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Turner appointed to serve on National League of Cities’ Community and Economic Development Committee
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This committee has the lead responsibility for developing for the National League of Cities, or NLC, its federal policy positions on issues involving housing, community and economic development, land use, recreation and parks, historic preservation and international competitiveness.
The appointment was announced by NLC President Joe Buscaino, councilmember for the city of Los Angeles.
“I am honored and excited for the opportunity to bring Lakeport’s rural city voice to this national table, and to glean new ideas from cities around the country,” Turner said.
As a committee member, Turner will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress, with the administration and at home.
“NLC’s federal advocacy committees ensure policymakers in Washington understand the most pressing issues facing local communities,” said Buscaino. “I am proud to have Mireya Turner join NLC's Community and Economic Development committee on behalf of her residents. Together, with a team of local officials from across the country, we will strengthen the federal-local partnership, and ultimately create stronger cities, towns and villages.”
The leadership of this year’s committee will consist of Chair Kevin Thompson, councilmember for Mesa, Arizona; Vice Chair Kristopher Dahir, councilman for Sparks, Nevada; and Vice Chair
Emmett Jordan, mayor, Greenbelt, Maryland.
For more information on NLC’s federal advocacy committees, visit www.nlc.org/advocacy/committees.
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These are part of the governor’s crime tip reward program under Penal Code § 1547.
The law allows the governor to offer a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of perpetrators for certain unsolved crimes, and up to $100,000 for certain crimes against first responders or for arson upon a place of worship.
Additionally, the governor may issue the reward only upon a recommendation from law enforcement officials.
The governor’s reward program continues to offer $50,000 for information leading to a conviction in the October 2002 murder of Barbara LaForge in downtown Lakeport.
Regarding the two new rewards announced on Monday, the first is for the case of Anthony Barajas from Sacramento.
On the morning of June 28, 2015, Barajas, 20, was in his car in the parking lot of Home Depot on Meadowview Road following a short trip to the store with his younger brother when he was shot in the chest by a passing car. He was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead.
Investigators obtained what they believe to be possible surveillance footage of the unidentified suspect vehicle but have exhausted all existing leads.
Barajas had no prior criminal history and no motive for his shooting has been identified. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.
If anyone has any information on this case, they are asked to call the Sacramento Police Department, Office of Investigations at 916-808-0650.
Additionally, a $50,000 reward is being offered for information in the murder of Sarah Roberts.
On New Year’s Eve 2011, Roberts, 26, was shot as she walked away from a party in Central Fresno.
The mother of two young children was shot while she was on the phone and waiting outside near a party she was attending.
Roberts was found unconscious by her brother and taken to the hospital where she died from her injuries.
Investigators do not believe Roberts was an intended victim and think she may have been caught in the exchange of rival gang gunfire.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Lt. Mark Hudson at the Fresno Police Department at 559-259-2909.
For more information on the Governor’s Reward Program, click here.
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In November, Lake County’s jobless rate was 4.5 percent, tying for the fourth-lowest rate recorded over the past 29 years. The county’s November 2018 unemployment rate was 4.9 percent.
Lake County had its lowest rate in the past three decades – 3.7 percent – in September, as Lake County News has reported.
November’s rate ties with August, also at 4.5 percent. In October, the county recorded a 4.1-percent rate and 4.2 percent in May.
Lake County’s November jobless rate ranks it No. 36 of California’s 58 counties.
Neighboring county jobless rates for November are: Colusa, 10.5 percent; Glenn, 4.7 percent; Mendocino, 3.4 percent; Napa, 2.6 percent; Sonoma, 2.4 percent; and Yolo, 3.6 percent, the report said.
For California as a whole, the report said unemployment remained at a record low of 3.9 percent in November, after registering the same rate in October. State unemployment was 4.1 percent in November 2018.
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics said the November nationwide unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, down from 3.6 percent in October and 3.7 percent in November 2018.
Across California, the Employment Development Department said employers added 28,400 nonfarm payroll jobs in November, contributing to a record job expansion in California of 117 months, surpassing the long expansion of the 1960s.
California has gained 3,414,700 jobs since the expansion began in February 2010, accounting for more than 15 percent of the nation’s 22,537,000 job gain over the same timeframe, the Employment Development Department said.
Total nonfarm jobs in California’s 11 major industries totaled 17,604,300 in November. The state said total nonfarm jobs increased by 321,800 jobs, a 1.9-percent increase, from November 2018 to November 2019 compared to the U.S. annual gain of 2,204,000 jobs, a 1.5-percent increase.
A monthly federal survey of 5,100 California households which focuses on workers in the economy estimated that the number of Californians holding jobs in November was 18,730,500, an increase of 53,700 from October and up 22,700 from the employment total in November of last year.
The number of unemployed Californians was 761,700 in November, a decrease of 3,700 over the month and down by 39,800 compared with November of last year, based on the survey.
In November, there were 293,595 people receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits during the survey week in November compared to 260,709 in October and 261,022 people in November 2018.
Concurrently, 49,436 people filed new claims in November which was a month-over increase of 10,035 people, the Employment Development Department reported.
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The CHP is reminding everyone to buckle up, avoid distractions while behind the wheel, and have a plan in place if you intend to consume alcohol or other intoxicating substances.
The agency will start off the year with a New Year’s Day Maximum Enforcement Period, or MEP, during which it will be deploying all available personnel from 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
The CHP said it will focus on impaired drivers, but officers will also watch for distracted driving, speeding and seat belt violations.
“As always, our officers will be at the service of motorists in need of assistance,” the agency reported.
The CHP reported that during its 30-hour-long Christmas Day Maximum Enforcement Period, 10 people were killed in collisions in California and more than half of the victims killed were not wearing a seat belt.
Additionally, CHP officers made 271 arrests for driving under the influence during the Christmas MEP.
To help keep the roadways safe during the New Year’s holiday, the CHP is joining forces with five other Western states with the slogan, “No safe place for impaired drivers,” to crack down on drunk and drugged driving for the coming holiday weekend.
In partnership with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the state patrols of Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington will work as a Western States Traffic Safety Coalition to place special emphasis on the enforcement of drug-impaired driving.
The states will jointly stress that driving under the influence means drugs as well as alcohol in their educational efforts.
According to data from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, during the 2018 New Year’s MEP, which was 102 hours in length, at least 25 people were killed and 270 others were injured in collisions involving impaired drivers on California roadways.
In addition, CHP officers made 1,140 arrests for impaired driving during the same period.
“Please make smart choices this holiday season. Driving while impaired can have tragic results,” CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley said. “Whether impaired by alcohol or drugs, the result can lead to arrest, injury, or death. Either way, the impact will be life-altering.”
The CHP said there is no reason to place yourself behind the wheel while impaired. Have a plan. Public transportation, taxis, ride-sharing, or a designated sober friend or family member are the safe options.
The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of safety, service and security.