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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County’s unemployment rate showed another drop in May, as state and federal jobless numbers also showed improvement.
The California Employment Development Department, or EDD, said Lake County’s preliminary May jobless rate was 6.9%, down from 7.5% in April.
The May 2020 unemployment rate for Lake County, when the impacts of the pandemic peaked in the jobless rate, was 14.2%, based on EDD data.
Last month, California’s statewide unemployment rate was 7.9%, down from 8% in April. The state’s jobless rate was 15.6% in May 2020, the EDD reported.
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics said May’s nationwide unemployment rate was 5.8%, down from 6.1% in April and 13.3% in May 2020.
In Lake County in May, the “total farm” jobs category had a 27.8% increase over April, and was 0.9% down in a year-over comparison to May 2020, the only job category to be down when compared to this time last year.
Other sectors that showed double-digit growth over April were wholesale trade, 22.2%, and federal government jobs, 17.6%.
FInancial activities increased by 9.4%, state government by 5.3%, and leisure and hospitality, 4.6%.
Only one job sector in Lake County showed a decline in May: Business and professional services was down by 1.4%.
Lake County’s May jobless rate ranked it No. 32 out of California’s counties. Marin had the lowest unemployment at 4.3% while Imperial County had the highest jobless rate, 15.9%.
Lake’s neighboring counties had the following jobless rates and ranks for May: Colusa, 11.2%, No. 57; Glenn, 6.3%, No. 24; Mendocino, 5.9%, No. 20; Napa, 5.5%, No. 13; Sonoma, 5.3%, No. 8; and Yolo, 5.6%, No. 15.
The EDD said California’s employers gained 104,500 non-farm payroll jobs in May, with payroll jobs statewide totaling 16,352,900, compared to the 15,132,700 reported in May 2020.
Of the 2,714,800 jobs lost in March and April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the EDD said California has now regained 1,406,800 — or 51.8% — with a third of those jobs (468,000) coming from the hard-hit leisure and hospitality industry.
The number of Californians employed in May was 17,418,000, an increase of 39,500 jobs from April’s total of 17,378,500 and up 1,888,700 from the employment total in May of last year, the EDD reported.
The EDD said the number of unemployed Californians was 1,489,600 in May, a decrease of 27,100 over the month and down 1,373,600 in comparison to May of last year.
In related data that figures into the state’s unemployment rate, the EDD said there were 569,512 people certifying for Unemployment Insurance benefits during the May 2021 sample week. That compares to 579,498 people in April and 2,154,692 people in May 2020.
Concurrently, the EDD said 71,259 initial claims were processed in the May 2021 sample week, which was a month-over decrease of 7,381 claims from April and a year-over decrease of 132,329 claims from May 2020.
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The California Employment Development Department, or EDD, said Lake County’s preliminary May jobless rate was 6.9%, down from 7.5% in April.
The May 2020 unemployment rate for Lake County, when the impacts of the pandemic peaked in the jobless rate, was 14.2%, based on EDD data.
Last month, California’s statewide unemployment rate was 7.9%, down from 8% in April. The state’s jobless rate was 15.6% in May 2020, the EDD reported.
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics said May’s nationwide unemployment rate was 5.8%, down from 6.1% in April and 13.3% in May 2020.
In Lake County in May, the “total farm” jobs category had a 27.8% increase over April, and was 0.9% down in a year-over comparison to May 2020, the only job category to be down when compared to this time last year.
Other sectors that showed double-digit growth over April were wholesale trade, 22.2%, and federal government jobs, 17.6%.
FInancial activities increased by 9.4%, state government by 5.3%, and leisure and hospitality, 4.6%.
Only one job sector in Lake County showed a decline in May: Business and professional services was down by 1.4%.
Lake County’s May jobless rate ranked it No. 32 out of California’s counties. Marin had the lowest unemployment at 4.3% while Imperial County had the highest jobless rate, 15.9%.
Lake’s neighboring counties had the following jobless rates and ranks for May: Colusa, 11.2%, No. 57; Glenn, 6.3%, No. 24; Mendocino, 5.9%, No. 20; Napa, 5.5%, No. 13; Sonoma, 5.3%, No. 8; and Yolo, 5.6%, No. 15.
