages, concern and respect for his son.
“I have been reading all of the posts concerning my son Rob, they all help to calm the heavy heart I have,” he said, noting that those who work in law enforcement know that such incidents can occur.
Sheriff Martin said the mood at his department is “pretty somber” in the wake of Rumfelt’s death.
“It’s tough on everybody,” he said.
Martin said a debriefing is coming up for those personnel directly involved in the incident.
“We have grief counselors available to us,” he said.
On Wednesday, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra offered his support to Rumfelt’s friends and family.
“On behalf of the men and women of the California Department of Justice, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones and colleagues of Deputy Robert Rumfelt, who died in the line of duty while serving those he was sworn to protect. Deputy Rumfelt dedicated some of his best years to protect and serve his community. That will never be forgotten,” Becerra said.
He added, “I have informed Lake County Sheriff Brian Martin that my team at the Department of Justice is at his disposal to assist in any way possible during this difficult time.”
In response, Martin took to Facebook to thank everyone for their support for Rumfelt’s family as well as the men and women of his law enforcement family.
“We have received messages of condolence from community members, family, friends, law enforcement agencies across the state and across the country, elected officials, and countless others. The support expressed by this community means a lot to me, and more importantly, to Rob's family as we navigate the grieving process together,” Martin said.
Rumfelt’s family will bring his body home on Thursday, with the sheriff’s office and California Highway Patrol to escort them in a procession from the Napa/Lake County line to Lakeport.
Details about the procession and the route can be found here.
A memorial service for Rumfelt has been set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Clear Lake High School’s Don Owens Stadium in Lakeport. The sheriff’s office said more details on the event will be forthcoming over the next few weeks.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The body of a Lake County Sheriff’s deputy who died in the line of duty will be escorted home in a law enforcement procession on Thursday afternoon.
Deputy Rob Rumfelt, 50, died while on duty on Tuesday night, as Lake County News has reported.
Rumfelt and another deputy had responded as backup for the Lakeport Police Department on a domestic violence call. During the call, Rumfelt and his fellow deputy were involved in a fight with the suspect.
A short time later, as he was driving from the scene, authorities believe Rumfelt suffered a medical emergency which led to his patrol SUV hitting a tree in the area of Hartley Street and Boggs Lane. He was pronounced dead at Sutter Lakeside Hospital a short time later.
Authorities transported Rumfelt’s body to Napa County for an autopsy, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, according to District Attorney Don Anderson.
Sgt. Corey Paulich said the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will be escorting Deputy Rumfelt from Napa County back to Lake County on Thursday afternoon, following the autopsy’s completion.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will be joined in the procession by officers from the California Highway Patrol, Lakeport Police Department, Clearlake Police Department and several other public safety agencies, Paulich said.
Sheriff Brian Martin also reported that Caltrans will assist with traffic control at major intersections that the procession will pass through on its journey to Lakeport.
The city of Lakeport reported that American flags will be placed along Main Street in honor of Rumfelt, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who had honorably served as a Lakeport Police officer for more than nine years.
Paulich said the procession is scheduled to travel the following route.
It will arrive at the Highway 29 Lake/Napa County line at approximately 4 p.m., continuing north on Highway 29 through Middletown, arriving in Middletown at approximately 4:10 p.m.
The procession will continue on Highway 29 to Lower Lake, arriving at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 53 at approximately 4:25 p.m.
From there, the procession will proceed north on Highway 29 to Kelseyville, arriving at the Highway 29 and Live Oak Drive intersection at approximately 4:45 p.m.
The procession will continue on Highway 29 to the intersection of Highway 175 in Lakeport, arriving at approximately 4:55 p.m. before turning onto South Main Street and continuing northbound through downtown Lakeport.
The procession will turn left onto Clearlake Avenue and then right onto N. High Street, ending at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, located at 1625 N High St., at approximately 5 p.m.
Any support by the public would be greatly appreciated by the family, Paulich said.
Deputy Rob Rumfelt, 50, died while on duty on Tuesday night, as Lake County News has reported.
Rumfelt and another deputy had responded as backup for the Lakeport Police Department on a domestic violence call. During the call, Rumfelt and his fellow deputy were involved in a fight with the suspect.
A short time later, as he was driving from the scene, authorities believe Rumfelt suffered a medical emergency which led to his patrol SUV hitting a tree in the area of Hartley Street and Boggs Lane. He was pronounced dead at Sutter Lakeside Hospital a short time later.
Authorities transported Rumfelt’s body to Napa County for an autopsy, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, according to District Attorney Don Anderson.
