LAKE COUNTY
Low vision resources and tech support at the Lake County Library
The Lake County Library is fostering inclusivity by offering a myriad of free resources specially tailored to empower individuals with low vision. Informational meetings about the library’s free low vision resources will now take place on the fourth Thursday of every month from 1-2pm at the Lakeport branch.
At Low Vision Resources meetings, Library Technician, Amy Patton, will be explaining all the free resources available from the Lake County Library. Resources covered will include large type books, mp3 players, eAudiobooks, books on cd, and more. Amy can be contacted at Amy.Patton@lakecountyca.gov. In addition, Chloe Karl, Occupational Therapist, will present eyesight support exercises based on the Bates Method.
The public is also invited to attend Tech Tuesday every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at all four branches. Patrons can receive 30 minutes of free help. “Whether it’s a smartphone conundrum or a computer dilemma,” say Director Christopher Veach, “bring your device to any Lake County Library branch on a Tuesday after the library opens and before 4 pm, and library staff will guide you to tech-savviness in just half an hour.”
The Lake County Library website also offers other free digital resources. From free access to the New York Times to free classes on Skillshare, patrons need only visit the Lake County Library online to get started. Visit the Lake County Library at https:/library.lakecountyca.gov, on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary, Twitter @LakeCoLibrary, Instagram @lakecountylibrary, YouTube @lakecountycalibrary, and TikTok @ lakecountycalibrary. To contact the Lakeport library by phone, call 707-263-8817.
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CLEARLAKE
New officers fill vacant positions
We are fortunate the City of Clearlake Police Department has filled three vacant positions and is close to being fully staffed. Throughout California and the U.S., recruiting and retention has become extremely difficult, primarily due to less people interested in a law enforcement career and significantly higher salaries and signing bonuses than even a few years ago, which leads to people leave their current position to one with better benefits and pay.
The Clearlake Police Department works hard to have a positive working environment so we keep our officers here, serving you 24/7. Please say hello to them when you see them out in the community. They’re here to serve you and want to get to know you.
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CLEARLAKE
Adeline Leyba promoted to public works director
Adeline Leyba has lived in Lake County since 2007 and has worked for the City of Clearlake for 16 years. She was promoted to public works director after serving as a construction project manager for public works for many years.
Her prior role in the City’s finance department helps her with the many grants the City has received for its recent and upcoming roadway and civic amenities projects. She’s excited to be part of the development process for the Burns Valley Sports Complex as well as numerous paving and park projects in our City.
In her spare time, Adeline enjoys playing with her three dogs and exploring herbal remedies for medicine making.
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