The EDD said California’s employers gained 104,500 non-farm payroll jobs in May, with payroll jobs statewide totaling 16,352,900, compared to the 15,132,700 reported in May 2020.
Of the 2,714,800 jobs lost in March and April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the EDD said California has now regained 1,406,800 — or 51.8% — with a third of those jobs (468,000) coming from the hard-hit leisure and hospitality industry.
The number of Californians employed in May was 17,418,000, an increase of 39,500 jobs from April’s total of 17,378,500 and up 1,888,700 from the employment total in May of last year, the EDD reported.
The EDD said the number of unemployed Californians was 1,489,600 in May, a decrease of 27,100 over the month and down 1,373,600 in comparison to May of last year.
In related data that figures into the state’s unemployment rate, the EDD said there were 569,512 people certifying for Unemployment Insurance benefits during the May 2021 sample week. That compares to 579,498 people in April and 2,154,692 people in May 2020.
Concurrently, the EDD said 71,259 initial claims were processed in the May 2021 sample week, which was a month-over decrease of 7,381 claims from April and a year-over decrease of 132,329 claims from May 2020.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On Thursday, July 1, the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will host a communities of interest, or COI, virtual hearing to capture North Coast community specific data that will help the commissioners respect community boundaries when drawing district lines, as is mandated by California’s line drawing criteria.
The meeting will take place between noon and 8 p.m.
It can be watched live here. For information, visit the commission’s website.
The Thursday meeting will focus on Lake, Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma and Trinity counties.
When the commissioners begin drawing maps using census data, they will need to follow this set of criteria, in this order, as outlined in the California Constitution:
1. Districts must be of nearly equal population to comply with the U.S. Constitution.
2. Districts must comply with the Voting Rights Act to ensure that minorities have a fair opportunity to elect representatives of their choice.
3. Districts must be drawn contiguously, so that all parts of the district are connected to each other.
4. Districts must minimize the division of counties, cities, neighborhoods and communities of interest to the extent possible.
5. Districts should be geographically compact such that nearby areas of population are not bypassed for more distant populations.
6. Where practicable, each Senate District should consist of two complete and adjacent Assembly Districts, and Board of Equalization districts should consist of 10 complete and adjacent State Senate Districts. This is known as nesting.
The commission can obtain the city and county information from those jurisdictions, but it needs the neighborhood and communities of interest information from Californians directly.
During these input meetings, participants will be asked to describe their community and will be encouraged to consider highlighting the following:
— Begin with your county or city.
— Mention the street names and significant locations in your neighborhood to help us identify the parameters of your community.
— What are your shared interests?
— What brings you together?
— What is important to your community?
— Are there nearby areas you want to be in a district with?
— Nearby areas you don't want to be in a district with? Why or why not?
— Has your community come together to advocate for important services, better schools, roads, or health centers in your neighborhood?
Registration is not required to participate in these public input meetings. The call-in number for public input on the day of each event will be 877-853-5247.
To view a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit https://www.wedrawthelinesca.org/meetings.
Additionally, Californians can skip the line and provide their input online by visiting https://drawmycacommunity.org/. The online COI tool is available in 14 languages and includes tutorials.
Every 10 years, after the federal government publishes updated census information, California must redraw the boundaries of its electoral districts so that the state’s population is evenly allocated among the new districts.
In 2008, California voters passed the Voters First Act, authorizing the creation of the independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw new State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization district lines.
In 2010, the Voters First Act for Congress gave the Commission the responsibility of drawing new Congressional districts following every census.
For more information, visit www.WeDrawTheLinesCA.org.
The meeting will take place between noon and 8 p.m.
It can be watched live here. For information, visit the commission’s website.
The Thursday meeting will focus on Lake, Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma and Trinity counties.
When the commissioners begin drawing maps using census data, they will need to follow this set of criteria, in this order, as outlined in the California Constitution:
1. Districts must be of nearly equal population to comply with the U.S. Constitution.
2. Districts must comply with the Voting Rights Act to ensure that minorities have a fair opportunity to elect representatives of their choice.
