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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County’s state and federal representatives won reelection on Tuesday, as county voters also made their decisions on several statewide propositions.
Up for reelection on Tuesday were Congressman Mike Thompson, state Sen. Mike McGuire and Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. The preliminary election results showed that all of them easily won new terms.
Thompson was reelected to serve the newly numbered Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives. That district includes all of Lake County.
“I am humbled and honored to have earned the trust of our district to represent our community in Congress. Serving the people of the district where I was born, grew up and raised my family is the greatest honor of my life. Know that I will work tirelessly in the upcoming Congress to ensure our district is the best place in the nation to raise a family, start a business, and retire with dignity,” Thompson said in a Tuesday night statement.
“I look forward to continuing to work to advance policies that bolster the middle class, lower the cost of housing and health care, address our climate crisis, and help keep our communities safe. Know that I will continue fighting hard for our district and accomplishing the things that will move us forward,” Thompson said.
McGuire, now California’s Senate majority leader, won a third term on Tuesday.
The preliminary count from the Secretary of State’s Office showed McGuire received 122,463 votes, or 72% of the vote, over Cobb resident and Republican Gene Yoon, who received 47,651 votes or 28%.
“I’ve said this before, but I can’t stress it enough: Working for and with the hardworking folks of the North Coast has been the honor of my lifetime. We couldn’t do what we do without your support, grit and generosity,” said Sen. McGuire. “No matter what’s been thrown at us over the past eight years, together, we never quit fighting for this amazing place we all call home.
“Tonight, we thank all the voters, volunteers and neighbors who made this win possible. Tomorrow morning, we get back to work advancing innovative solutions to the toughest challenges facing our communities,” McGuire said.
The Secretary of State’s Office reported that Aguiar-Curry was elected to another term in the State Assembly with 47,969 votes or 65.5% of the total, with Republican challenger Bryan Pritchard receiving 25,319 votes, or 34.5%.
Lake County voters also cast ballots on seven state ballot measures, with the local preliminary counts closely mirroring the percentages of the statewide count from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Of note, Proposition 27, which would have approved online sports wagering outside of tribal lands, failed by a wide margin. Lake County District 1 Supervisor Moke Simon, also tribal chair of the Middletown Rancheria, had been a main spokesman for that proposition, featured in commercials on television and the internet for several months.
The following is a rundown of the state ballot measures, with the preliminary vote counts for Lake County and the state, as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, with 94.5% of state precincts reporting.
Proposition 1: Constitutional right to reproductive freedom
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 3,476,765; 65.2%
No: 1,858,889; 34.8%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 4,900; 64.32%
No: 2,718; 35.68%
Proposition 26: Sports wagering on tribal lands
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 1,588,378; 29.9%
No: 3,729,256; 70.1%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 1,858; 24.32%
No: 5,782; 75.68%
Proposition 27: Online sports wagering outside of tribal lands
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 892,835; 16.6%
No: 4,470,910; 83.4%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 895; 11.63%
No: 6,800; 88.37%
Proposition 28: Public school arts and music education funding
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 3,294,459; 61.6%
No: 2,052,998; 38.4%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 4,686; 61.28%
No: 2,961; 38.72%
Proposition 29: Regulates kidney dialysis clinics
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 1,600,448; 30.1%
No: 3,716,488; 69.9%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 2,094; 27.37%
No: 5,556; 72.63%
Proposition 30: Tax to fund ZEV/wildfire programs
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 2,199,882; 41.0%
No: 3,160,887; 59.0%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 3,005; 39.06%
No: 4,688; 60.94%
Proposition 31: Prohibition on sale of certain tobacco products
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 3,329,593; 62.4%
No: 2,008,250; 37.6%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 4,545; 59.15%
No: 3,139; 40.85%
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
Up for reelection on Tuesday were Congressman Mike Thompson, state Sen. Mike McGuire and Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. The preliminary election results showed that all of them easily won new terms.
Thompson was reelected to serve the newly numbered Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives. That district includes all of Lake County.
