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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Police have arrested a Lakeport man who assaulted two senior adults at Library Park on Tuesday, with authorities trying to identify the men who helped officers subdue the suspect during a struggle.
Todd Gary Ousterhout, 37, was arrested on Tuesday evening, according to the Lakeport Police Department.
At 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, Lakeport Police officers were dispatched to Library Park to investigate the report of a physical altercation, the department said.
Upon arrival, the department said officers contacted a 67-year-old male with visible injuries who stated that a subject later identified as Ousterhout had punched him in the back of the head then the nose, and also pushed his 92-year-old mother, who is recovering from recent surgery and has dementia.
The male victim identified and pointed out Ousterhout to the police officers on the scene. Police said Ousterhout looked toward the officers and then began running from the park heading north. Three officers began searching the area.
One officer spotted Ousterhout leaving a residential property in the 700 block of North Forbes Street and confronted him, giving him orders to show his hands. Police said Ousterhout complied and dropped a cellular telephone.
The officer then approached Ousterhout and attempted to take him into custody. Police said Ousterhout resisted arrest and while attempting to control Ousterhout, both the officer and Ousterhout fell to the ground as the struggle continued in the street.
Two unidentified male citizens stopped and began assisting the officer, as did a second officer who arrived at the location. Police said the two officers and two citizens were able to take Ousterhout into custody and remove him from the street.
During the course of the investigation, officers were contacted by another citizen who advised that prior to Ousterhout being contacted by police on North Forbes Street, he had been in the bushes at a private residence using his cell phone to take photographs of the inside of an occupied residence, according to the report.
Numerous witnesses were identified who saw and heard parts of the attack at Library Park. Police said the investigation revealed that Ousterhout had become violent and committed the assault over the fact that the male victim was wearing a Harley Davidson shirt and his belief that the victim was racist.
There is no indication at this time that any of the victims at the park or the residence being photographed were known to Ousterhout, police said.
The police department reported that Ousterhout was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and cleared for booking.
Ousterhout was booked for felony abuse of elder and/or dependent adults, prowling and resisting a police officer, police said.
Officers are seeking to identify the two male citizens who stopped and assisted police with the arrest of Ousterhout. Those persons are asked to contact the department at 707-263-5491, by private Facebook Message @LakeportPolice or by email at
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Tuesday, the day the county’s COVID-19 shelter for homeless individuals had been set to close, the Board of Supervisors approved an updated agreement that will keep the facility open for another month.
The board unanimously approved the second amendment to the agreement between Lake County Behavioral Health, acting as the lead agency for the Lake County Continuum of Care, and Kelseyville United Methodist Church, acting as the fiscal agent for the Hope Harbor Warming Center Project.
The agreement extends the center’s operations from July 1 to 31, at a cost of $79,000. The staff report from Behavioral Health Services Director Todd Metcalf said that funding for the one-month extension will come from the existing Continuum of Care Homeless Housing and Prevention grant as allowed by the state for such COVID-19-related activities.
The board voted 4-1 to add the agreement as an extra item to the agenda for the special Tuesday afternoon meeting. Supervisor Rob Brown objected because he did not believe it met the criteria for a special item.
Metcalf asked for the matter to be taken up by the board as a special item because he said time was of the essence.
The warming shelter opened over the winter at New Hope Fellowship Church in Lakeport and then moved a short distance away to the former Record-Bee building at 2150 S. Main St. It converted into a COVID-19 shelter in March thanks to special funding from the state, as Lake County News has reported.
Kelseyville United Methodist Church has been Hope Harbor’s ongoing fiscal sponsor, but Metcalf said the church had pulled out of further shelter operations.
However, in a Thursday meeting the church agreed to continue for one more month, but Metcalf said the church indicated it would need funding before July 4 in order to keep going.
County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson checked with the county’s auditor-controller to find out how early funds could be released if the agreement was approved on Tuesday, which Metcalf said was July 9. Based on the discussion, the church is still willing to move forward despite funds coming available several days later.
“If this is approved we are working on an exit strategy. We are going to make sure that the folks that are in the shelter will receive resources and information, a warm handoff so to speak,” until Hope Center – a transitional housing project in Clearlake – opens around Sept. 1, Metcalf said.
At the same time, work is underway on a plan for transitional housing for the homeless at the county’s former juvenile hall facility, he said.
“There will legitimately be a hiccup in this,” said Metcalf, explaining that after July 31 there will still be a lag time period until another housing option is available.
