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- Written by: Democratic Party of Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On Jan. 31, the California Democratic Party in partnership with County Democratic Parties and Contest Every Race is launching a statewide texting campaign to recruit hundreds of Democrats to run for local office, with a focus in rural areas where GOP incumbents often run uncontested.
This is part of a national campaign by Contest Every Race to ensure that no Republican goes unchallenged.
The California Democratic Party is launching this program again this cycle as evidence continues to build that more Democrats running in local elections boosts Democratic voter turnout and enthusiasm, which is key to ensuring Democrats win targeted congressional races and take back the House of Representatives in November.
The 2026 candidate recruitment program is targeting 348 local down-ballot races across the following 33 counties: Alameda, Amador, Butte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mendocino, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Stanislaus, Tehama, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura and Yuba.
"We're thankful for the opportunity to partner with the California Democratic Party in our efforts to recruit Democratic candidates here in Lake County," said Nara Dahlbacka, chair of the Lake County Central Committee. “These down-ballot races are where Democrats can make a real difference in the day-to-day lives of working people in our community.”
All Democrats in Lake County are invited to join them. Visit https://lakecountydemocrats.org/join/ for more information.
The Democratic Party of Lake County, or DPLC, also known as the Lake County Democratic Central Committee, is the official governing body of the Democratic Party in Lake County, and represents over 13,000 registered Democrats in the cities and unincorporated areas.
The DPLC is responsible for building the party organization at the district and county levels; registering Democratic voters; and encouraging Election Day turnout among Democratic voters.
The essence of the Lake County Democratic Party’s mission is to encourage the fullest possible participation of all Democratic voters and to disseminate the Democratic message, platform and philosophy.
The California Democratic Party is the largest state party in the nation with more than 10 million members and helped deliver a resounding victory for Proposition 50 in last year’s Special Election.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
NORTH COAST, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is committing $50 million in 2026 to help customers pay overdue energy bills through its Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help, or REACH, and Match My Payment programs.
PG&E is expanding REACH benefits this year. Eligible customers can receive up to an $800 bill credit, an increase from up to $300 last year, if they have received a disconnection notice.
Match My Payment matches eligible customer payments dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000. Payments must be at least $50 toward a past-due balance of $100 or more. Customers can receive multiple matches during the year. A disconnection notice is not required for customers to qualify.
REACH recipients are also prequalified for up to $1,000 on a past-due balance through Match My Payment, for a combined benefit of up to $1,800 while funds last.
Eligibility for both programs is based on federal income guidelines. For example, a family of four earning less than $128,600 may qualify for the Match My Payment program, which has higher income limits than the REACH program.
“On the North Coast, some of our customers are facing real financial pressures as the cost of living continues to rise and unexpected expenses add up. Programs like Match My Payment provide meaningful, immediate relief by helping customers catch up on past-due bills and stay connected to the energy they rely on every day. We encourage eligible customers to apply while funds are available,” said Dave Canny, vice president for PG&E’s North Coast Region.
Both programs are funded by PG&E and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The company contracts with the nonprofit Dollar Energy Fund (DEF) to process customer applications.
The two PG&E programs – REACH and Match My Payment – have provided nearly $23 million in assistance to over 64,000 customers.
• Customers in Humboldt County have received a total of $197,357 through Match my Payment & REACH; the assistance went to 253 Match My Payment recipients & 342 REACH recipients.
• Customers in Mendocino County have received a total of $130,844 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 154 Match My Payment recipients and 225 REACH recipients.
• Customers in Lake County have received a total of $240,033 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 273 Match My Payment recipients and 416 REACH recipients.
• Customers in Sonoma County have received a total of $312,754 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 396 Match My Payment recipients and 540 REACH.
• Customers in Napa County have received a total of $114,112 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 131 Match My Payment recipients and 211 REACH recipients.
• Customers in Solano County have received a total of $791,178 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 1,046 Match My Payment recipients and 1,232 REACH recipients.
• Customers in Marin County have received a total of $99,248 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 107 Match My Payment recipients and 227 REACH recipients.
PG&E’s $50 million commitment comes after the company cut residential electric rates for customers who receive energy supply and delivery from PG&E by 5% Jan. 1, 2026. This is the fourth electric rate decrease in two years, reinforcing the company's promise to stabilize energy costs for customers.
PG&E residential electric rates are 11% lower than in January 2024, or about $20 less on a typical residential monthly bill.
Other income-eligible assistance programs
PG&E has other assistance programs to help income-eligible customers pay their energy bills:
• California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program: provides a monthly discount of 20% or more on gas and an average of 38% on electricity (compared to non-CARE bundled customers).
• Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program: eligibility guidelines provide a monthly discount of 18% on electricity regardless of household size.
• Low Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program: a federally funded assistance program overseen by the state that offers a one-time payment up to $1,500 on past due bills to help low-income households pay for heating or cooling in their homes.
• Arrearage Management Plan (AMP): a debt forgiveness plan for eligible residential customers.
Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program: provides energy-savings improvements at no charge.
Other programs include Medical Baseline, which offers a reduction on energy bills for customers who depend on power for certain medical needs. Visit pge.com/billhelp to learn more.
Additional support available
PG&E offers a variety of ways to save energy and reduce monthly bills. Customers are encouraged to:
• Sign up for a free personal energy coach with the HomeIntel program.
• Enroll in the Budget Billing program.
• Get personalized recommendations for financial assistance, bill management programs and other resources by using an online Savings Finder tool.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Lori White, acting president of Lake County Division 35 of the California Retired Teachers Association, or CalRTA, announced that the organization’s quarterly meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
The luncheon meeting will be held at the Riviera Hills Restaurant located at 10200 Fairway Drive, Kelseyville.
Registration and social time commence at 9:30 a.m. The business meeting will be called to order at 10 a.m.
Current members are encouraged to bring a potential new member.
Following the business meeting, members will welcome Dr. John Parker, president of the Lake County Historical Society.
Dr. Parker holds a PhD. in archeology and a master’s degree in anthropology. He is a researcher and presenter on Lake County archeology and history.
Lunch will be served at noon. The menu consists of chicken teriyaki stir fry, veggies, rice, dessert, coffee and tea. Pasta Alfredo is available as a vegetarian option.
The cost of lunch is $25. A “tip jar” will be available to recognize the servers. Reservations for lunch may be made by contacting Lela at 707-489-1338.
All CalRTA members are invited to attend as well as recently retired teachers, family members or other interested individuals.
This is an opportunity to learn how the California Retired Teachers Association is working to protect the retirement and pensions of California teachers and advocating for legislation to improve education in California.
In addition, the Lake County Division 35 provides scholarships to students pursuing a career in education, grants to local teachers and supports education in Lake County in numerous other ways.
Additional information on Chapter 35 is available on the web at https://div35.calrta.org/.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
LAKEPORT, Calif. — A protest against the actions of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be held this weekend in Lakeport.
The “Ice Out for Good” protest will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Lakeport’s Museum Square, 255 N. Main St.
Organizers said the Lake County protest will stand in solidarity with Minnesota, which this month has seen the fatal shootings of two people, Renee Good by ICE, and Alex Pretti by Border Patrol.
Those who wish to participate are invited to bring signs.