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NORTH COAST, Calif. – A Lucerne man sustained major injuries in a two-vehicle collision in Fortuna on Monday night.
Elbert Coulter, 87, was injured in the crash, according to a report from Officer Cy May of the California Highway Patrol Humboldt Area office.
May said that the crash occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. Monday on southbound Highway 101, south of Highway 36.
For reasons still to be determined, Coulter – driving a 2002 Buick LeSabre – was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes when his vehicle sideswiped a 2010 Kia Soul driven by 19-year-old Brittney Fisher of Fortuna, May said.
May said Coulter's Buick continued northbound in the southbound lanes and hit a concrete wall in the center divider.
Coulter was transported by ambulance to Redwood Memorial Hospital in Fortuna for treatment of his injuries, according to May.
Alcohol is not suspected to have been a factor in this collision, May said.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – If Lake County residents receive a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency saying they are not eligible for disaster assistance, it is important that they read the letter carefully and then contact FEMA if they have questions or need assistance making an appeal, officials said.
The appeal must be postmarked within 60 days of the date on the FEMA letter, not the date received. FEMA will help survivors make an appeal.
Survivors can call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585. For 711 or video relay service, call 800-621-3362.
A direct telephone hotline is operational to process any requests from survivors who may need additional assistance: 916-381-0330; for TTY, call 711.
The FEMA letter will explain the reason an applicant was determined to be ineligible and what additional information he or she needs to provide or how FEMA’s decision can be appealed.
Some of the reasons for an initial turn down can be easily remedied with more information such as:
• Calling or writing to FEMA when a final insurance settlement is agreed upon.
• Providing proof of ownership or residence, especially documents showing the damaged property was the primary residence at the time of the disaster.
• Returning a completed U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan application.
• Signing essential documents.
Survivors can ask for a review of the amount or type of help provided or any other decision about federal disaster assistance if they appeal the agency’s decision within 60 days of the date on the FEMA letter. Many issues can be resolved if applicants follow up with updated information or documentation.
When appealing a decision, applicants should explain in writing why they disagree with a decision along with any new or additional documents supporting the appeal.
Appeal letters should include:
• Federal disaster declaration number ‘DR-4240-CA’ on all pages of documents.
• Applicant information, including:
– Nine-digit FEMA application number on all pages of documents;
– Name;
– Date and place of birth;
– Address of the damaged dwelling.
• Copies of verifiable documentation supporting the appeal. All receipts, bills and estimates must include contact information for the service provider. Applicants should keep all originals for their records.
• Copy of a driver license or state-issued identification card showing the residence address is the same as the damaged property.
• If a driver’s license or state-issued identification card is not available, an alternative is to have the appeal letter notarized with the following statement included: “I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.”
• The applicant’s signature.
Mail the appeal letter to: FEMA, National Processing Service Center, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-7055.
Applicants may fax the appeal letter to 800-827-8112, Attention: FEMA.
It is important to have appeal letters postmarked within 60 days of the date on the decision letter.
Both of the county's Disaster Recovery Centers in Clearlake and Middletown will be open on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, with normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To locate the nearest DRC, go to www.FEMA.gov/DRC .
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The 79th quilt block on the Lake County Quilt Trail is “Pomo Basket.”
It has been installed on the Lake County Tribal Health main facility located at 925 Bevins Court, Lakeport. It is sponsored by the Lake County Tribal Health Consortium Inc.
“Pomo Basket” represents the traditional Pomo Indian basket making and the Pomos' unique design work.
Pomo Indians are recognized by other tribes and bands for this unique tradition.
Lake County Tribal Health was established in 1983 and is the only clinic in Lake County owned and operated by residents. It provides medical and dental care to all the community, native and non-native.
The main facility was recently expanded and remodeled to increase its capacity to meet the great demand in Lake County.
As a nonprofit member in the community, Lake County Tribal Health is proud to display a quilt block and be part of the trail.
