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On Tuesday, California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday administered the California Service Corps Pledge to thousands of new members of #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps, California Climate Action Corps and AmeriCorps California launching the largest service force in the nation.
“These paid service programs are about restoring the social contract between government and its citizens,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom. “This public investment builds upon California Volunteers’ army of service members, which is larger than the Peace Corps, and exemplifies the spirit and idealism I see in young people across California.”
Over the coming year, California Service Corps programs will be over 10,000 strong and members will help communities by taking climate action, tutoring and mentoring students to help them succeed, supporting communities impacted by disasters, working to end hunger and connecting vulnerable people to vital resources and services.
"This year in California, service members have stepped up to bridge divides and help their communities by serving with a program in the California Service Corps,” said California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday. “These members are the state’s future leaders and we need their energy and enthusiasm to address our greatest challenges.”
The event highlighted California Volunteers, Office of the Governor’s commitment and momentum to scale up its programs which are made possible by the leadership and budget investments of Governor Newsom and the State Legislature.
California Service Corps members gain skills and experience while making new friends and gaining satisfaction from making a positive difference. Members receive living stipends and many can receive up to $10,000 after completing their service to be used for college, trade school or to pay back student loans.
Those interested in finding a paid service opportunity are encouraged to attend an upcoming recruitment webinar on October 26, 2023, at 1 p.m., to learn more about the benefits and impact of service.
California Volunteers is currently accepting applications for California Climate Action Corps, #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps and AmeriCorps California.
Sign up to find local volunteer opportunities: CaliforniansForAll.ca.gov.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The south county’s two-term supervisor said Tuesday that he does not intend to run for reelection in 2024.
Supervisor Moke Simon made the announcement at the end of the board’s Tuesday morning session, when board members were giving their calendar updates for the week.
After reporting on his plans and upcoming meetings, Simon paused and then said, “I don’t know if this is the place to do it but I’m just going to do it today.”
He said he had spoken with fellow board members and County Administrative Officer Susan Parker.
“I’m going to make an announcement that I am not going to be seeking a third term for the District 1 supervisor,” said Simon.
“It's the fourth quarter of my life and I’ve got some things I want to get done,” he said.
Simon noted that he’s been getting “peppered” with questions about his plans all over, and would be making phone calls and emails to follow up with those who had contacted him.
A Middletown native, Simon, 51, was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2017, succeeding Jim Comstock.
Since 2012, he has served as tribal chair of Middletown Rancheria and since 2019 has served on the State Board of Fire Services.
He was a Middletown High School and college football standout, attending Butte College — where he was inducted into the school’s athletic hall of fame in 2018 — and Texas A&M University.
After college, he played professional football for teams including the National Football League’s Indianapolis Colts. Today he continues to coach high school football at Middletown High.
When the Registrar of Voters Office provided Lake County News with an updated list of campaign filings this week, Simon had not submitted either a candidate intention statement or petition-in-lieu papers.
However, the nomination period when candidates have to file a declaration of candidacy form, nomination papers and pay the filing fee in order for their name to be on the March 2024 presidential primary ballot is still weeks away. That filing period runs from Nov. 13 through Dec. 8.
So far, Bren Boyd and Bryan Pritchard have both filed candidate intention statements and petition-in-lieu papers for the District 1 seat.
With Simon now bowing out and the District 1 seat open, it’s likely that more candidates will join the race.
A large field is already forming for the District 4 seat in 2024, after appointed incumbent Michael Green said he will not run for election. So far, Brad Rasmussen, Laura McAndrews Sammel, Scott Barnett and Chris Read have filed paperwork signaling their intentions to run to represent the Lakeport area.
Board Chair Jessica Pyska, representing District 5, has indicated she will seek a second term. Others joining the field to challenge her so far include Daniel “Boone” Bridges and Dennis Holtzinger III.
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The Lake County Registrar of Voters Office gave Lake County News an update on the latest filings.
Lake County offices on the ballot in 2024 are Superior Court judge seats for departments 1, 3 and 4; supervisorial seats for districts 1, 4 and 5; and sheriff-coroner.
Earlier this year, several candidates filed the candidate intention statement, or Form 501. That’s required for any candidate unless they raise or spend less than $2,000 in a calendar year.
Form 501 filers to date are:
• County Supervisor, District 1: Bren Boyd and Bryan Pritchard, challengers.
• County Supervisor, District 4 (open seat): Brad Rasmussen, Laura McAndrews Sammel, Scott Barnett and Chris Read.
• County Supervisor, District 5: Jessica Pyska, incumbent; Dennis Holtzinger III; and Daniel “Boone” Bridges.
• Sheriff-Coroner (open seat): Luke Bingham.
The process to file for candidacy starts with in-lieu-of-filing petitions, available between Sept. 14 until Nov. 8.
To date, the Registrar of Voters Office said the following candidates have pulled petition-in-lieu papers:
• Superior Court Judge, Department 1: Michael Lunas, incumbent.
• Superior Court Judge, Department 3: Andrew Blum, incumbent.
• Superior Court Judge, Department 4: Shanda Harry, incumbent; Anna Gregorian, challenger.
• County Supervisor, District 1: Bren Boyd and Bryan Pritchard, challengers.
• County Supervisor, District 4 (open seat): Brad Rasmussen, Laura McAndrews Sammel and Scott Barnett.
• County Supervisor, District 5: Jessica Pyska, incumbent, and Dennis Holtzinger, challenger.
• Sheriff-Coroner (open seat): Luke Bingham.
Next up is the nomination period, which runs from Nov. 13 through Dec. 8.
During that period, all candidates for elective office must file a declaration of candidacy form, nomination papers and pay filing fee in order for their name to be printed on the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election ballot.
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article reported that the Form 501 limit was $1,000. The Registrar’s Office said the amount is now $2,000.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Police Department is making the public aware of available tools and resources related to trespassing on private property and other non-emergency concerns.
For business and property owners struggling with trespassing issues, the police department recommends visiting its new Trespass Enforcement Authorization information page or visit the Lakeport Police website and choose Trespass Enforcement Authorization from the left menu.
The landing page includes an expressed waiver, description of ineligible properties, the process for submitting the letter and a link to the letter in Word format for downloading, editing and printing.
This letter allows the police department to enforce no-trespassing on private property in the city of Lakeport by taking enforcement action when voluntary compliance and warnings do not appropriately address the issue.
Have you had a concern or issue you wanted to address to the Lakeport Police Department or information you wanted to share, but do not need an immediate response from an officer? You can go to: https://lakeport.crimegraphics.com/2013/default.aspx.
You can also visit the Lakeport Police website and choose Community Portal – Crime Activity/Crime Analysis & More from the left menu; select Directed Patrol Request.
Complete this form with contact information and concern, issue or question. Then submit the form online and a member of the department will respond.
The Lakeport Police Department said it remains committed to providing high-quality law enforcement service to our community.
“We hope these resources benefit those who live, work, operate a business or visit our city,” The agency said in its report.
For more information, contact Chief of Police Brad Rasmussen at 707-263-5491.