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SACRAMENTO – State Controller John Chiang has released his monthly report covering California's cash balance, receipts and disbursements in January 2014.
Revenues for the month totaled $12.2 billion, surpassing estimates in the 2014-15 Governor's Budget by $387.7 million, or 3.3 percent.
“Strong revenues for the month of January confirm California is continuing its slow climb out of the wreckage of the Great Recession,” said Chiang. “Better-than-expected income tax receipts – particularly those straight from paychecks – could indicate Californians are working and earning more.
“While year-to-date revenues are $427.5 million ahead of estimates adjusted upward only a month ago, the stock market's volatility reminds us that continued revenue outperformance should not be taken for granted. Spending discipline and paying down debt must continue to be our focus,” Chiang said.
Income tax receipts – boosted by increases in jobs, total earnings, and capital gains – exceeded the governor's expectations by $251.5 million, or 2.4 percent. Corporate tax receipts came in $186.3 million, or 266.2 percent, ahead of estimates.
Sales and use taxes were $120.1 million, or 9 percent, below expectations.
The state ended the month with a general fund cash deficit of $12.6 billion, which was covered with both internal and external borrowing.
That figure was down from last year, when the state faced a cash deficit of $15.7 billion at the end of January 2013.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Two job fairs are coming to Lake County.
They will be held Friday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mendocino College Lake Center, 2565 Parallel Dr., Lakeport, and Friday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Yuba College Clear Lake Campus, 15880 Dam Road Extension, Clearlake.
Lake County and Clear Lake Chambers, EDD, Goodwill Industries, Department of Rehabilitation, California Human Development, Lake County Office of Education along with Mendocino College and Yuba College are working with MPIC and the partners of WorkforceLake to host and promote job fairs that will connect local businesses and job seekers.
Lake County is currently experiencing a rise in employment opportunities in a variety of occupations and skill levels. This is good news for the many job seekers who have been experiencing long term unemployment and the recent loss of unemployment extension benefits.
This is a great opportunity to connect with businesses that have openings and are hiring now.
Job seekers are encouraged to dress for success and be ready to meet with employers to learn about positions that they are looking to fill.
WorkforceLake offer many workshops that assist those wanting to prepare for their job search including as resume labs, interviewing skills, networking and other important skills needed to achieve a successful outcome from attending one of these job fairs.
Job seekers should call WorkforceLake at 707-263-0630 or visit WorkforceLake, a proud partner of America’s Job Centers of California located at 55 First St., Lakeport or 14092 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake to learn more about these events.
A suggested donation of $30/employer is requested to help offset the overhead for the job fair if they participate in only one. Employers who wish to participate in both fairs can do so for $50.
Employers wishing to participate and connect with job seekers should contact Shannon Harris, MPIC Business Services Representative at 707-262-3470 for more information and to reserve a booth at one or both events.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake and Mendocino County Departments of Agriculture, in conjunction with the Lake County Farm Bureau and the University of California, is offering a one-day training session for persons who handle and apply pesticides.
The training will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lewis Hall, 401 Martin St. in Lakeport on March 5.
This will be a hands-on style training covering six major areas of concern for pesticide applicators.
The training is being offered in both English and Spanish.
Every participant will receive a written training record, as required by law, for the three pesticides that will be covered. Four and a half hours of continuing education credits are being sought for participants.
The cost is $40 for Farm Bureau members or $75 for nonmembers. The fee includes refreshments, lunch, handouts and other materials.
Space is limited and preregistration is required.
Registration fees received after Feb. 25 will be increased by $10.
Special thanks to sponsors of the training go to the California Pear Advisory Board, Monsanto, DuPont and DowAgri.
To register for this training, please contact Lake County Farm Bureau at 707-263-0911,
Registration forms also are available at the Lake and Mendocino County Departments of Agriculture.
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SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board.
The board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to the department to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute to a clean and wholesome supply of milk, meat and eggs.
Two vacancies are for commercial feed industry representatives and one vacancy is for a public member. The commercial feed industry representative applicants should hold a current California Commercial Feed License.
The term of office for board members is up to three years. Members receive no compensation, but are entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the Department of Personnel Administration.
Individuals interested in serving on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board should send a resume by Feb. 28 to the California Department of Food and Agriculture – Feed and Livestock Drugs Inspection Program, 1220 “N” St., Sacramento, California 95814-5607, Attention: Maria Tenorio.
For further information on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board and vacancies, contact Maria Tenorio at 916-900-5022 or email
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