LAKE COUNTY
Honoring Lake County Veterans Killed in Action
We Serve Veterans, Inc., to Facilitate 1-2pm Presentation
During 5/20 Board of Supervisors Meeting
LAKEPORT >> During Tuesday’s (May 20, 2025) Regular Meeting, beginning at 1pm, the Lake County Board of Supervisors will host a
Veterans Mission Presentation, facilitated by Rick Mayo, Vice President of We Serve Veterans, Inc.
During this item, the Board will be presented with a Veterans Appreciation plaque and an additional plaque listing 30 Lake County Veterans
Killed in Action since World War I. Many members of the public will be aware, the first was Joy Madeiros (killed in France in 1918), after
whom the Veterans Museum in Lakeport is named.
Representatives of organizations delivering services to Lake County’s veterans will then provide a brief overview of the supports they offer.
Following these elements, those who are able will be invited to process to the front steps of the Courthouse, where the Lake County
Military Funeral Honors Team will provide a Department of Defense-authorized Military Funeral Ceremony in honor of Lake County’s
Veterans Killed in Action, including rifle volleys (ceremonial gunshots, in rapid succession).
To close the ceremony, “Taps” will be played, utilizing a 360-watt stereo built into a 50-caliber ammunition box by Mayo.
Many thanks to Rick Mayo, Dave Waldschmitt (President, We Serve Veterans, Inc., and Chairman, Joy Madeiros Veterans Museum),
Stephen Boone (Featured Speaker) and Wally Hammond (Interim Commander, Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team) for their
considerable work and coordination, and to Dale Stoebe, Chief of Police, and the Lakeport City Council for making accommodations to
provide for this historic presentation.
We Serve Veterans, Inc. Veterans Mission Presentation – 1:00-2:00pm Board of Supervisors Chambers and Front Courthouse Steps,
255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, 95453
I. Opening Remarks by Moderator, Rick Mayo
II. Veterans Chaplain Prayer
III. Dignitary Welcome Address
IV. Veterans Mission Overview (Presentation of Plaques)
V. Introduction of Veterans Services Organizations
VI. Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team Ceremony in Honor of Lake County Veterans Killed
in Action
VII. Ceremony Concludes (“Taps”)
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY
California’s top prosecutors are urging legislators to fulfill the will of the people by funding the drug treatment that is a linchpin of Prop 36. So far, the state has not proposed any money in its annual budget for Prop 36 treatment.
Today, Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni testified in Sacramento that in order to succeed by treating those living with drug addiction, Prop 36 must have the proper funding.
“As you work to submit a balanced budget, I ask you to protect the most vulnerable Californians by fully funding the treatment programs that will make Proposition 36 a success,” DA Pacioni said at the Joint Hearing of the California Senate Public Safety and Budget Committees and Fiscal Review Subcommittee.
“Prop 36 passed with overwhelming support because voters understood what policy and data also confirm: treatment works, and rehabilitation is a better answer than incarceration for many nonviolent drug offenders. This is not only good policy—it reflects the will of the people. It’s a policy that saves lives, strengthens families, and enhances public safety,” DA Pacioni said.
Just six months ago, nearly 70 percent of California voters overwhelmingly passed Prop 36 — sending a clear message that they’re done with the political gamesmanship that has undermined public safety for years. Voters want results, not rhetoric.
“We are deeply disappointed at the lack of funding, but we are still hopeful that state legislators are listening to their constituents, as there is still time to do the right thing,” said Greg Totten, CEO of the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA). “Treatment and supervision through Drug courts saves money and changes lives. The people of California voted for this initiative, and they deserve to see it come to fruition.”
Many in the Legislature have already worked in good faith to uphold the will of the voters, and we’re committed to partnering with them to fully implement Prop 36 — including securing the funding needed to expand access to treatment and keep our communities safe.
“This is where the work begins,” said Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. “Drug treatment always has been, and will continue to be, a priority for me. A number of my colleagues have expressed their intention to fund Prop 36 and I take them at their word. I look forward to working with them in the coming months to present a budget to the Governor that preserves California’s best interests and reflects the desires of Californians.
A snippet of DA Pacioni’s remarks can be found on the CDAA‘s social media channels, including https://www.facebook.com/californiadistrictattorneysassociation.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY
California’s more than 4.2 million small businesses – the most of any state – embody the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the economy of the Golden State. Small businesses and entrepreneurs accelerate economic growth in California, building wealth, innovating to solve global problems,
California’s small businesses account for more than 99.9% of total businesses in the state and employ nearly half of the state’s private sector workforce. Our state leads the nation in business startups, and our businesses received more than 55% of the nation’s venture capital in 2024.
California conducts more research and development than any other state in the nation. Our state leads the nation in high-tech industries, agriculture, and manufacturing output in the U.S. We exceed the national rate of manufacturing output by 83% since the late 1990s. Our manufacturing firms have created new industries and supply the world with manufactured goods.
The state is committed to nurturing small businesses. AB 2019 codified the state’s procurement spending goal of 25% to small businesses, while the Small Business Technical Assistance Program helps businesses and entrepreneurs start, grow, and become more resilient. Through the state’s Accelerate California Inclusive Innovation Hubs, we’re improving access to resources in underserved communities.
California’s economy – the fourth largest in the world – is not confined to our borders. More than 60,000 small businesses in California export to countries around the world. To protect our small businesses, California is acting to stop unlawful tariffs that are hurting American businesses and families.
This month, we recognize the contributions of our small businesses, as well as the importance of our ongoing work to support their success.
NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim May 2025 as “Small Business Month.”
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LAKE COUNTY
Mediacom Awards $1,000 World Class Scholarships
to Lower Lake High School Seniors
Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Katie Martinez Ortiz and Fidel Alvarez Ramos, seniors at Lower Lake High School, as recipients of the company’s World Class Scholarship Program. The $1,000 scholarship recognizes the local students for excellence in leadership and academics.
“Mediacom understands the importance of investing in future leaders like Katie and Fidel,” said Mediacom’s Area Operations Director, Tim Brown. “I’m proud that our company annually commits financial support to talented local students with the Mediacom World Class Scholarship Program. We congratulate all Class of ’25 graduates and particularly celebrate Katie and Fidel for their outstanding achievements so far.”
“Our corporate philosophy goes beyond achieving business success. We are deeply committed to fostering the potential of young minds, recognizing that investments in student development help lay the foundation for a brighter and more promising future for all,” said Tapan Dandnaik, Mediacom’s SVP of Operations, Product Strategy, and Consumer Experience.
This year marks the 24th consecutive year Mediacom has funded World Class Scholarships for students who live in areas where the Company delivers high-speed broadband services. Each year, Mediacom selects 60 graduating seniors who each receive scholarships to support their post-secondary education. Upon receiving the scholarship, recipients must attend an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or technical school within the United States.