3. Districts must be drawn contiguously, so that all parts of the district are connected to each other.
4. Districts must minimize the division of counties, cities, neighborhoods and communities of interest to the extent possible.
5. Districts should be geographically compact such that nearby areas of population are not bypassed for more distant populations.
6. Where practicable, each Senate District should consist of two complete and adjacent Assembly Districts, and Board of Equalization districts should consist of 10 complete and adjacent State Senate Districts. This is known as nesting.
The commission can obtain the city and county information from those jurisdictions, but it needs the neighborhood and communities of interest information from Californians directly.
During these input meetings, participants will be asked to describe their community and will be encouraged to consider highlighting the following:
— Begin with your county or city.
— Mention the street names and significant locations in your neighborhood to help us identify the parameters of your community.
— What are your shared interests?
— What brings you together?
— What is important to your community?
— Are there nearby areas you want to be in a district with?
— Nearby areas you don't want to be in a district with? Why or why not?
— Has your community come together to advocate for important services, better schools, roads, or health centers in your neighborhood?
Registration is not required to participate in these public input meetings. The call-in number for public input on the day of each event will be 877-853-5247.
To view a full list of upcoming meetings, please visit https://www.wedrawthelinesca.org/meetings.
Additionally, Californians can skip the line and provide their input online by visiting https://drawmycacommunity.org/. The online COI tool is available in 14 languages and includes tutorials.
Every 10 years, after the federal government publishes updated census information, California must redraw the boundaries of its electoral districts so that the state’s population is evenly allocated among the new districts.
In 2008, California voters passed the Voters First Act, authorizing the creation of the independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw new State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization district lines.
In 2010, the Voters First Act for Congress gave the Commission the responsibility of drawing new Congressional districts following every census.
For more information, visit www.WeDrawTheLinesCA.org.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — With the Independence Day holiday rapidly approaching, Cal Fire is reminding all Californians and visitors to do their part to prevent fires caused by illegal fireworks or the misuse of “safe and sane” fireworks.
On Monday, “safe and sane” fireworks will go on sale in approximately 300 communities throughout California.
In Lake County, safe and sane fireworks are only allowed in the city of Lakeport, and can only be discharged from July 1 to 4, said Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen.
There are also legal ramifications when it comes to certain types of fireworks.
Possession or transportation of illegal fireworks such as sky-rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers and other types that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner can lead to a possible fine of up to $50,000 as well as prison time or jail for up to one year.
Even safe and sane fireworks taken into a city or county where they are banned are considered Illegal.
All fireworks are banned in State Responsibility Area in Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Yolo and Solano counties.
In California, there is zero tolerance for the use and sale of illegal fireworks. It is your responsibility to check with your local ordinance regarding the use of fireworks.
Any person who causes a fire, including those started with safe and sane fireworks, can be held liable for the costs of its suppression and associated property damage. Often these costs are in the hundreds of thousands and sometimes millions of dollars.
Fireworks guidelines:
— First check if fireworks are allowed in your community.
— Make sure the firework has the State Fire Marshal “Safe and Sane” seal.
— Counterfeit labels do exist, only make purchases from trustworthy vendors.
— Purchase only from legitimate organizations authorized to sell within California.
— Have a bucket of water, sand or garden hose available at the firing site.
— Read all instructions before use.
— Never alter, modify or enhance fireworks — use only in the manner intended.
— Make sure fireworks have proper clearance from flammable materials including dry grass and brush.
Click here for a full fireworks safety guide.
On Monday, “safe and sane” fireworks will go on sale in approximately 300 communities throughout California.
In Lake County, safe and sane fireworks are only allowed in the city of Lakeport, and can only be discharged from July 1 to 4, said Lakeport Police Chief Brad Rasmussen.
There are also legal ramifications when it comes to certain types of fireworks.
Possession or transportation of illegal fireworks such as sky-rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers and other types that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner can lead to a possible fine of up to $50,000 as well as prison time or jail for up to one year.