He said with Project Roomkey, which is housing the homeless in motel and hotel rooms in Clearlake, they’ve had 10 or 11 participants, of which about three or four have secured permanent housing.
Taking the same approach with Hope Harbor, Metcalf said if the partners work hard enough, they may be able to come up with a more permanent housing solution for shelter clients.
City of Lakeport seeks county’s assistance
Brown said he was concerned that the city of Lakeport hadn’t been notified about the extra item being added to the agenda. “They’re impacted by this.”
Metcalf said the city was represented at the Thursday meeting that involved local officials and the church. “They should be fully aware of what’s going on right now.”
City Manager Margaret Silveira, who called in to the meeting, said the city has been working with Behavioral Health and the shelter.
She confirmed that the church had not intended to go forward with continuing the shelter. One reason was that they were not getting from Behavioral Health and Social Services the same type of around-the-clock program assistance for their 45 clients that has been offered through Project Roomkey.
In speaking to the church, Silveira asked if they would be interested in helping with the shelter’s transition if they got help, and they said yes.
She said there are people who have been at the shelter who are getting jobs and housing, and doing well. To just put them on the street immediately without having a transition would be a disservice to them as they work hard to stay clean and pursue new opportunities in their lives.
Silveira said the church’s members, who have big hearts, agreed to help for another 30 days. With the shelter building expected to be rented out as of Aug. 1, there will be a definite end to the use of that facility at that time.
The Lakeport Police Department has spent 80 percent of its time in recent months working with people at the shelter and dealing with those who were kicked out because of breaking the rules, Silveira said.
“That has been a huge burden for our police department,” with the city also bearing the financial cost, Silveira said.
Metcalf said he and his staff have put together a schedule that will have them at the COVID-19 shelter five days a week, eight hours a day, to help with the transition over the next month.
He said he hadn’t been made aware that the system they previously set up to work with the Lakeport shelter was broken, but his staff will be on scene to help with whatever is needed for the duration of the COVID-19 shelter project.
Supervisor Bruno Sabatier said that it will be important to look at outcomes and keep track of the data when it comes to the shelter’s clients. He said the county needs to not just feel good about it but make sure it’s getting the results it’s looking for, such as people finding jobs and housing, and decreases in drug addiction.
Sabatier said he appreciates people stepping up. “We are taking on something that we haven’t taken on in such a way.”
By the end of July, Sabatier said he wants a strong, concrete plan on what to do rather than shutting down and figuring out where to put people.
Metcalf pointed out that the county is currently seeking requests for proposals to run the former juvenile hall as a shelter. That RFP closes July 17. “That’s also happening behind the scenes.”
Supervisor Tina Scott agreed that a lot of work is being done and now there is a 30-day period to try to get assistance. She hopes someone will respond to the RFP and that the Hope Center will be up and running in a few months.
Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace offered his total support and said the effort is worthwhile.
“Hopefully it doesn't have to come to a screeching halt” at the end of July, Pace said of the sheltering effort, noting it would be a big support for the county’s whole COVID response.
Scott moved to approve the agreement, which Sabatier seconded and the board approved 5-0.
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 board unanimously approved the second amendment to the agreement between Lake County Behavioral Health, acting as the lead agency for the Lake County Continuum of Care, and Kelseyville United Methodist Church, acting as the fiscal agent for the Hope Harbor Warming Center Project.
The agreement extends the center’s operations from July 1 to 31, at a cost of $79,000. The staff report from Behavioral Health Services Director Todd Metcalf said that funding for the one-month extension will come from the existing Continuum of Care Homeless Housing and Prevention grant as allowed by the state for such COVID-19-related activities.
The board voted 4-1 to add the agreement as an extra item to the agenda for the special Tuesday afternoon meeting. Supervisor Rob Brown objected because he did not believe it met the criteria for a special item.
Metcalf asked for the matter to be taken up by the board as a special item because he said time was of the essence.
The warming shelter opened over the winter at New Hope Fellowship Church in Lakeport and then moved a short distance away to the former Record-Bee building at 2150 S. Main St. It converted into a COVID-19 shelter in March thanks to special funding from the state, as Lake County News has reported.
Kelseyville United Methodist Church has been Hope Harbor’s ongoing fiscal sponsor, but Metcalf said the church had pulled out of further shelter operations.
However, in a Thursday meeting the church agreed to continue for one more month, but Metcalf said the church indicated it would need funding before July 4 in order to keep going.
County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson checked with the county’s auditor-controller to find out how early funds could be released if the agreement was approved on Tuesday, which Metcalf said was July 9. Based on the discussion, the church is still willing to move forward despite funds coming available several days later.
