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“It’s about using the government’s power to help the powerless,” said Berg, D-Eureka.
Berg’s bill, AB 2487, would allow the collection arm of the state’s Franchise Tax Board to help collect civil judgments owed to the victims of domestic violence.
The measure, which has received strong bipartisan support in the Assembly, would apply only to cases in which the abuser is convicted in criminal court. The cost of collecting the debt would be paid by the abuser, not the state.
“Basically,” Berg told the Senate panel, “it takes the machinery of government and gears it to work on behalf of people who have been stripped of their power, people who have been abused by someone obsessed with exercising power over them.”
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Headquartered in Port Chester, NY, PAX is a nonprofit educational organization which invites international high school students to the United States for an academic homestay.
El-Amin was selected to represent PAX due to a demonstrated enthusiasm, interest in foreign cultures and desire to become more active in the community.
She is currently interviewing Lake County families who are interested in sharing their lives with a young person from another country for the coming academic year.
“All PAX students have been carefully screened, speak English, have full medical insurance and come with their own spending money,” said El-Amin. “We work with students from 35 different countries, including those in Eastern Europe, Asia, South America and Africa.”
Host families are asked to provide the student with meals, a warm and supportive environment, and a place to sleep and study.
Local support is provided to the host family and student by El-Amin as community coordinator.
“We're looking for families who are interested in the world and in helping an exchange student learn more about America,” she said.
For more information, contact El-Amin at 995-2099 or PAX headquarters at 800-555-6211.
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Pageant hopefuls are invited to sign up for this year's contest. The deadline to become a contestant is June 20.
This year's pageant will take place on Aug. 8 at Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino in Nice.
Young women will have the opportunity to represent their community and receive scholarship money. The pageant winner will have the chance to compete for the Miss California title, which in turn takes part it the Miss America Pageant.
Earlier this year, Miss California Melissa Chaty of Ukiah was featured on Miss America's Reality Check and also was a Miss America Pageant finalist.
For information on how to become a contestant for Miss Lake County or Lake County’s Outstanding Teen call 707-263-1667 or send an e-mail to
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Donated hardcover books are now $1, donated paperbacks are now $.50 and library discards are 10 for $1.
Canvas book bags with the Friends of the Library logo may be purchased at each branch. Bags are $10 and are available in red, navy, black, cream and burgundy.
Proceeds from the Friends of the Library book sales and bag sales support the Lake County Library.
The Friends of the Library Web address is
To join the Friends, see the membership information on the Web site or pick up an application at your local branch, fill it out and return.
Library branches are located at 1425 N. High St. in Lakeport, 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake, 21267 Calistoga Road in Middletown and 310 Second St. in Upper Lake. The library Web site, www.co.lake.ca.us/page386.aspx, has more information about the library.
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