MENDOCINO/LAKE COUNTIES
MLCCD seeks public input for trustee area redistricting
Mendocino-Lake Community College District (MLCCD) is currently conducting its decennial redistricting of the seven trustee area boundaries in accordance with the demographic results from the 2020 U.S. Census. The District invites input and support for the adjustments of these trustee area boundaries from community members.
Public input can be shared at the following scheduled meetings:
- Oct. 25, 2021: North County Center, Willits, Room 8000: 5 to 7pm
- Oct. 28, 2021: Lake County Center, Lakeport, Room 7050: 5 to 7pm
- Nov. 2, 2021: Mendocino College, Ukiah, Room 1060: 5 to 7pm
- Nov. 3, 2021: Coast Center, Fort Bragg, The Commons: 5 to 7pm
For more information about the background of California Community College redistricting, criteria, key dates, and meeting information, please visit: https://www.mendocino.edu/redistricting.
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SACRAMENTO
RCRC partners with the California Fire Foundation to provide $50,000 in wildfire relief funding in rural county communities
Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) and its affiliated entity, Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), have partnered with the California Fire Foundation (CFF) to provide $50,000 in wildfire relief funding to rural county communities impacted by catastrophic wildfires. CFF will disburse the funds directly to fire victims in rural counties for the purchase of necessities through their Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) program following qualifying fire events.
CFF’s SAVE program brings immediate, short-term relief to those impacted through the distribution of gift cards directly to victims of fire or other natural disaster by frontline firefighters. These gift cards aid individuals in purchasing basic necessities such as food, temporary housing, or clothing. With this contribution, CFF will distribute 200 gift cards to eligible residents in RCRC and GSFA rural member counties for the purchase of necessities during and immediately after qualifying wildfire events.
“This fire season is impacting large numbers of people in rural areas across the state,” said Rick Martinez, Executive Director of the California Fire Foundation. “Partnering with such great Community-Based Organizations on the ground such as RCRC, allows us to identify communities affected quickly, resulting in getting more aid out to those in desperate need.”
CFF is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides emotional and financial assistance to victims of fire, firefighters, and the families of fallen firefighters. Additional information regarding the SAVE program is available at www.cafirefoundation.org.
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SACRAMENTO
Public hearing on California’s recall system to be held via Zoom.
On Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 the Little Hoover Commission will conduct a public hearing on California’s recall system via Zoom.
Members of the public are encouraged to listen to the hearing by joining online or by phone. Click the URL to join online: https://bit.ly/3G14r79. To join via phone, call toll free from the U.S. by dialing (888) 788-0099. The webinar ID is 979-7797-7060. The password is 575258. The hearing will also be livestreamed on the Commission’s Facebook page.
During the hearing, members of the public may indicate to staff that they wish to make public comment by using the “raise” hand feature in Zoom or sending an email to littlehoover@lhc.ca.gov with your question and the phone number from which you have joined the hearing. Public comments will be heard at the end of the hearing and will be limited to three minutes per speaker and to a total of 30 minutes.
If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Little Hoover Commission at (916) 445-2125 or littlehoover@lhc.ca.gov by Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.
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—Compiled by Ariel Carmona Jr.