“I am humbled and honored to have earned the trust of our district to represent our community in Congress. Serving the people of the district where I was born, grew up and raised my family is the greatest honor of my life. Know that I will work tirelessly in the upcoming Congress to ensure our district is the best place in the nation to raise a family, start a business, and retire with dignity,” Thompson said in a Tuesday night statement.
“I look forward to continuing to work to advance policies that bolster the middle class, lower the cost of housing and health care, address our climate crisis, and help keep our communities safe. Know that I will continue fighting hard for our district and accomplishing the things that will move us forward,” Thompson said.
McGuire, now California’s Senate majority leader, won a third term on Tuesday.
The preliminary count from the Secretary of State’s Office showed McGuire received 122,463 votes, or 72% of the vote, over Cobb resident and Republican Gene Yoon, who received 47,651 votes or 28%.
“I’ve said this before, but I can’t stress it enough: Working for and with the hardworking folks of the North Coast has been the honor of my lifetime. We couldn’t do what we do without your support, grit and generosity,” said Sen. McGuire. “No matter what’s been thrown at us over the past eight years, together, we never quit fighting for this amazing place we all call home.
“Tonight, we thank all the voters, volunteers and neighbors who made this win possible. Tomorrow morning, we get back to work advancing innovative solutions to the toughest challenges facing our communities,” McGuire said.
The Secretary of State’s Office reported that Aguiar-Curry was elected to another term in the State Assembly with 47,969 votes or 65.5% of the total, with Republican challenger Bryan Pritchard receiving 25,319 votes, or 34.5%.
Lake County voters also cast ballots on seven state ballot measures, with the local preliminary counts closely mirroring the percentages of the statewide count from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Of note, Proposition 27, which would have approved online sports wagering outside of tribal lands, failed by a wide margin. Lake County District 1 Supervisor Moke Simon, also tribal chair of the Middletown Rancheria, had been a main spokesman for that proposition, featured in commercials on television and the internet for several months.
The following is a rundown of the state ballot measures, with the preliminary vote counts for Lake County and the state, as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, with 94.5% of state precincts reporting.
Proposition 1: Constitutional right to reproductive freedom
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 3,476,765; 65.2%
No: 1,858,889; 34.8%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 4,900; 64.32%
No: 2,718; 35.68%
Proposition 26: Sports wagering on tribal lands
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 1,588,378; 29.9%
No: 3,729,256; 70.1%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 1,858; 24.32%
No: 5,782; 75.68%
Proposition 27: Online sports wagering outside of tribal lands
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 892,835; 16.6%
No: 4,470,910; 83.4%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 895; 11.63%
No: 6,800; 88.37%
Proposition 28: Public school arts and music education funding
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 3,294,459; 61.6%
No: 2,052,998; 38.4%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 4,686; 61.28%
No: 2,961; 38.72%
Proposition 29: Regulates kidney dialysis clinics
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 1,600,448; 30.1%
No: 3,716,488; 69.9%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 2,094; 27.37%
No: 5,556; 72.63%
Proposition 30: Tax to fund ZEV/wildfire programs
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 2,199,882; 41.0%
No: 3,160,887; 59.0%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 3,005; 39.06%
No: 4,688; 60.94%
Proposition 31: Prohibition on sale of certain tobacco products
Statewide preliminary results:
Yes: 3,329,593; 62.4%
No: 2,008,250; 37.6%
Lake County preliminary results:
Yes: 4,545; 59.15%
No: 3,139; 40.85%
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — The Mendocino National Forest has welcomed as its new supervisor a member of a Northern California tribe who also is an Air Force veteran.
Wade McMaster began his role as the permanent forest supervisor on the Mendocino National Forest on Monday, Nov. 7.
McMaster is the Mendocino National Forest’s 23rd supervisor, succeeding Ann Carlson, who served as forest supervisor since April 2015.
He is a member of the Wintu Tribe of Northern California and served 13 years as Chairman. He continues to serve on the Tribal Council as Vice Chairman.
“I feel blessed to walk both paths as a Native American and as a Forest Service family member, understanding that we all have so much in common when it comes to our passion for caring for the land,” said McMaster.
McMaster has been with the Forest Service for over 12 years and grew up in Northern California near Shasta-Trinity and Klamath National Forests.
