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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The work to count all of the ballots submitted for the Nov. 5 presidential election is far from over.
The Lake County Registrar of Voters Office has issued preliminary election results for the 48 precincts and the vote by mail ballots that were counted as of early Wednesday morning.
Out of 37,915 registered voters, only 7,960 ballots, or 20.99%, have been counted.
Presidential elections in Lake County generally draw more than 70% turnout — the 2020 presidential election had 78% turnout — so thousands more ballots are expected to be counted by the time the official canvass is completed and the election certified next month.
The Secretary of State’s Office said county elections officials must report final official results for presidential electors by Dec. 3 and all other state contests by Dec. 6. On Dec. 13, the Secretary of State’s Office will certify the results.
The preliminary totals of the Lake County races — including bond and ballot measures — follow.
COUNTY AND CITY RACES
District 1 supervisor
Helen Owen: 722 votes, 54.45%
John Hess: 604 votes, 45.55%
Clearlake City Council: Three seats
Mary Wilson: 428 votes, 14.63%
Jessica Hooten: 423 votes, 14.46%
Tara Downey: 401 votes, 13.70%
David Claffey: 360 votes, 12.30%
James Rivera, 358 votes, 12.24%
Joyce Overton: 356 votes, 12.17%
Brett Freeman: 325 votes, 11.11%
Russell Perdock: 275 votes, 9.40%
Lakeport City Council, Four-year term: Three seats
Kenny Parlet: 279 votes, 22.98%
Christina Price: 256 votes, 21.09%
Kim Costa: 236 votes, 19.44%
Carl Porter: 232 votes, 19.11%
Michael Froio: 211 votes, 17.38%
Lakeport City Council, Two-year unexpired term: One seat
Brandon Disney: 542 votes, 100%
Northshore Fire Protection District Director Upper Lake Zone: One seat
Walt Christensen: 120 votes, 54.05%
Gary Lewis: 102 votes, 45.95%
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Kelseyville Unified School District Governing Board Member: Three seats
Mike Brown: 1,039 votes, 35.64%
Sabrina Andrus: 757 votes, 25.97%
Gilbert Rangel, incumbent: 603 votes, 20.69%
Mary Beth Mosko, incumbent: 516 votes, 17.70%
Konocti Unified School District Governing Board Member: Two seats
Joan Shelley Mingori: 955 votes, 35.77%
Zabdy Neria, incumbent: 935 votes, 35.02%
Tina Viramontes: 780 votes, 29.21%
Lakeport Unified School District Governing Board Member: Three seats
Catherine “Cat” Dunne: 806 votes, 33.97%
Scott Johnson: 575 votes, 24.23%
Jennifer Richardson, incumbent: 535 votes, 22.55%
Dan Buffalo, incumbent: 457 votes, 19.26%
Middletown Unified School District Governing Board Member, Four-year terms: Two seats
Annette Lee: 514 votes, 38.85%
Zoi Ann Bracisco, incumbent: 481 votes, 36.36%
Frederic Fahey: 328 votes, 24.79%
Middletown Unified School District Governing Board Member, Two-year unexpired term: One seat
Patricia Patchie: 519 votes, 52.85%
Nathan Willis: 463 votes, 47.15%
Yuba Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 7
Doug Harris, incumbent: 1,623 votes, 56.12%
Jeffrey Lee Dryden: 1,269 votes, 43.88%
BOND AND ADVISORY MEASURES
Kelseyville Unified School District Measure R: Must have 55% support to pass
Yes: 937 votes, 53.27%
No: 822 votes, 46.73%
Konocti Unified School District Measure S: Must have 55% support to pass
Yes: 1,335 votes, 59.60%
No: 905 votes, 40.40%
Advisory Measure U, to change “Kelseyville” to “Konocti”
No: 5,429 votes, 71.99%
Yes: 2,112 votes, 28.01%
South Lake County Fire Protection District Measure T
Yes: 920 votes, 73.42%
No: 333 votes, 26.58%
STATE AND FEDERAL RACES, LAKE COUNTY PRELIMINARY COUNT ONLY
Member of the State Assembly, Fourth District
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, incumbent: 4,081 votes, 53.34%
Darren T. Ellis: 3,570 votes, 46.66%
United States Representative, Fourth District
Mike Thompson, incumbent: 4,255 votes, 54.73%
John Munn: 3,520 votes, 45.27%
United States Senator, full term
Adam Schiff: 3,912 votes, 50.39%
Steve Garvey: 3,852 votes, 49.61%
United States Senator, partial/unexpired term
Adam Schiff: 3,832 votes, 50.13%
Steve Garvey: 3,812 votes, 49.87%
United States President and Vice President
Kamala Harris/Tim Walz: 3,899 votes, 49.57%
Donald Trump/JD Vance: 3,772 votes, 47.95%
Robert F. Kennedy Jr./Nicole Shanahan: 100 votes, 1.39%
Jil Stein/Rudolph Ware: 42 votes, 0.53%
Chase Oliver/Mike Ter Maat: 22 votes, 0.28%
Claudia De La Cruz/Karina Garcia: 22 votes, 0.28%
STATE BALLOT MEASURES, LAKE COUNTY PRELIMINARY COUNT ONLY
Proposition 2: Bonds for Public School and College Facilities
Yes: 4,125 votes, 54.60%
No: 3,430 votes, 45.40%
Proposition 3: Constitutional Right to Marriage
Yes: 4,338 votes, 57.45%
No: 3,213 votes, 42.55%
Proposition 4: Bonds for Water, Wildfire and Climate Risks
Yes: 4,317 votes, 56.74%
No: 3,291 votes, 43.26%
Proposition 5: Bonds for Affordable Housing and Infrastructure
No: 4,352 votes, 57.86%
Yes: 3,169 votes, 42.14%
Proposition 6: Eliminates Forcing Inmates to Work
No: 4,476 votes, 60.17%
Yes: 2,963 votes, 39.83%
Proposition 32: Raises Minimum Wage
No: 4,022 votes, 52.87%
Yes: 3,586 votes, 47.13%
Proposition 33: Local Government Residential Rent Control
No: 4,644 votes, 61.32%
Yes: 2,930 votes, 38.68%
Proposition 34: Restricts Spending of Prescription Revenues
Yes: 3,894 votes, 53.01%
No: 3,452 votes, 46.99%
Proposition 35: Provides Permanent Funding for Medi-Cal
Yes: 5,437 votes, 71.60%
No: 2,157 votes, 28.40%
Proposition 36: Increased Sentencing for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes
Yes: 5,375 votes, 70.77%
No: 2,220 votes, 29.23%
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The Lake County Registrar of Voters Office has issued preliminary election results for the 48 precincts and the vote by mail ballots that were counted as of early Wednesday morning.