Even safe and sane fireworks taken into a city or county where they are banned are considered Illegal.
All fireworks are banned in State Responsibility Area in Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Yolo and Solano counties.
In California, there is zero tolerance for the use and sale of illegal fireworks. It is your responsibility to check with your local ordinance regarding the use of fireworks.
Any person who causes a fire, including those started with safe and sane fireworks, can be held liable for the costs of its suppression and associated property damage. Often these costs are in the hundreds of thousands and sometimes millions of dollars.
Fireworks guidelines:
— First check if fireworks are allowed in your community.
— Make sure the firework has the State Fire Marshal “Safe and Sane” seal.
— Counterfeit labels do exist, only make purchases from trustworthy vendors.
— Purchase only from legitimate organizations authorized to sell within California.
— Have a bucket of water, sand or garden hose available at the firing site.
— Read all instructions before use.
— Never alter, modify or enhance fireworks — use only in the manner intended.
— Make sure fireworks have proper clearance from flammable materials including dry grass and brush.
Click here for a full fireworks safety guide.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Clearlake will return to a full Independence Day celebration this year, including a carnival, concert, parade, a festival, fireworks and the famed worm races.
The Lakeshore Lions Club of Clearlake is sponsoring the 64th annual Redbud Parade and Festival on Saturday, July 3.
The festivities begin with the parade at 11 a.m.
The theme of this year's parade is “Stars and Stripes.”
The parade begins at Redbud Park and proceeds down Lakeshore Drive to Austin Park.
This year the parade will feature local marchers, a marching band, decorated floats, vintage cars, parade and show horses, fire and police vehicles, and much more.
At the festival in Austin Park, there will be arts and crafts vendors, games and entertainment for all.
The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the International Worm Races.
This year the city of Clearlake will host a concert in the new band shell in the park.
The Lakeshore Lions and Lakeshore Lioness will feature an assortment of food, cold drinks and beer.
The Lakeshore Lions Club also will sponsor the fireworks display at dark so community members are encouraged to stay and enjoy the day.
The Midway of Fun carnival is returning to Clearlake this year, and will take place from July 1 to 4. Presale tickets are available at Tatonka Land Mini Golf. For ticket information call 707-994-1661 or 707-972-8502.
Anyone who wishes to enter the parade can pick up an entry form at the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce office, Bob's Vacuum, Clearlake Automotive, Kevin Ness Jewelers and Tatonka Land Mini Golf.
Any and all course and crafts vendors interested in booths are asked to call Bob Kiel at 707-994-9752
The annual festival is the largest fundraiser for the Lakeshore Lions Club.
The group supports eyeglasses and vision care for the needy, high school sports, scholarships and many other school activities, fire and police departments, the senior center, South Shore Little League and many other very notable causes.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A Saturday traffic enforcement special operation in the city of Clearlake led to authorities recovering a vehicle stolen from Lakeport, an arrest for driving under the influence, and numerous citations for speeding and other issues.
Sgt. Ryan Peterson said the Clearlake Police Department conducted the operation.
Peterson said officers conducted numerous traffic stops resulting in them issuing three citations for speed violations, four citations for moving violations and eight citations for mechanical violations.
Two people were arrested with active warrants for their arrest, two people were issued citations for driving on suspended driver's licenses and one person was cited for operating a motor vehicle without a license, Peterson said.
He said officers made one arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Another arrest was made after officers stopped and recovered a stolen vehicle out of Lakeport. That incident resulted in a brief closure of Highway 53, Peterson said.
With the summer months and vacations underway, Peterson said there tends to be an increase in traffic volume, traffic-related incidents, collisions and impaired driving.
In a recent local survey, Peterson said speeding and impaired driving were identified as top concerns from the public.
There is also an increased concern of speeding vehicles in the area commonly referred to as the “Avenues” due to the recent road improvements, Peterson said.
The Clearlake Police Department reminded drivers that speeding, not wearing seat belts and distracted driving can put you and others in danger.