“If this is approved we are working on an exit strategy. We are going to make sure that the folks that are in the shelter will receive resources and information, a warm handoff so to speak,” until Hope Center – a transitional housing project in Clearlake – opens around Sept. 1, Metcalf said.
At the same time, work is underway on a plan for transitional housing for the homeless at the county’s former juvenile hall facility, he said.
“There will legitimately be a hiccup in this,” said Metcalf, explaining that after July 31 there will still be a lag time period until another housing option is available.
He said with Project Roomkey, which is housing the homeless in motel and hotel rooms in Clearlake, they’ve had 10 or 11 participants, of which about three or four have secured permanent housing.
Taking the same approach with Hope Harbor, Metcalf said if the partners work hard enough, they may be able to come up with a more permanent housing solution for shelter clients.
City of Lakeport seeks county’s assistance
Brown said he was concerned that the city of Lakeport hadn’t been notified about the extra item being added to the agenda. “They’re impacted by this.”
Metcalf said the city was represented at the Thursday meeting that involved local officials and the church. “They should be fully aware of what’s going on right now.”
City Manager Margaret Silveira, who called in to the meeting, said the city has been working with Behavioral Health and the shelter.
She confirmed that the church had not intended to go forward with continuing the shelter. One reason was that they were not getting from Behavioral Health and Social Services the same type of around-the-clock program assistance for their 45 clients that has been offered through Project Roomkey.
In speaking to the church, Silveira asked if they would be interested in helping with the shelter’s transition if they got help, and they said yes.
She said there are people who have been at the shelter who are getting jobs and housing, and doing well. To just put them on the street immediately without having a transition would be a disservice to them as they work hard to stay clean and pursue new opportunities in their lives.
Silveira said the church’s members, who have big hearts, agreed to help for another 30 days. With the shelter building expected to be rented out as of Aug. 1, there will be a definite end to the use of that facility at that time.
The Lakeport Police Department has spent 80 percent of its time in recent months working with people at the shelter and dealing with those who were kicked out because of breaking the rules, Silveira said.
“That has been a huge burden for our police department,” with the city also bearing the financial cost, Silveira said.
Metcalf said he and his staff have put together a schedule that will have them at the COVID-19 shelter five days a week, eight hours a day, to help with the transition over the next month.
He said he hadn’t been made aware that the system they previously set up to work with the Lakeport shelter was broken, but his staff will be on scene to help with whatever is needed for the duration of the COVID-19 shelter project.
Supervisor Bruno Sabatier said that it will be important to look at outcomes and keep track of the data when it comes to the shelter’s clients. He said the county needs to not just feel good about it but make sure it’s getting the results it’s looking for, such as people finding jobs and housing, and decreases in drug addiction.
Sabatier said he appreciates people stepping up. “We are taking on something that we haven’t taken on in such a way.”
By the end of July, Sabatier said he wants a strong, concrete plan on what to do rather than shutting down and figuring out where to put people.
Metcalf pointed out that the county is currently seeking requests for proposals to run the former juvenile hall as a shelter. That RFP closes July 17. “That’s also happening behind the scenes.”
Supervisor Tina Scott agreed that a lot of work is being done and now there is a 30-day period to try to get assistance. She hopes someone will respond to the RFP and that the Hope Center will be up and running in a few months.
Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace offered his total support and said the effort is worthwhile.
“Hopefully it doesn't have to come to a screeching halt” at the end of July, Pace said of the sheltering effort, noting it would be a big support for the county’s whole COVID response.
Scott moved to approve the agreement, which Sabatier seconded and the board approved 5-0.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Superior Court reported that it is preparing to resume trials next week after a four-month suspension due to COVID-19.
Court officials said jury trials are tentatively scheduled to resume on July 8 at the Lakeport Courthouse.
The court suspended all jury trials on March 16, three days before state and county shelter in place orders went into effect.
Under emergency orders issued by the Judicial Council of California, the constitutional right to a speedy trial was extended by 90 days.
While the county and state shelter in place orders remain in effect, the county of Lake is moving through approved phases of reopening.
The Lake County Superior Court reopened its public counter in early June and has continued many kinds of hearings and appearances via video conference.
Now, it’s moving toward reestablishing one of its key functions, jury trials.
Court officials said jury summonses have been sent out to community members for next week’s jury selection.