He comes to the Mendocino National Forest from the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest, where he served for four years as district ranger for the Gold Beach Ranger District.
McMaster also recently completed a 120-day detail as acting forest supervisor on the Shoshone National Forest.
“I’m delighted that Wade is returning to work with us here in the Pacific Southwest Region,” said Regional Forester Jennifer Eberlien.
McMaster holds a B.A. in liberal arts from Excelsior College and a master’s degree in educational counseling from the University of LaVerne.
He served for 10 years in the Air Force as a Russian cryptologic linguist and worked in information technology before joining the Forest Service.
Previous to his role as a Forest Service district manager, McMaster was the tribal relations program manager for Region 5, where he worked with leadership to develop, maintain and nurture relationships with over 150 California tribes.
McMaster also worked as a tribal liaison for the Plumas, Lassen and Modoc National Forests.
He and his wife Stacie enjoy taking road trips and getting outdoors in their spare time.
NORTH COAST, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric invites North Coast customers to a virtual town hall for residents to get updates on projects and ask questions of the utility company.
The virtual town hall for Lake, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Siskiyou, Sonoma and Trinity counties will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.
The event can be accessed through the below link, by phone or through PG&E’s website, www.pge.com/webinars.
The town hall link is https://bit.ly/3Egg1ws. Dial-in: 888-831-6082; conference ID: 3042707.
During the town hall, PG&E experts will provide a brief presentation, during which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Customers will hear about recent work in their region; learn more about programs for winter savings and safety; have the chance to provide feedback and ask questions of the local leadership team, including Regional Vice President Ron Richardson.
Multi-language closed captioning and American Sign Language interpretation will be available, along with dial-in numbers for those who aren’t able to join online.
For the full webinar events schedule, additional information on how to join and recordings and presentation materials from past events, visit pge.com/webinars.
More information and resources to help you and your family prepare for and stay safe in the event of an emergency can be found at safetyactioncenter.pge.com.
The virtual town hall for Lake, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Siskiyou, Sonoma and Trinity counties will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.
The event can be accessed through the below link, by phone or through PG&E’s website, www.pge.com/webinars.
The town hall link is https://bit.ly/3Egg1ws. Dial-in: 888-831-6082; conference ID: 3042707.
During the town hall, PG&E experts will provide a brief presentation, during which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Customers will hear about recent work in their region; learn more about programs for winter savings and safety; have the chance to provide feedback and ask questions of the local leadership team, including Regional Vice President Ron Richardson.
Multi-language closed captioning and American Sign Language interpretation will be available, along with dial-in numbers for those who aren’t able to join online.
For the full webinar events schedule, additional information on how to join and recordings and presentation materials from past events, visit pge.com/webinars.
More information and resources to help you and your family prepare for and stay safe in the event of an emergency can be found at safetyactioncenter.pge.com.
LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Fire Protection District reported that its new chief, Patrick Reitz, will be officially sworn in on Tuesday evening.
Reitz, who joined the district on Nov. 1, will take his oath during the district board of director’s meeting beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the headquarters station, 445 N. Main St.
After the swearing-in, there will be a 15-minute recess from the board meeting in order to offer congratulations, take photos and enjoy some light refreshments.
The community is invited to join in welcoming Chief Reitz.
Reitz has served for more than 35 years in emergency services, including experience in fire, emergency medical services, or EMS,and law enforcement in Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming and California.
Having started as a volunteer firefighter, he has worked with volunteer, career and combination fire and EMS departments and districts; as well as private, volunteer and county EMS services.
In addition, Chief Reitz has worked as an advisor for emergency and disaster planning and preparation, as well as fire and emergency services issues with individuals, organizations and agencies.
The Lakeport Fire Protection District provides fire protection and advanced life support ambulance services to Lakeport and surrounding areas.
Career staff includes the fire chief, three captain/paramedics, three firefighter/paramedics, six firefighter/EMT’s, one administrative assistant and one office assistant. The current volunteer firefighter roster is 19.
The fire district is governed by five board of directors appointed by either the Lakeport City Council or the County of Lake Board of Supervisors.
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — The Middletown Area Town Hall will discuss a proposal to raise sewer rates and take nominations for the 2023 board when it meets this week.