The 8-foot by 8-foot quilt block was drawn and painted by the Lake County Quilt Trail team from the design suggestion given by Tribal Health.
The Lake County Quilt Trail is an agricultural and tourism project designed to promote community pride. It is a group of dedicated volunteer quilters, graphic artists, painters, writers, carpenters and a videographer.
For more information about the Lake County Quilt Trail visit www.lakecountyquilttrail.com or the group's Facebook page.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The first public Lake County Valley Fire Long-term Recovery Task Force meeting was held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Twin Pine Casino Event Center in Middletown, with more than 100 people in attendance.
The Long-term Recovery Task Force has been meeting weekly via conference calls since the beginning of October.
It is a partnership of local, state, federal, tribal and volunteer representatives. These agencies are working together to provide comprehensive services to aid in the recovery of Valley Fire survivors and Lake County residents.
In an effort to provide more information to the public and make the recovery process more interactive, Recovery Coordinator Carol Huchingson made the decision to open the meeting to the public.
Residents can now hear first-hand about the progress of the Valley Fire long-term recovery and ask questions or provide input into the recovery process.
Minutes of the meeting have been posted on www.LakeCountyRecovers.com and Lake County OES Facebook page and @LakeCountyOES twitter account.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Twin Pine Casino Event Center at at 22223 Highway 29 in Middletown.
For the latest news and information on the Valley Fire long-term recovery, please visit www.LakeCountyRecovers.com .
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Two remaining cats rescued from the Valley fire area are being offered for adoption as the week gets under way.
The two black cats – one adult, one older kitten – were found in the Cobb area.
In addition to spaying or neutering, cats that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are microchipped 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 there, hoping you'll choose them.
In addition to the animals featured here, all adoptable animals in Lake County can be seen here: http://bit.ly/Z6xHMb .
The following cats at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption (other cats pictured on the animal control Web site that are not listed here are still “on hold”).
Domestic short hair mix
This young domestic short hair mix cat of undetermined gender has a black coat with white markings.
The cat was found on Dove and Quail in Cobb.
The cat is in kennel No. 87, ID No. 3839.
Female domestic long hair mix
This female domestic long hair mix has an all-black coat.
She was found on Oak Street and Gifford Springs Road in Cobb.
She is in kennel No. 122, ID No. 3838.
Adoptable cats also can be seen at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Cats_and_Kittens.htm or at www.petfinder.com .
Please note: Cats listed at the shelter's Web page that are said to be “on hold” are not yet cleared for adoption.
To fill out an adoption application online visit http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control/Adopt/Dog___Cat_Adoption_Application.htm .
Lake County Animal Care and Control is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport, next to the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit the shelter online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Directory/Animal_Care_And_Control.htm .
For more information call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
California Controller Betty T. Yee has updated her Government Compensation in California Web site to include 2014 self-reported data for 538 K-12 public school districts, charter schools and county offices of education.
The data covers 609,259 positions and a total of more than $22 billion in wages in 2014.
A chart of Lake County school districts' employee numbers, average wages and health/retirement costs, as well as total wages and health/retirement costs, is posted below.
The State Controller’s Office is expected to receive data from 1,794 K-12 public school districts, charter schools and offices of education.
About 70 percent failed to file or provided incomplete or late information, compared to 67 percent last year.
Of this total, 1,190 K-12 entities did not file reports and 66 K-12 entities provided incomplete or late information.
The Web site showed that three Lake County schools or districts failed to file for 2014: Lake County International Charter School, Middletown Unified School District and Upper Lake Union High School. No local districts that filed were found to be noncompliant.
Since the site was launched in 2010, it has registered more than eight million page views.
The site now contains information on more than two million jobs in California, as reported by each government entity.
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 trend graphics; and
· Export custom reports or raw data.
City and county government 2014 compensation data will be uploaded in December, and special districts data will be added in February.
2014 Lake County, Calif., School District Average Salary and Benefit Summary by LakeCoNews