“Trial by jury is foundational to our democracy and the cornerstone of our justice system,” said Presiding Judge Michael Lunas. “The court is always appreciative of jurors who fulfill their responsibility to serve on a jury, especially those who will be called on to do so during these uncertain times.”
During the past several months, the court has implemented additional physical distancing measures based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Department of Public Health.
The court also has been working closely with Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace to ensure all appropriate precautions have been taken.
The measures are designed to reduce the potential transmission of COVID-19 while also allowing the court to increase operations and expand access to justice.
The court said its plans to restore services balance the court’s constitutional responsibilities while supporting the goals of public health in mitigating the potential spread of COVID-19.
Precautions to keep jurors safe include the following:
– Enhanced cleaning measures have been implemented.
– All courtrooms have a supply of hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and cleaning spray, and gloves available.
– Touchless hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the court building.
– In accordance with the governor and the Public Health officer’s orders for mandatory face coverings when indoors, all jurors, attorneys, parties, court staff and judges will be required to wear face coverings.
– The reporting times will be staggered to reduce the number of people in jury assembly and the courtroom.
– The number of jurors sent to a courtroom at one time will be limited. Courtroom seating has been taped off seating to enforce social distancing.
– Plexiglass guards have been installed on the witness stands.
– Once seated on a jury, the jurors will deliberate in the courtroom instead of the jury deliberation room.
– An online hardship request process is available which will allow jurors to request a hardship without physically coming to the court building.
– Individuals considered at high-risk of COVID-19-related complications may reschedule their jury service online.
– Any individuals who appear to be ill will be sent home.
For more information about court operations and updates, visit the court’s website.
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.
Court officials said jury trials are tentatively scheduled to resume on July 8 at the Lakeport Courthouse.
The court suspended all jury trials on March 16, three days before state and county shelter in place orders went into effect.
Under emergency orders issued by the Judicial Council of California, the constitutional right to a speedy trial was extended by 90 days.
While the county and state shelter in place orders remain in effect, the county of Lake is moving through approved phases of reopening.
The Lake County Superior Court reopened its public counter in early June and has continued many kinds of hearings and appearances via video conference.
Now, it’s moving toward reestablishing one of its key functions, jury trials.
Court officials said jury summonses have been sent out to community members for next week’s jury selection.
“Trial by jury is foundational to our democracy and the cornerstone of our justice system,” said Presiding Judge Michael Lunas. “The court is always appreciative of jurors who fulfill their responsibility to serve on a jury, especially those who will be called on to do so during these uncertain times.”
During the past several months, the court has implemented additional physical distancing measures based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Department of Public Health.
The court also has been working closely with Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace to ensure all appropriate precautions have been taken.
The measures are designed to reduce the potential transmission of COVID-19 while also allowing the court to increase operations and expand access to justice.
The court said its plans to restore services balance the court’s constitutional responsibilities while supporting the goals of public health in mitigating the potential spread of COVID-19.
Precautions to keep jurors safe include the following:
– Enhanced cleaning measures have been implemented.
– All courtrooms have a supply of hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and cleaning spray, and gloves available.
– Touchless hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the court building.
– In accordance with the governor and the Public Health officer’s orders for mandatory face coverings when indoors, all jurors, attorneys, parties, court staff and judges will be required to wear face coverings.
– The reporting times will be staggered to reduce the number of people in jury assembly and the courtroom.
– The number of jurors sent to a courtroom at one time will be limited. Courtroom seating has been taped off seating to enforce social distancing.
– Plexiglass guards have been installed on the witness stands.
– Once seated on a jury, the jurors will deliberate in the courtroom instead of the jury deliberation room.
– An online hardship request process is available which will allow jurors to request a hardship without physically coming to the court building.
– Individuals considered at high-risk of COVID-19-related complications may reschedule their jury service online.
– Any individuals who appear to be ill will be sent home.
For more information about court operations and updates, visit the court’s website.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport is encouraging everyone to enjoy a safe Independence Day holiday weekend, with officials reporting on measures being taken to prepare for the upcoming event.
City officials reported that the Lakeport Fire Protection District and the Lakeport Police Department will have a dedicated illegal fireworks enforcement team working in the city to seize illegal fireworks and arrest or cite violators.
Fire danger is expected to be very high and so there will be zero tolerance for the use of any illegal fireworks.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Lakeport canceled its large professional fireworks display in order to protect the health and safety of residents. Normally this display would be viewed from city lakefront land including Library Park, the old Natural High School grounds and the adjacent Dutch Harbor.
Lakefront parkland will remain open for public use on Independence Day. However, city officials are asking that visitors practice social distancing and wear masks as directed by the county and state health orders.
