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Clearlake City Council to discuss Blue Zones certification, honor public safety dispatchers
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Clearlake City Council this week will get an update on the city’s Blue Zones certification and honor Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.The council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in the council chambers at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive.
The agenda can be found here.
The meeting will be broadcast live on the city's YouTube channel or the Lake County PEGTV YouTube Channel.
Community members also can participate via Zoom. The webinar ID is 857 4597 6775, the pass code is 216083. One tap mobile is available at +16694449171,,82771053751#, or join by phone at 669-444-9171 or 646-931-3860.
On Thursday, the council will receive a presentation on the city’s Blue Zone Certification.
The Lake County Blue Zones Project “encourages changes in our community that lead to healthier options. When our entire community participates — from our worksites and schools to our restaurants and grocery stores — the small changes contribute to huge benefits for all of us: lowered healthcare costs, improved productivity, and ultimately, a higher quality of life,” according to a statement on its website.
The Blue Zones website said “the City of Clearlake is committed to encouraging well-being by supporting environments that make healthy choices accessible and sustainable. Their dedication to building a stronger, healthier community aligns with the core principles of the Blue Zones Project.
The council also will meet one of April’s adoptable dogs, present a proclamation declaring April 13 to 19 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and hear a presentation by Administrative Services Director/City Clerk Swanson and Charlotte White, the city’s new recreation and events coordinator.
On the meeting's consent agenda — items that are considered routine in nature and usually adopted on a single vote — are warrants; council minutes; minutes of the March 12 Lake County Vector Control District Board meeting; continuation of a local emergency for the winter storms; continuation of a local emergency for the Boyles fire; the second reading of an ordinance authorizing bingo games for charitable purposes only; a road closure for egg hunt events to be held at the Youth Center on April 18 and 19; and amendment No. 1 with Price Consulting Services regarding completion of an environmental impact report for the airport redevelopment property.
The council also will hold a closed session to discuss several items, including litigation with the Koi Nation of Northern California, Highlands Mutual Water Co., Miguel Mosqueda and Joseph Barrios; a case of anticipated litigation; and negotiations for a property at 14775 Burns Valley Road.
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Woodland College Lake County Campus to host Earth Day celebration April 24
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The community is invited to join the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College for its annual Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The free event will feature local craft and food vendors, food and beverages, music, and family and earth-friendly activities.
Dean Kori Ebenhack said there will be information about the college’ programs and how to get started on your college education.
Join the college for an afternoon of fun and community learning.
For more information contact Mary Wilson at 707-995-7913 or
The campus is located at 15880 Dam Road Extension, Clearlake.
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California State Parks welcomes 32 new peace officers at graduation ceremony
California State Parks celebrated the graduation of 32 cadets on Friday, April 11.
These dedicated individuals completed eight months of rigorous training and are ready to “Live the Parks Life” as State Park peace officers, joining the nation's largest state park system.
From the program's start on Sept. 3, 2024, the cadets have shown unwavering commitment to protecting California’s natural and cultural treasures. Their journey exemplifies this year’s motto: “Water and Land, Together We Stand,” reflecting their dedication to safeguarding the state’s diverse landscapes and waterways for future generations.
“California congratulates the 32 new state park rangers and lifeguards who will now serve in 13 parks across the state. I thank these dedicated individuals for their valuable public service — ensuring our parks remain enjoyable and safe destinations for all Californians,” said California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The graduation ceremony marked the culmination of a 32-week Basic Visitor Service Training Academy.
The graduates officially received their badges in front of their family, friends and department staff, watching in person and virtually. With this milestone, they now embark on careers dedicated to serving, protecting and educating visitors across California’s 280 state parks.
“We welcome 32 new guardians of California’s most cherished places,” said State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “These men and women have not only trained hard, but they have chosen a life of service, of standing in the gap between preservation and destruction, between safety and danger. They will be the steady hands guiding lost hikers home, the first responders in times of crisis, and the storytellers who connect us to our past. Their duty is not just a job, but a promise to protect the lands and waters that define who we are as Californians.”
This year’s graduating Basic Visitor Service Training Academy 50 class includes 27 rangers and five lifeguards, selected from a competitive pool of approximately 830 applicants.
Their assignments span the state, from the North Coast Redwoods to the Central Valley, Santa Cruz, Orange Coast and Inland Empire districts.
The cadets’ training was extensive, ensuring they are prepared for the challenges ahead. Key areas of instruction included:
• Strategic communication and de-escalation techniques.
• Physical arrests and defensive tactics.
• Search and rescue operations.
• Investigation techniques.
• Visitor services, public education and interpretation.
• Park resource protection and management.
• Firearms training and first aid.
The program’s rigorous curriculum also prepared the cadets for the next stage of their journey: a 13-week Field Training Officer Program, where they will gain hands-on, on-the-job training.
Start your own journey
Want to “Live the Parks Life”? Explore a rewarding career with California State Parks. Visit LiveTheParksLife.com for more information on the academy, including requirements, frequently asked questions and the recruitment timeline. Click on the “CA State Park Peace Officer Cadet Academy Exams (Ranger/Lifeguard)” link to start your journey.
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Thompson announces 2025 Lake County Climate Crisis Champion
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, or CLERC, was chosen as the 2025 Lake County Climate Crisis Champion.
Each year, Rep. Thompson recognizes community members across California’s Fourth Congressional District to honor for their outstanding efforts to address our ongoing climate crisis.
“The Clear Lake Environmental Research Center has been at the forefront of Lake County community’s fire prevention and fight against climate change,” said Thompson. “CLERC has made significant contributions to the Lake County community through their commitment to advancing environmental resilience, wildfire prevention and climate action. The center has established a team of over a dozen professionals with expertise in biology, fire science, water resource management, and more who are essential in the center’s mission. This organization is an excellent example of a local science-based group working for the betterment of their community and our environment. I am honored to recognize them as a Climate Crisis Champion.”
Rep. Thompson was honored to award this year’s Climate Crisis Champions across each of our five counties in the 4th District: Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo.
Champions are selected for their significant efforts to combat our continuing climate crisis and protect our environment at home in our communities.
Through their advocacy, Climate Crisis Champions are helping to build a more sustainable future for all.
This year’s venue, Crocker & Starr, is an industry leader in environmental awareness and winery sustainability. Being a Napa Certified Green Winery is at the core of Crocker & Starr as they have always strived to be good stewards of the land.
A complete list of 2025 Climate Crisis Champions include:
• Clear Lake Environmental Research Center – 2025 Lake County Climate Crisis Champion.
• Gustavo Aviña – 2025 Napa County Climate Crisis Champion.
• Justina Salinas – 2025 Solano County Climate Crisis Champion.
• Robert Ashe – 2025 Sonoma County Climate Crisis Champion.
• Yocha Dehe Chairman Anthony Roberts – 2025 Yolo County Climate Crisis Champion.
Thompson is proud to represent California’s Fourth Congressional District, which includes all or part of Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties.
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