“It is also important that if you plan on drinking alcohol, taking medication, or other substances which would impair your driving, plan for a sober driver or stay home,” said Peterson.
Sgt. Ryan Peterson said the Clearlake Police Department conducted the operation.
Peterson said officers conducted numerous traffic stops resulting in them issuing three citations for speed violations, four citations for moving violations and eight citations for mechanical violations.
Two people were arrested with active warrants for their arrest, two people were issued citations for driving on suspended driver's licenses and one person was cited for operating a motor vehicle without a license, Peterson said.
He said officers made one arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Another arrest was made after officers stopped and recovered a stolen vehicle out of Lakeport. That incident resulted in a brief closure of Highway 53, Peterson said.
With the summer months and vacations underway, Peterson said there tends to be an increase in traffic volume, traffic-related incidents, collisions and impaired driving.
In a recent local survey, Peterson said speeding and impaired driving were identified as top concerns from the public.
There is also an increased concern of speeding vehicles in the area commonly referred to as the “Avenues” due to the recent road improvements, Peterson said.
The Clearlake Police Department reminded drivers that speeding, not wearing seat belts and distracted driving can put you and others in danger.
“It is also important that if you plan on drinking alcohol, taking medication, or other substances which would impair your driving, plan for a sober driver or stay home,” said Peterson.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee will meet for the second time via Zoom on Tuesday, June 29.
The meeting will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.
Join the meeting here. The meeting ID is 931 9035 7711, pass code is 072333. One tap mobile: +16699006833,,93190357711#,,,,*072333#.
From any mobile or landline phone, you may also dial 1-669-900-6833, and enter the meeting ID and passcode above, when prompted.
To contribute to this meeting from a phone, press *9 to raise your hand, and *6 to unmute, once you are recognized to speak.
The public is encouraged to attend and participate via Zoom. The full meeting agenda for this meeting and further resources can be accessed here.
What is the Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee?
Residents from Lake County’s richly diverse communities watched on Tuesday, Feb. 23, as the Lake County Board of Supervisors unanimously proclaimed “Promoting Tolerance, Respect, Equity and Inclusion” among their utmost priorities.
Board members affirmed their commitment to host a community visioning forum to unearth priorities in the following categories:
— Meaningful actions and activities that will build bridges where there may be walls;
— Fostering tolerance, respect, understanding, equity and inclusion;
— Promoting non-violence and non-violent conflict resolution;
— Focusing resources on underlying causes and conditions that lead to inequitable resource and justice distribution; and
— Relevant solutions for any social injustices, as they may come to light.
Community members and leaders from the county of Lake, cities of Lakeport and Clearlake and tribal governments that agreed with the board’s proclamation volunteered to be a part of this historic effort, by applying for a spot on the new Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee.
The meeting will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.
Join the meeting here. The meeting ID is 931 9035 7711, pass code is 072333. One tap mobile: +16699006833,,93190357711#,,,,*072333#.
From any mobile or landline phone, you may also dial 1-669-900-6833, and enter the meeting ID and passcode above, when prompted.
To contribute to this meeting from a phone, press *9 to raise your hand, and *6 to unmute, once you are recognized to speak.
The public is encouraged to attend and participate via Zoom. The full meeting agenda for this meeting and further resources can be accessed here.
What is the Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee?
Residents from Lake County’s richly diverse communities watched on Tuesday, Feb. 23, as the Lake County Board of Supervisors unanimously proclaimed “Promoting Tolerance, Respect, Equity and Inclusion” among their utmost priorities.
Board members affirmed their commitment to host a community visioning forum to unearth priorities in the following categories:
— Meaningful actions and activities that will build bridges where there may be walls;
— Fostering tolerance, respect, understanding, equity and inclusion;
— Promoting non-violence and non-violent conflict resolution;
— Focusing resources on underlying causes and conditions that lead to inequitable resource and justice distribution; and
— Relevant solutions for any social injustices, as they may come to light.
Community members and leaders from the county of Lake, cities of Lakeport and Clearlake and tribal governments that agreed with the board’s proclamation volunteered to be a part of this historic effort, by applying for a spot on the new Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee.