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Everyone who lives, works or recreates in the forest is encouraged to attend to learn more about the impacts of recent wildfires and share their input on prioritizing investments in its recovery.
Participants will be guided through stations to identify the places and activities they care about most on the forest and to provide input on future conditions.
Families are encouraged to attend and bring their kids for fun activities and to meet Smokey Bear. A Spanish translator will be available.
Input sessions will be interactive and will take about 45 minutes. Community members are invited to come between 5 and 7:30 p.m. No registration is required.
The sessions are as follows.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
Pleasant Valley Recreation Center
2320 North Ave., Chico
Thursday, Nov. 9
Red Bluff Community Center
1500 S Jackson St., Red Bluff
Monday, Nov. 27
Robinson Rancheria
1545 State Highway 20, Nice
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Library Commons
23925 Howard St., Covelo
Nearly 90% of the Mendocino National Forest has burned within the last five years. Land managers have a unique opportunity to develop a post-fire restoration strategy to help build a more resilient landscape for the future. Public feedback will inform a shared vision for restoration after severe wildfires.
These community sessions are possible thanks to a first-of-its-kind collaboration with researchers from the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 5, Pacific Northwest and Southwest Research Stations, USDA California Climate Hub, and University of California, Davis.
The team is developing an ecosystem-based, post-fire restoration framework and integrating community input to prioritize future projects.
More information about the community sessions is available online.
Should it be legal to take away the guns of people who are under a domestic violence protective order, which aims to shield victims from their abusers?
That’s the question posed in one of the biggest cases of the current Supreme Court term, focused on the limits of individual gun rights, which will be argued before the justices on Nov. 7.
The case, U.S. v. Rahimi, comes in the wake of revolutionary changes in doctrine over the past two court terms. Now, justices must grapple with how far the new principles will reach.
Two years ago, the court began what many consider to be a constitutional revolution.
The new supermajority of six conservative justices rapidly introduced new doctrines across a range of controversies, including abortion, guns, religion and race.
When the court announces a new principle – for example, a limit on the powers of a specific part of government – citizens and lawyers are not sure of the full ramifications of the new rule. How far will it go? What other areas of law will come under the same umbrella?
In a revolutionary period, aggressive litigants will push the boundaries of the new doctrine, attempting to stretch it to their advantage. After a period of uncertainty, a case that defines the limits on the new rule is likely to emerge.
Focus on guns
U.S. v. Rahimi may be the limiting case for gun rights, identifying the stopping point of the recent changes in Second Amendment doctrine.
Zackey Rahimi is a convicted drug dealer and violent criminal who also had a restraining order in place after assaulting his girlfriend. The court will decide whether the federal law prohibiting the possession of firearms by someone subject to a domestic violence restraining order violates the Second Amendment.
In the 2022 case of New York Rifle & Pistol v. Bruen, the court announced a new understanding of the Second Amendment. The amendment had long been understood to recognize a limited right to bear arms. Under the Bruen ruling, the amendment instead describes an individual right to carry a gun for self-protection in most places in society, expanding its range to the level of other constitutional rights such as freedom of religion or speech, which apply in public spaces.
However, the court’s conservative justices also tend to argue that constitutional rights are balanced by responsibilities to promote a functional society, a concept known as “ordered liberty.” The practical question is how to know the proper balance between liberty and order. If the right to carry a gun can be regulated but not eradicated, limited but not eliminated, where is the line?
The court’s answer in Bruen is history – a current law does not have to match a specific historical one exactly, but it has to be similar in form and purpose. Whatever gun regulations Americans allowed during the early republic – the critical period from around the 1780s to around the 1860s at the time of the Civil War – are allowable now, with the exception of any that would violate principles added to the Constitution more recently, such as racial equality under the 14th Amendment.
Justice Clarence Thomas, the author of the Bruen ruling, described it this way: The government must “identify a well-established and representative historical analogue, not a historical twin.” Thomas argued in Bruen that no such historical analogue existed for the limits New York imposed, invalidating the state’s ban on concealed carry permits.
The Rahimi case will provide a critical test of this historical approach to the boundaries of constitutional rights.
Historians have presented evidence that there were widespread laws and practices during the early republic limiting gun possession by individuals, like Rahimi, who were judged to be dangerous. However, those dangers did not include domestic violence, which was not deemed the same important concern then that it is now.
The court may consider the laws prevalent in the early republic, which regulated those who “go armed offensively” or “to the fear and terror of any person,” to be analogous to contemporary laws restraining those under a domestic violence restraining order. If so, the ruling will likely uphold Rahimi’s conviction and limit gun rights.
On the other hand, if the court reads those historical standards as more narrow and specific than the contemporary ban on gun possession while under a restraining order, those limits will be struck down.
This story incorporates sections of a previous story about the Supreme Court published on Sept. 26, 2023.
Morgan Marietta, Professor of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 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, online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and on the county’s Facebook page. Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
To participate in real-time, join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 958 4020 7528, pass code 124311. The meeting also can be accessed via one tap mobile at +16694449171,,95840207528#,,,,*124311#.
The board will start the meeting with several proclamations, including one designating the month of November as National Native American Heritage Month.
They also will recognize veterans on Veterans Day and present a proclamation commending Clear Lake Gleaners and Redwood Empire Food Bank for invaluable community service.
At 9:15 a.m., the board will address food insecurity in Lake County and consider giving staff direction.
In an item timed for 11:30 a.m., the board will hold a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation of approval of a modification to a tentative subdivision map for Valley Oaks Land and Development Inc. located at 18426 S. Highway 29 and 18765 Hartmann Road, Middletown.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Adopt proclamation designating the month of November 2023 as National Native American Heritage Month.
5.2: Adopt proclamation recognizing veterans on Veterans Day.
5.3: Adopt proclamation commending Clear Lake Gleaners and Redwood Empire Food Bank for invaluable community service.
5.4: Adopt property tax exchange resolution for proposed annexation to Konocti County Water District .
5.5: A) Approve travel to Sacramento for Supervisor Crandell to attend the RCRC Executive Committee meeting from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8 in an amount not to exceed $300; B) approve travel to Oakland for Supervisors Pyska and Sabatier to attend the CSAC Annual Conference from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17 in a total amount not to exceed $4,100; and C) retroactively approve travel to Eureka for Supervisor Green to attend the North Coast EMS / JPA Meeting from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2 in a total amount not to exceed $275.
5.6: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, authorize the air pollution control officer to extend the temporary counter hours for the district.
5.7: Approve Board of Supervisors meeting minutes from Oct. 17 to 24, 2023.
5.8: Approve agreement between county of Lake and New Life Health Authority dba New Life, LLC. for substance use disorder outpatient drug free services, intensive outpatient treatment services, and narcotic treatment program services in the amount of $10,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and authorize the board chair to sign.
5.9: Approve closure of all Lake County Behavioral Health Services clinics and centers for a mandatory all staff training on Dec. 14, 2023, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
5.10: Adopt resolution Authorizing the 2024-2025 Grant Project-Lake County Child Advocacy Center Program and authorize the chair to sign the grant subaward certification of assurance of compliance.
5.11: a) Waive the formal bidding requirement per section 2-38.1 extension of annual agreements; and b) authorize the IT director to issue a purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Zoom video conferencing licenses in the amount of $30,860.90.
5.12: a) Waive the formal bidding requirement per Section 2-38.4 Cooperative Purchasing; and b) authorize the IT director to issue purchase orders to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Center for Internet Security’s Endpoint Security Service for an amount not to exceed $70,422.
5.13: Adopt resolution changing county-maintained mileage for 2022.
5.14: Adopt resolution appointing directors of the Scotts Valley Water Conservation District Board in lieu of holding a general district election on Nov. 7, 2023.
5.15: Adopt resolution amending position allocations for FY24, Budget Unit 8695, Special Districts Administration Deleting One Utility Worker I/II and Adding One Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee/I/II/III.