“As we have learned over the past five days, COVID-19 cases are increasing in Lake County,” the city said in a Wednesday report.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all public areas including the parks in the city of Lakeport.
Safe and sane fireworks sales in Lakeport will start on Wednesday, July 1, and continue through Saturday, July 4.
Safe and sane fireworks can only be legally possessed and used within the incorporated boundaries of the city of Lakeport, except for all city parklands where they are and have always been illegal.
The city of Lakeport is unable to set up any safe and sane fireworks discharge area as it has in past years during the community celebration and professional fireworks display.
Please contact the Lakeport Police Department at 707-263-5491 with questions or concerns.
City officials reported that the Lakeport Fire Protection District and the Lakeport Police Department will have a dedicated illegal fireworks enforcement team working in the city to seize illegal fireworks and arrest or cite violators.
Fire danger is expected to be very high and so there will be zero tolerance for the use of any illegal fireworks.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Lakeport canceled its large professional fireworks display in order to protect the health and safety of residents. Normally this display would be viewed from city lakefront land including Library Park, the old Natural High School grounds and the adjacent Dutch Harbor.
Lakefront parkland will remain open for public use on Independence Day. However, city officials are asking that visitors practice social distancing and wear masks as directed by the county and state health orders.
“As we have learned over the past five days, COVID-19 cases are increasing in Lake County,” the city said in a Wednesday report.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all public areas including the parks in the city of Lakeport.
Safe and sane fireworks sales in Lakeport will start on Wednesday, July 1, and continue through Saturday, July 4.
Safe and sane fireworks can only be legally possessed and used within the incorporated boundaries of the city of Lakeport, except for all city parklands where they are and have always been illegal.
The city of Lakeport is unable to set up any safe and sane fireworks discharge area as it has in past years during the community celebration and professional fireworks display.
Please contact the Lakeport Police Department at 707-263-5491 with questions or concerns.
On Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 350, which protects California by giving the state the authority to hold Pacific Gas and Electric Co. accountable if the company fails to adhere to public safety policies, and to put safety, reliability and its customers at the center of its business model.
SB 350, by Sen. Jerry Hill, provides California with a failsafe if PG&E does not exit bankruptcy, or if the utility falls short of achieving the reforms in practices and operations that have been required by law.
SB 350 builds on the framework set up by AB 1054, which was signed in July 2019, as well as on requirements set in motion by the California Public Utilities Commission, the bankruptcy court and most importantly, by the governor’s push for fundamental changes to transform PG&E into a utility that is reliable and accountable to its customers and to all Californians.
“No more business as usual for PG&E,” said Gov. Newsom. “As we head into wildfire season amid a pandemic, Californians need to have confidence that their utility is focused on customer safety – preventing wildfire sparks and making critical safety upgrades. SB 350 marks a critical step in the transformation of PG&E into a utility that is accountable to those it serves – the people of California. I would like to recognize and thank the Legislature for taking action on this important legislation.”
“California must have a backstop in place to protect ratepayers and our state if PG&E does not meet the strict requirements for emerging from bankruptcy and for becoming a safe, reliable and sustainable energy provider,” said Sen. Hill, D-San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
“My thanks go to Governor Newsom and to Senators Bill Dodd and Mike McGuire and Assemblymember Chris Holden, the coauthors of SB 350, for sharing the vision of a transformed PG&E,” said Sen. Hill. “I also thank the governor and my colleagues in the Legislature for supporting measures to safeguard California and PG&E customers. SB 350 isn’t a bill we want, but it is a bill we need.”
SB 350 authorizes the creation of a new entity, Golden State Energy, as a nonprofit public benefit corporation, which would step in and take over if PG&E fails to emerge from bankruptcy or if the utility does not transform as required by Assembly Bill 1054, the legislation by Assemblymember Holden that Governor Newsom signed into law in 2019.
The governor signed SB 350 one day before PG&E is expected to conclude the bankruptcy case it filed in January 2019.
The state won key victories in the company’s reorganization plan as a result of its intervention. These included sweeping governance and operational reforms, including a newly constituted board of directors, and billions of additional benefits to ratepayers, victims and the people of California.
The state’s involvement also ensured that the company emerged from bankruptcy in a position to make massive upgrades necessary to deliver safe, reliable, clean electricity, and to swiftly compensate victims.
The California Public Utilities Commission approved PG&E’s bankruptcy plan on May 28 in a decision that placed enforceable requirements on PG&E to meet the mandates of AB 1054.
