LAKE COUNTY
Notice of central counting place for the official ballots cast in the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
The Lake County Registrar of Voters hereby gives notice pursuant to Section 12109 of the Elections Code, State of California, that the central counting place of the official ballots of all voting precincts for the Presidential Primary Election, will be in the Registrar of Voters office, 325 North Forbes St., Lakeport. The tallying of the official ballots will commence on Election Day, March 5, 2024, after the close of the polls at 8 p.m.
For Additional Information Phone (707) 263-2372 or Toll Free at (888) 235-6730
Contact: Maria Valadez, Registrar of Voters or Lourdes Pantaleon, Deputy Registrar of Voters
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SACRAMETO
Senate Leader McGuire, Senate Colleagues announce new bipartisan legislative package: Working together for a safer California
In an effort to address the fentanyl crisis and retail and community-based crime impacting communities throughout the Golden State, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and a bipartisan coalition of Senate members today announced a comprehensive legislative package aimed at making our state a Safer California.
The legislative package – called Working Together for a Safer California – is built upon months of research, input from stakeholders and experts, and feedback from Californians. The plan focuses on both the fentanyl crisis and retail and community-based crime, and includes increasing access to treatment, offering rehabilitative services for those already in the criminal justice system, preventing trafficking of dangerous new substances, and addressing and deterring retail theft and community-based crimes.
“Alone, these bills are strategic ways to tackle these dual crises of fentanyl and retail theft. But collectively, they are working together for a Safer California,” noted McGuire. He noted that the plan includes a series of targeted policies aimed at stemming the rising tide of retail theft that’s impacting our communities, while also enhancing and protecting the quality of life for Californians and businesses up and down our state. And it includes a slate of legislation built on months of research and extensive outreach with all sides of the fentanyl crisis – a deadly epidemic that we propose to address through evidence-based treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation efforts. I can’t thank this bold group of bipartisan Senators enough for their dedication to move this Plan forward, and look forward to our continued partnership with Speaker Rivas, the Assembly, and Gov. Newsom to deliver results for Californians and our communities.”
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, led to 6,473 deaths in 2022, according to the California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard. Research on the science of addiction and treatment of substance use disorders has led to research-based approaches that help people stop the cycle of addiction and lead productive lives, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports.
While shoplifting saw a decrease during the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial burglary saw a sharp and sudden increase. From 2019 to 2022, commercial burglary increased by 15.7 percent.
In 2020, commercial burglary became a more commonly reported retail crime than even shoplifting. That, coupled with the increasing reliance on online retail, has created a massive issue for businesses and law enforcement that has been difficult to manage. The bills in the Senate plan are aimed at stemming the rising tide of property-related crime in California.
The Safer California plan includes bills authored by Senators Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento), Dave Min (D-Irvine), Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa), Richard Roth (D-Riverside), Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Aisha Wahab (D-Hayward), and Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco).
A list of bills and more information is available online at: https://sd02.senate.ca.gov/news/senate-leader-mcguire-senate-colleagues-announce-new-bipartisan-legislative-package-working
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LOWER LAKE
Guided Nature Walk to be held at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
The next monthly Guided Nature Walk at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will be held on Saturday, March 9 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The March nature walk will be led by Roberta Lyons, a volunteer State Parks Docent and President of the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA). The route taken on the walk will depend on the condition of the trails. The hike should last between 1½ and 2 hours.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard – the walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sturdy shoes, a hat and water are also suggested.
There is no charge for the Guided Nature Walk and parking is free for those attending.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake. For more information about the guided walk, email info@andersonmarsh.org or call (707) 995-2658.
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