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The agency said its law enforcement officers arrested 41-year-old Donald Shawn Anderson at noon on Friday.
Anderson was taken into custody in Clearlake and booked into the Lake County Jail on four felony charges of arson in relation to two fires, Cal Fire said.
Specifically, Cal Fire said Anderson was arrested on two felony counts of arson of a structure or forest land and two counts of arson during a state of emergency in relation to fires set on Sept. 22 off Seigler Canyon Road west of Lower Lake, and on Oct. 2 off New Long Valley Road in Clearlake Oaks.
The fire in Seigler Canyon burned 0.98 acres and the one off New Long Valley Road burned 0.01 acres, Cal Fire reported.
Authorities said Anderson has been previously arrested on arson charges by Cal Fire.
In January 2004, he received a 212-month sentence after being convicted of arson charges, Cal Fire said.
On Monday, Anderson remained in custody, with bail set at $50,000.
Cal Fire urgest community members to stay alert and report suspicious behavior to help keep the community safe.
To report emergencies like fires or suspicious activity, call Cal Fire’s secure arson hotline at 1-800-468-4408.
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Cal Fire said the fire remained at 417 acres by Sunday night, with containment up to 43%.
The fire began on Friday morning in the area of Highway 20 and Glenhaven Drive near Clearlake Oaks.
Cal Fire said ongoing damage assessment has revealed two residential structures have been destroyed and one additional single-family residence was damaged.
Assigned resources include 285 personnel, 24 engines, nine water tenders, two dozers and 10 hand crews, Cal Fire reported.
All evacuation orders have been downgraded at this point. Evacuation warnings remain in place for the following zones: GLE-E072, GLE-E094-A, GLE-E094-B, CLO-E073, CLO-E082, CLO-E098, CLO-E099, CLO-E102 and CLO-E106.
Information on evacuation zones can be found here.
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The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 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 865 3354 4962, pass code 726865. The meeting also can be accessed via one tap mobile at +16694449171,,86533544962#,,,,*726865#. The meeting can also be accessed via phone at 669 900 6833.
In an untimed item, the board will consider a presentation from the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office regarding a preliminary proposal for a tax defaulted sale.
Treasurer-Tax Collector Patrick Sullivan said the list consists of 3,323 parcels. “Should your Board approve this preliminary proposal, the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office will continue preparation of this sale and return with a resolution to finalize the offering,” Sullivan wrote.
In another untimed item, the board will consider responses to the 2023-24 Lake County Grand Jury report.
Also on Tuesday, the board will present several proclamations, including to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day, Code Enforcement Appreciation Week, Ageism Awareness Day, Head Start Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Adopt proclamation declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Lake County.
5.2: Adopt proclamation designating the month of October 2024 as Head Start Awareness Month in Lake County.
5.3: Adopt proclamation designating October 9, 2024, as Ageism Awareness Day in Lake County.
5.4: Adopt proclamation designating the month of October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Lake County.
5.5: Adopt proclamation designating the week of Oct. 6 to 12, 2024, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in Lake County.
5.6: Adopt resolution approving Agreement No. 24-0132-016-SF with the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture for insect trapping for FY 2024-25 for $36,547.
5.7: Approve long-distance travel for Health Services Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Dean Eichelmann to attend the National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference in Orlando, Florida, from Dec. 9 to 13, 2024.
5.8: Approve long-distance travel for Deputy Public Health Director Kim Tangermann to perform an on-site final inspection of the Public Health Mobile Medical Unit in Wakarusa, Indiana, from October 14-16, 2024.
5.9: Approve long-distance travel for Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans to attend the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Conference in Washington, D.C., in November 2024.
5.10: Approve Amendment One to the agreement with GSM Landscape Architects Inc. for professional design services for the Hammond Park Improvements Project, an increase of $35,641 and a revised total amount not to exceed $210,341, and authorize the chair to sign the agreement.
5.11: Approve the plans and specifications for the Hill Road Correctional Facility Perimeter Fencing Project, and authorize the public services director to advertise for bids.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:03 a.m.: Pet of the Week.
6.3, 9:04 a.m.: New and noteworthy at the library.
6.4, 9:05 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Lake County.
6.5, 9:06 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the week of Oct. 6 to 12, 2024, as Code Enforcement Appreciation Week in Lake County.
6.6, 9:07 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating Oct. 9, 2024, as Ageism Awareness Day in Lake County.
6.7, 9:08 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of October 2024 as Head Start Awareness Month in Lake County.
6.8, 9:09 a.m.: Presentation of proclamation designating the month of October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Lake County.
6.9, 9:30 a.m.: Public hearing, discussion and consideration of the community and economic development allocations of the California Community Development Block Program.
6.10, 10:15 a.m.: Public hearing, receive public comments regarding the application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development FY24 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant.
6.11, 1 p.m.: Consideration of proposed findings of fact and decision in the appeal of Michael Wegner (AB 23-04).
6.12, 1:05 p.m.: Consideration of proposed findings of fact and decision in the appeal of Roberto Estrada (AB 23-02).
6.13, 1:10 p.m. – Consideration of proposed findings of fact and decision in the appeals of Legendary Farms LLC, United Investment Ventures LLC, Melissa Smith, and Justin Smith.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of response to the 2023-24 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Final Report.
7.3: Consideration of agreement between county of Lake and Hilltop Recovery Services for ASAM Levels 1.0, 2.1, 3.2, and 3.5 services in the amount of $697,500 for FY 2024-25.
7.4: Consideration of appointments to various Local Area Plan Advisory Committees, or LAPACs.
7.5: Appoint Plans Examiner II Jack Smalley to serve as interim chief building official at Advance Step 2, effective Oct. 11, 2024.
7.6: Consideration of patch payment on a public guardian conservatee “BB” from general funds in an amount not to exceed $30,000 at $5,000 per month.
7.7: Consideration of proposed Chapter 7 tax-defaulted land sale.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1, 11 a.m.: Public employee evaluation: Public Health director.
8.2, 2 p.m.: Public employee evaluation: Public Health officer.
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At 4 p.m. Thursday, FAYCCD and its supporters will meet in the Yuba College cafeteria (Building 300) before attending the board of trustees meeting at 5 p.m. in the 300 Building Conference Room.
“After nearly three years of negotiations and wasteful litigation by the District, FAYCCD members demand a new contract that addresses key issues such as seniority rights and a salary enhancement during this time of historic inflation,” the union said in its announcement about the event.
FAYCCD faculty are reported to be among the lowest-paid community college educators in the state, while their healthcare costs have nearly doubled in just the last few years.
“FAYCCD faculty class sizes have increased in the name of ‘efficiency.’ All the while, the district has wasted an egregious amount of money on failed litigation to strip FAYCCD faculty of long-held rights and delay contract negotiations,” the union said.
The union said the faculty are united in their call for a contract that recognizes their invaluable contributions to student success and the overall quality of education in the district.
“Our educators deserve to be treated with respect and fairness. We’ve given our time, energy, and dedication to our students, and it’s time for the district to prioritize its faculty,” said Dr. Travis Smith, president of FAYCCD. “We’re fighting for a contract that reflects our commitment to high-quality education, equity, and the well-being of our faculty.”
The protest is open to the public, and FAYCCD encourages students, community members and allies to join in solidarity.
“We are not only fighting for ourselves, but for the students and the future of high-quality education in this district,” said Professor Kevin Ferns, FAYCCD lead negotiator.