Sgt. Corey Paulich said the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will be escorting Deputy Rumfelt from Napa County back to Lake County on Thursday afternoon, following the autopsy’s completion.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will be joined in the procession by officers from the California Highway Patrol, Lakeport Police Department, Clearlake Police Department and several other public safety agencies, Paulich said.
Sheriff Brian Martin also reported that Caltrans will assist with traffic control at major intersections that the procession will pass through on its journey to Lakeport.
The city of Lakeport reported that American flags will be placed along Main Street in honor of Rumfelt, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who had honorably served as a Lakeport Police officer for more than nine years.
Paulich said the procession is scheduled to travel the following route.
It will arrive at the Highway 29 Lake/Napa County line at approximately 4 p.m., continuing north on Highway 29 through Middletown, arriving in Middletown at approximately 4:10 p.m.
The procession will continue on Highway 29 to Lower Lake, arriving at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 53 at approximately 4:25 p.m.
From there, the procession will proceed north on Highway 29 to Kelseyville, arriving at the Highway 29 and Live Oak Drive intersection at approximately 4:45 p.m.
The procession will continue on Highway 29 to the intersection of Highway 175 in Lakeport, arriving at approximately 4:55 p.m. before turning onto South Main Street and continuing northbound through downtown Lakeport.
The procession will turn left onto Clearlake Avenue and then right onto N. High Street, ending at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, located at 1625 N High St., at approximately 5 p.m.
Any support by the public would be greatly appreciated by the family, Paulich said.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake City Council is set to consider what direction it wants to take regarding establishing ordinances for governing cannabis-related businesses in the city and also will hold a series of public hearings on abatement cases.
The council will meet beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
City Manager Greg Folsom is asking the council to consider giving staff direction on creating commercial cannabis ordinances.
Folsom’s report to the council explains that there are new laws at the state level regarding the legalization of cannabis, as well as new regulations in place to make it a legitimate business.
He said the city has been approached by “multiple entities” about starting cannabis-related businesses in the city.
“Some of these businesses have the potential to generate significant revenues to the City, while generating few impacts on the City,” he wrote.
Folsom said the city can’t levy taxes on such businesses unless it goes to a vote in 2018, but said the city could require that such commercial enterprises have development agreements in place that would pay the city a portion of revenue.
He said the city’s marijuana ad hoc committee has met several times to discuss the issue and has made a number of recommendations, including that the council allow all of the types of commercial licenses inside the city, with the exception of the volatile solvent manufacturing.
Folsom is asking that the council offer direction, noting that staff can work with the ad hoc committee and the Clearlake Planning Commission to bring back recommended ordinances.
In other business on Thursday, the council will hold separate public hearings on abatement orders for properties at 16640 Sixth Ave., 3912 Fir Ave., 15326 22nd Ave. and 15901 21st Ave.
In a separate public hearing also, the council will consider assessing administrative penalties totaling $30,000 for failure to abate properties at 3965 Mullen Ave., 14390 Austin Road, 15240 Cass Ave., 3841 Manchester Ave., 5914 Mohican Place, 16293 33rd Ave., 16303 22nd Ave., 16116 33rd Ave., 16011 32nd Ave. and 15834 31st Ave.
Also on Thursday’s agenda is a presentation from District Attorney Don Anderson to local nonprofit organizations, a resolution approving the form of a preliminary official statement and bond purchase contract in connection to refunding the redevelopment successor agency’s long-term bonded indebtedness, a second amendment to the city’s employment services agreement with Folsom and a discussion of the 2017 League of California Cities annual conference resolutions.
On the meeting's consent agenda – items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote – are warrant registers, minutes of the July 27 and Aug. 10 meetings, and consideration of road abandonment for the Konocti County Water District.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County’s premier end-of-summer event, the Lake County Fair, is set to open next week.
The fair traditionally occurs Labor Day weekend of each year at the fairgrounds in Lakeport.
This year’s dates are Thursday, Aug. 31, through Sunday, Sept. 3. The 2017 theme is “Boots N Bling.”
The Lake County Fair is one of Lake County’s favorite summertime events enjoyed by more than 36,000 people each year.
The fair features a variety of entertainment, food, exhibits, a carnival and livestock shows.
Local musicians can be found playing in several venues during just about any hour of the event.
Special features for the 2017 Fair include the Junior Livestock Auction and a huge aquarium stocked with local fish from Clear Lake.
Fairgoers can also expect appearances by a variety of musical acts and attractions on the Lake County News Stage and the Mediacom Gazebo Stage, a variety of maker demonstrations and walk on contests for the kids! Watch for the strolling entertainment and don’t forget the grandstand shows.