MATH will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 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 659 964 1209. Call in at 669-900-6833.
On Thursday, MATH will host guest speaker Scott Harter, administrator for Lake County Special Districts, who will discuss a proposal to increase Middletown sewer rates.
The rate report will be presented followed by discussion and question and answer session.
The bimonthly rate for single family homes is proposed to go from $32.60 to $59.36 in 2022-23, $62.93 in 2023-24, $65.13 in 2024-25, $67.41 in 2025-26 and $69.77 in 2026-27.
The Board of Supervisors will consider the proposed sewer rate increases on Dec. 6.
MATH also will take board nominations and discuss the process and procedures of the MATH chair and the board of directors.
The MATH Board includes Chair Monica Rosenthal, Vice Chair Ken Gonzalez, Secretary Todd Fiora, Rosemary Córdova and Bill Waite.
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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MATH will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 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 659 964 1209. Call in at 669-900-6833.
On Thursday, MATH will host guest speaker Scott Harter, administrator for Lake County Special Districts, who will discuss a proposal to increase Middletown sewer rates.
The rate report will be presented followed by discussion and question and answer session.
The bimonthly rate for single family homes is proposed to go from $32.60 to $59.36 in 2022-23, $62.93 in 2023-24, $65.13 in 2024-25, $67.41 in 2025-26 and $69.77 in 2026-27.
The Board of Supervisors will consider the proposed sewer rate increases on Dec. 6.
MATH also will take board nominations and discuss the process and procedures of the MATH chair and the board of directors.
The MATH Board includes Chair Monica Rosenthal, Vice Chair Ken Gonzalez, Secretary Todd Fiora, Rosemary Córdova and Bill Waite.
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.
For more information email
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold its final meeting of the year this week.
The committee, or LEDAC, will meet via Zoom from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9.
The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting will be held via Zoom: Meeting ID, 896 2449 5254; pass code, 156781. Dial by your location, 1 669 444 9171.
Chair Wilda Shock said Lakeport City Manager Kevin Ingram and Community Development Director Jenni Byers will provide updates on the multitude of city projects completed during the summer and those that are currently underway.
Shock said it’s been a busy season for workers and contractors.
There also will be an update on the city’s business walks and status reports from the teams taking part, as well as a plan for making a presentation on the effort to the Lakeport City Council.
Shock said members and the public will have the opportunity for announcements about activities and programs in their respective organizations.
LEDAC’s next meeting will be Jan. 11.
LEDAC advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.
Members are Chair Wilda Shock, Vice Chair Denise Combs and Secretary JoAnn Saccato, along with Bonnie Darling, Candy De Los Santos, Bill Eaton, Monica Flores, Pam Harpster, Scott Knight, Alicia Russell, Laura Sammel and Marie Schrader. City staff who are members include City Manager Kevin Ingram and Community Development Director Jenni Byers.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The committee, or LEDAC, will meet via Zoom from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9.
The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting will be held via Zoom: Meeting ID, 896 2449 5254; pass code, 156781. Dial by your location, 1 669 444 9171.
Chair Wilda Shock said Lakeport City Manager Kevin Ingram and Community Development Director Jenni Byers will provide updates on the multitude of city projects completed during the summer and those that are currently underway.
Shock said it’s been a busy season for workers and contractors.
There also will be an update on the city’s business walks and status reports from the teams taking part, as well as a plan for making a presentation on the effort to the Lakeport City Council.
Shock said members and the public will have the opportunity for announcements about activities and programs in their respective organizations.
LEDAC’s next meeting will be Jan. 11.
LEDAC advocates for a strong and positive Lakeport business community and acts as a conduit between the city and the community for communicating the goals, activities and progress of Lakeport’s economic and business programs.
Members are Chair Wilda Shock, Vice Chair Denise Combs and Secretary JoAnn Saccato, along with Bonnie Darling, Candy De Los Santos, Bill Eaton, Monica Flores, Pam Harpster, Scott Knight, Alicia Russell, Laura Sammel and Marie Schrader. City staff who are members include City Manager Kevin Ingram and Community Development Director Jenni Byers.
Email Elizabeth Larson at