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- Written by: Lake County News Reports
In particular, the complaint centers upon how the Securitas Security Services USA Inc. operates within the geothermal region. The situation demonstrates such a high level of incompetence it is hard to fathom.
While this situation should have been eradicated a long time ago, it is refreshing after nearly two years of campaigning to get the attention of government authorities. This comes more than a year after the Fox News Channel visited Middletown for its annual western festival. Unfortunately, correspondent Adam Housley did not bring a camera crew with him when he came to visit. Otherwise, the embarrassing security operation at The Geysers might have ended up on worldwide television and possibly led to the immediate dismissal of Securitas.
According to the Attorney General Office's letter, my complaint has been forwarded to the Energy and Corporate Responsibility Section. This section uses complaints to develop information about patterns or practices of employer misconduct that might indicate the need for a formal investigation or law enforcement action by their office.
Once the pattern is discovered, what originated as a private dispute may become a matter of broad public interest and thus warrant the Attorney General's intervention under state and federal laws. When his office files legal action, it is done on behalf of the collective legal interests of the people and is primarily directed at ending ongoing legal activity.
What is needed at this point is more letters going to the Attorney General from people who are opposed to cosmetic security at The Geysers. Of course, it helps to have some degree of credibility when writing a letter of complaint.
So, I encourage folks to drive up Socrates Mine Road, off Highway 175 until you get to Post 3 and look around. Ask the guard on duty such things as: Why is there such a big gap in the gate bars? (I doubt anyone cares.) Was that power line actually installed by a Calpine maintenance crew to the telephone pole for no other reason than to attach a buzz zapper? (Yes, it was. I was there during installation.)
Does Securitas actually monitor traffic within The Geysers' two-county area with just ONE vehicle – a radar-equipped personal vehicle? (Yes, it is installed in the personal vehicle of the security supervisor.) Does Securitas purposely NOT have a back-up clearance authorization plan of its own to assist Calpine's independent contractors who come to work within The Geysers? (Yes, it does because such work would take away from Securitas' other revenue-generating activities OUTSIDE The Geysers.)
If you are opposed to a security operation being used moreso to lower the liability insurance rates of a corporation than providing comprehensive security, I encourage you to let your outrage be known.
Here is the address:
Edmund G. Brown, Jr.
Attorney General
Public Inquiry Unit
P.O. Box 944255
Sacramento, CA 94244-2550
The people of Lake and Sonoma County certainly deserve better than what Securitas delivers.
Lamar Morgan lives in Hidden Valley Lake. He formerly worked in security at Calpine.
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- Written by: JazzyJ
From time to time I get to talk with them via email or Myspace. We play their music every day ... all day on the station because we see them for the stars they are.
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Twin Cities Radio will be in Hollywood on March 12 to see Faded At Four win the next leg of the competition. Thank you for bringing them forward. Northern California has one more thing to be proud of ... Faded At Four.
Peace.
JazzyJ is owner of Twin Cities Radio on the Net, www.twincitiesradio.net.
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- Written by: Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Division
The Hidden Valley Lake Women’s Golf Group, headed up by Cheri Johnson, put together 110 backpacks for the teens age 12-18. The packs were filled with various personnel items including scarves, gloves, paper, and pens as well as snack items, and a sport bottle with hot chocolate package.
The local Girl Scouts visited our office on Dec. 5 with stockings and back packs stuffed with toys and gifts cards for the younger set. The year 2007 marked 18 years that the Girl Scouts have been supporting the Child Protective Services Division of Social Services.
Umpqua Bank in Lakeport and Kelseyville, Mendo-Lake Credit Union, St. Peter's Catholic Church in Kelseyville and the City of Clearlake supported all the foster kids with gifts. We had some very excited children when they opened their gifts this year, so many thanks to the communities that helped out to achieve this goal.
One of the greatest needs we have is adopting a family for the holidays. This year we had six families that were adopted and many thanks to Main Street Veterinary Clinic for supporting two of those families. We also want to thank the other family supporters even though you wished to be anonymous.
Lakeport Cinema 5 facilitated the annual movie event, “Mister Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” with the help of some anonymous donations. The children all got a stuffed animal, bag of goodies and a photo with Santa.
As the holidays were coming to an end we received a wonderful phone call from Christy Barns, representing the ladies quilt club of the Adventist Church in Clearlake. Her group is making quilts for our Emergency Response Unit and Clearlake Police Department with hopes of giving every child in crisis a blanket.
We thank you, the businesses and the community for your generosity and support.
The staff of the Lake County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Division
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- Written by: Robert Lombardi
This event changed my life forever, as well as almost ending it.
I suffered major injuries to both my legs, and for the rest of my life, I will be experiencing pain and the related medical issues involved with life-long implications.
The teen driver did not suffer any injuries, except minor scrapes and abrasions.
My career of 23 years was ended because of this accident, caused by the teen, who did not think of consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol.
That one decision that teen made, changed my life forever.
It is important to always think before you act irresponsibly, because we hold our lives and other people’s lives in our hands, when we choose to drink and drive!
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Robert Lombardi
TEAM DUI, a group of local individuals and agencies, has the opportunity to meet lots of people while out attempting to educate the public about the consequences and personal hardship associated with drinking and driving. A lot of the people they meet have their own personal stories about how they have been affected, all of them having a significance in their lives. Robert Lombardi's is one of those stories.
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