Fair buildings and grounds swell to bursting with the thousands of displays made, grown, or raised for entry by talented residents both young and young at heart.
The annual Junior Livestock Auction takes place on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m. in the Baldwin Pavilion.
Businesses and individuals are invited to bid on the prize-winning livestock raised and exhibited by local youth.
Various livestock species are displayed throughout the fair, including swine, beef, sheep, goat and horse exhibits from local 4-H and FFA exhibitors.
Small animals are represented as well, with chickens, turkeys, and rabbits, all residing in the barn areas.
A public safety area will feature displays from a variety of agencies. The area is located near the C Street entrance to the fairgrounds, and features displays from the California Highway Patrol, California Division of Forestry, the Clearlake Police Department and climbing demonstrations from K-Corp. There will be daily appearances by Smokey Bear.
A fair parade, the kickoff event for the fair, takes place beginning at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31. It’s open to all individuals, businesses and organizations.
It starts at Natural High in Lakeport, travels south on Main Street, and ends at the main gate to the fairgrounds.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will be performed by grand marshals Ruth Stewart, Jane Alameda, Robert “Bob” Renker, Chuck Doty (posthumously), and Erica Illg, all directors of the Lake County Fair Foundation created in 2015. All of the grand marshals are all longtime fair supporters through a variety of volunteer work or participation at the fair or Junior Livestock Auction. Illg donated an animal to the Lake County Fair Foundation as a fundraiser in 2015.
Participants of the parade receive free admission to the fair upon arrival at the Jepson gate.
Go to www.lakecountyfair.com for parade entry forms or contact the fair office at 707-263-6181.
Regular admission prices for the fair are $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 6 through 11. Children under 6 years old are admitted free each day.
Parking is $9 per car, which benefits local Boy Scouts.
More fair information can be obtained at www.lakecountyfair.com or on Facebook.
The fair traditionally occurs Labor Day weekend of each year at the fairgrounds in Lakeport.
This year’s dates are Thursday, Aug. 31, through Sunday, Sept. 3. The 2017 theme is “Boots N Bling.”
The Lake County Fair is one of Lake County’s favorite summertime events enjoyed by more than 36,000 people each year.
The fair features a variety of entertainment, food, exhibits, a carnival and livestock shows.
Local musicians can be found playing in several venues during just about any hour of the event.
Special features for the 2017 Fair include the Junior Livestock Auction and a huge aquarium stocked with local fish from Clear Lake.
Fairgoers can also expect appearances by a variety of musical acts and attractions on the Lake County News Stage and the Mediacom Gazebo Stage, a variety of maker demonstrations and walk on contests for the kids! Watch for the strolling entertainment and don’t forget the grandstand shows.
Fair buildings and grounds swell to bursting with the thousands of displays made, grown, or raised for entry by talented residents both young and young at heart.
The annual Junior Livestock Auction takes place on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m. in the Baldwin Pavilion.
Businesses and individuals are invited to bid on the prize-winning livestock raised and exhibited by local youth.
Various livestock species are displayed throughout the fair, including swine, beef, sheep, goat and horse exhibits from local 4-H and FFA exhibitors.
Small animals are represented as well, with chickens, turkeys, and rabbits, all residing in the barn areas.
A public safety area will feature displays from a variety of agencies. The area is located near the C Street entrance to the fairgrounds, and features displays from the California Highway Patrol, California Division of Forestry, the Clearlake Police Department and climbing demonstrations from K-Corp. There will be daily appearances by Smokey Bear.
A fair parade, the kickoff event for the fair, takes place beginning at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31. It’s open to all individuals, businesses and organizations.
It starts at Natural High in Lakeport, travels south on Main Street, and ends at the main gate to the fairgrounds.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will be performed by grand marshals Ruth Stewart, Jane Alameda, Robert “Bob” Renker, Chuck Doty (posthumously), and Erica Illg, all directors of the Lake County Fair Foundation created in 2015. All of the grand marshals are all longtime fair supporters through a variety of volunteer work or participation at the fair or Junior Livestock Auction. Illg donated an animal to the Lake County Fair Foundation as a fundraiser in 2015.
Participants of the parade receive free admission to the fair upon arrival at the Jepson gate.
Go to www.lakecountyfair.com for parade entry forms or contact the fair office at 707-263-6181.
Regular admission prices for the fair are $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 6 through 11. Children under 6 years old are admitted free each day.
Parking is $9 per car, which benefits local Boy Scouts.
More fair information can be obtained at www.lakecountyfair.com or on Facebook.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake is seeking members interested in applying for the marketing committee.