The Senate passed SB 350 with a 30-8 vote on Monday. Earlier this month, the Assembly voted 57-17 to pass the legislation.
The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2021.
SB 350, by Sen. Jerry Hill, provides California with a failsafe if PG&E does not exit bankruptcy, or if the utility falls short of achieving the reforms in practices and operations that have been required by law.
SB 350 builds on the framework set up by AB 1054, which was signed in July 2019, as well as on requirements set in motion by the California Public Utilities Commission, the bankruptcy court and most importantly, by the governor’s push for fundamental changes to transform PG&E into a utility that is reliable and accountable to its customers and to all Californians.
“No more business as usual for PG&E,” said Gov. Newsom. “As we head into wildfire season amid a pandemic, Californians need to have confidence that their utility is focused on customer safety – preventing wildfire sparks and making critical safety upgrades. SB 350 marks a critical step in the transformation of PG&E into a utility that is accountable to those it serves – the people of California. I would like to recognize and thank the Legislature for taking action on this important legislation.”
“California must have a backstop in place to protect ratepayers and our state if PG&E does not meet the strict requirements for emerging from bankruptcy and for becoming a safe, reliable and sustainable energy provider,” said Sen. Hill, D-San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
“My thanks go to Governor Newsom and to Senators Bill Dodd and Mike McGuire and Assemblymember Chris Holden, the coauthors of SB 350, for sharing the vision of a transformed PG&E,” said Sen. Hill. “I also thank the governor and my colleagues in the Legislature for supporting measures to safeguard California and PG&E customers. SB 350 isn’t a bill we want, but it is a bill we need.”
SB 350 authorizes the creation of a new entity, Golden State Energy, as a nonprofit public benefit corporation, which would step in and take over if PG&E fails to emerge from bankruptcy or if the utility does not transform as required by Assembly Bill 1054, the legislation by Assemblymember Holden that Governor Newsom signed into law in 2019.
The governor signed SB 350 one day before PG&E is expected to conclude the bankruptcy case it filed in January 2019.
The state won key victories in the company’s reorganization plan as a result of its intervention. These included sweeping governance and operational reforms, including a newly constituted board of directors, and billions of additional benefits to ratepayers, victims and the people of California.
The state’s involvement also ensured that the company emerged from bankruptcy in a position to make massive upgrades necessary to deliver safe, reliable, clean electricity, and to swiftly compensate victims.
The California Public Utilities Commission approved PG&E’s bankruptcy plan on May 28 in a decision that placed enforceable requirements on PG&E to meet the mandates of AB 1054.
The Senate passed SB 350 with a 30-8 vote on Monday. Earlier this month, the Assembly voted 57-17 to pass the legislation.
The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2021.
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – With hundreds of test results still pending, four additional COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Lake County on Tuesday.
Lake County Public Health said the four new cases bring the county’s total to 60.
Details about the four new cases were not released by Public Health.
Of Lake County’s 60 cases, Public Health said 20 are active and 40 are recovered.
Four people currently are hospitalized, an increase of one over Monday, according to the Public Health reporting.
Approximately 4,911 tests have been conducted, with Public Health reporting that the results from 789 tests are pending.
On Tuesday, the California Department of Public Health said that 4,167,139 tests had been conducted in the state and reported as of Monday, an increase of 105,447 tests over the prior 24-hour reporting period.
The state said those testing numbers include data from commercial, private and academic labs, including Quest, LabCorp, Kaiser, University of California and Stanford, and the 25 state and county health labs currently testing.
As of Tuesday evening, county Public Health departments statewide reported more than 230,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and approximately 6,083 deaths.
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Lake County Public Health said the four new cases bring the county’s total to 60.
Details about the four new cases were not released by Public Health.
Of Lake County’s 60 cases, Public Health said 20 are active and 40 are recovered.
Four people currently are hospitalized, an increase of one over Monday, according to the Public Health reporting.
Approximately 4,911 tests have been conducted, with Public Health reporting that the results from 789 tests are pending.
On Tuesday, the California Department of Public Health said that 4,167,139 tests had been conducted in the state and reported as of Monday, an increase of 105,447 tests over the prior 24-hour reporting period.
The state said those testing numbers include data from commercial, private and academic labs, including Quest, LabCorp, Kaiser, University of California and Stanford, and the 25 state and county health labs currently testing.
As of Tuesday evening, county Public Health departments statewide reported more than 230,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and approximately 6,083 deaths.
Email Elizabeth Larson at