5.16: Authorize one-time purchase of clothing items in excess of amount provided by uniform and clothing purchase policy in a total amount not to exceed $1,600.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:07 a.m.: Pet of the Week.
6.3, 9:08 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of November 2023 as National Native American Heritage Month.
6.4, 9:09 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation recognizing veterans on Veterans Day.
6.5, 9:10 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation commending Clear Lake Gleaners and Redwood Empire Food Bank for invaluable community service.
6.6, 9:15 a.m.: Discussion and direction to staff regarding food insecurity in Lake County.
6.7, 9:30 a.m.: Hearing, consideration of appeal of notice of nuisance and order to abate (NONOTA) for 11630 Beryl Way, Clearlake Oaks (APN 035-262-33); Property Owner: Aura Thomas (AKA Aura Palma): hearing requested by Arlene Fox, on behalf of Ms. Thomas.
6.8, 11 a.m.: Presentation on CDBG Economic Development grants and Planned Façade Improvements Program.
6.9, 11:30 a.m.: Public hearing, consideration of Planning Commission’s recommendation of approval of a modification (MMU 22-01) to a tentative subdivision map (SD 06-01) for Valley Oaks Land and Development Inc.; location: 18426 S. Highway 29 and 18765 Hartmann Road, Middletown (APNs: 014-260-51 and 014-260-24).
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of holiday greeting cards for the Board of Supervisors to send to Lake County troops in an amount not to exceed $600 and authorize county administrative officer or designee to purchase.
7.3: Consideration of Proposed 2024 Board of Supervisors regular meeting calendar.
7.4: Consideration of (a) board appointment of the 2024 Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), delegate and alternate; (b) board appointment of the 2024 Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) Board of Directors, delegate and alternate; (c) board appointment of the 2024 Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Board of Directors, delegate and alternate; and (d) board appointment to the 2023 RCRC Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority (ESJPA) Board of Directors, delegate and alternate.
7.5: Consideration of appointments of a director and alternate to the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board of Directors for 2024.
7.6: Consideration of appointment to the Lake County Vector Control District Board of Trustees.
7.7: Consideration of proposed findings of fact and decision in the appeal of Scotts Valley Energy Corp. (AB 23-01).
7.8: Consideration of National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) funding opportunity to promote harm reduction and strategic patient-centered care.
ASSESSMENT APPEAL HEARINGS
8.1: Consideration of withdrawal on the following assessment appeal applications: a) No. 12-2022 Charles Bellig; and b) 18-2022 Lora Parrish; and c) 01-2022 Yvonne and Richard Riba; and d) 14-2021 Safeway.
8.2: Consideration of stipulation on the following assessment appeal applications: a) No. 03-2022 Elizabeth Robinson; and b) 08-2022 Lyne Lajeunesse; and c) 04-2022 through 07-2022 Jessica Spencer; and d) 17-2022 Jason Tapia; and e) 13-2021 Safeway; and f) 13-2022 Subba and Nirmala Naidu.
8.6: Consideration of the following assessment appeal application: No. 09-2022 - Grauf.
8.4: Consideration to deny Assessment Appeal Application No. 20-2022 Quail Run Fitness for failure to return notice of hearing.
8.3: Consideration of request by the appellant to continue the following assessment appeal applications: a) No. 14-2022 Douglas Messick; and b) 19-2022 Stephen and Diane Holmstrom; and c) 16-2021 Tesla Energy; and d) 02-2022 Good Vibes Only LLC; and e) 22-2021 Worldmark to the May 14, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting at 10 a.m.
8.5: Consideration of timeliness of Assessment Appeal Applications 15-2022 and 16-2022 Javier Villalobos.
CLOSED SESSION
9.1: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1): Earthways Foundation, Inc. v. County of Lake, et al .
9.2: Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(1) – McCormick v. California Public Employees’ Retirement System, et al.
9.3: Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9 (d)(1) – FERC Project No. 77, Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project.
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The council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 5:30 p.m. for a closed session to discuss property acquisition before the public portion of the meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.
The agenda can be found here.
The council chambers will be open to the public for the meeting. Masks are highly encouraged where 6-foot distancing cannot be maintained.
If you cannot attend in person, and would like to speak on an agenda item, you can access the Zoom meeting remotely at this link or join by phone by calling toll-free 669-900-9128 or 346-248-7799.
The webinar ID is 973 6820 1787, access code is 477973; the audio pin will be shown after joining the webinar. Those phoning in without using the web link will be in “listen mode” only and will not be able to participate or comment.
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On Tuesday, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Nick Walker will ask the council to authorize a professional services agreement with Vanir for a navigation center feasibility study.
Walker’s written report for the meeting explained that the city has secured funding for the study from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation program.
“Navigation Centers are emerging as a promising approach to addressing homelessness in many communities,” Walker wrote. “These centers offer temporary shelter, social services, and support designed to help individuals transition from homelessness to more stable and permanent housing situations. By providing a safe and welcoming environment, Navigation Centers aim to bridge the gap between homelessness and permanent housing, offering a path to stability and self-sufficiency.”
The council also will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding the time limit for planned development combining district and set a second reading for Nov. 21.
Public Works Director Ron Ladd will ask for the council’s approval of a purchase order agreement to CR Fence Co. Inc. dba Humboldt Fence Company for the Xabatin Park fencing.
In other business, Police Chief Brad Rasmussen will seek council authorization to enter into an agreement with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a grant and receive the fourth quarter financial report from Walker, who will seek direction on the treatment of any surplus revenues.
On the consent agenda — items considered noncontroversial and usually accepted as a slate on one vote — are ordinances, minutes of the Oct. 17 meeting, the Oct. 25 warrant register and authorization to cancel the regular meeting on Jan. 2, 2024.
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MATH will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Middletown Community Meeting Room/Library at 21256 Washington St., Middletown. The meeting is open to the public.
To join the meeting via Zoom click on this link; the meeting ID is 832 1989 2440. Call in at 669-900-6833.
On the agenda is proposed action regarding a candidate forum and the election for seats on the MATH board.
They will review the process and open seats and then open nominations.
MATH’s next meeting will take place on Dec. 14.
The MATH Board includes Chair Monica Rosenthal, Vice Chair Todd Fiora, Secretary Ken Gonzalez, Rosemary Córdova and Bill Waite, and alternates Julia Bono and Tom Darms.
MATH — established by resolution of the Lake County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 12, 2006 — is a municipal advisory council serving the residents of Anderson Springs, Cobb, Coyote Valley (including Hidden Valley Lake), Long Valley and Middletown.
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“State Parks recognizes the many sacrifices members of our nation’s military and their families have made and continue to make in the service of their country,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “It is appropriate to invite all military veterans, reservists, and active-duty personnel to visit state parks for free and connect with nature.”
Signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. in 2013, Assembly Bill 150 (Olsen), authorized California State Parks to offer veterans, active duty, and reserve military personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the National Guard of any state a reduced fee or free day use at participating state parks.
A variety of parks throughout California will offer free access, including Anderson Marsh State Historic Park in Lower Lake and Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville.
Historic state parks include Marshall Gold Discovery, Petaluma Adobe, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara. State beaches include Torrey Pines, Pismo, and Pescadero. State vehicular recreation areas include Hollister Hills, Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch and Prairie City, home of the Hangtown Motorcross Classic.
A full list of the participating park units can be found online.
To enter these park units for free, a valid military ID or a California driver’s license identifying the individual as a veteran must be shown to park staff.
The park units that specifically honor historic military sites or veterans that will be open for free admission on Veterans Day include Angel Island State Park, William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, Fort Tejon State Historic Park and Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.
Visitors are asked to recreate responsibly, plan ahead and visit the web or social media pages of their destination to confirm hours of operation and view visitor guidelines that are in effect.
Please remember to safely share the road and be prepared for equestrians, pedestrians, joggers, wildlife, etc. on roadways.
For safety tips, please visit https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29142.