Out of 37,915 registered voters, only 7,960 ballots, or 20.99%, have been counted.
Presidential elections in Lake County generally draw more than 70% turnout — the 2020 presidential election had 78% turnout — so thousands more ballots are expected to be counted by the time the official canvass is completed and the election certified next month.
The Secretary of State’s Office said county elections officials must report final official results for presidential electors by Dec. 3 and all other state contests by Dec. 6. On Dec. 13, the Secretary of State’s Office will certify the results.
The preliminary totals of the Lake County races — including bond and ballot measures — follow.
COUNTY AND CITY RACES
District 1 supervisor
Helen Owen: 722 votes, 54.45%
John Hess: 604 votes, 45.55%
Clearlake City Council: Three seats
Mary Wilson: 428 votes, 14.63%
Jessica Hooten: 423 votes, 14.46%
Tara Downey: 401 votes, 13.70%
David Claffey: 360 votes, 12.30%
James Rivera, 358 votes, 12.24%
Joyce Overton: 356 votes, 12.17%
Brett Freeman: 325 votes, 11.11%
Russell Perdock: 275 votes, 9.40%
Lakeport City Council, Four-year term: Three seats
Kenny Parlet: 279 votes, 22.98%
Christina Price: 256 votes, 21.09%
Kim Costa: 236 votes, 19.44%
Carl Porter: 232 votes, 19.11%
Michael Froio: 211 votes, 17.38%
Lakeport City Council, Two-year unexpired term: One seat
Brandon Disney: 542 votes, 100%
Northshore Fire Protection District Director Upper Lake Zone: One seat
Walt Christensen: 120 votes, 54.05%
Gary Lewis: 102 votes, 45.95%
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Kelseyville Unified School District Governing Board Member: Three seats
Mike Brown: 1,039 votes, 35.64%
Sabrina Andrus: 757 votes, 25.97%
Gilbert Rangel, incumbent: 603 votes, 20.69%
Mary Beth Mosko, incumbent: 516 votes, 17.70%
Konocti Unified School District Governing Board Member: Two seats
Joan Shelley Mingori: 955 votes, 35.77%
Zabdy Neria, incumbent: 935 votes, 35.02%
Tina Viramontes: 780 votes, 29.21%
Lakeport Unified School District Governing Board Member: Three seats
Catherine “Cat” Dunne: 806 votes, 33.97%
Scott Johnson: 575 votes, 24.23%
Jennifer Richardson, incumbent: 535 votes, 22.55%
Dan Buffalo, incumbent: 457 votes, 19.26%
Middletown Unified School District Governing Board Member, Four-year terms: Two seats
Annette Lee: 514 votes, 38.85%
Zoi Ann Bracisco, incumbent: 481 votes, 36.36%
Frederic Fahey: 328 votes, 24.79%
Middletown Unified School District Governing Board Member, Two-year unexpired term: One seat
Patricia Patchie: 519 votes, 52.85%
Nathan Willis: 463 votes, 47.15%
Yuba Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 7
Doug Harris, incumbent: 1,623 votes, 56.12%
Jeffrey Lee Dryden: 1,269 votes, 43.88%
BOND AND ADVISORY MEASURES
Kelseyville Unified School District Measure R: Must have 55% support to pass
Yes: 937 votes, 53.27%
No: 822 votes, 46.73%
Konocti Unified School District Measure S: Must have 55% support to pass
Yes: 1,335 votes, 59.60%
No: 905 votes, 40.40%
Advisory Measure U, to change “Kelseyville” to “Konocti”
No: 5,429 votes, 71.99%
Yes: 2,112 votes, 28.01%
South Lake County Fire Protection District Measure T
Yes: 920 votes, 73.42%
No: 333 votes, 26.58%
STATE AND FEDERAL RACES, LAKE COUNTY PRELIMINARY COUNT ONLY
Member of the State Assembly, Fourth District
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, incumbent: 4,081 votes, 53.34%
Darren T. Ellis: 3,570 votes, 46.66%
United States Representative, Fourth District
Mike Thompson, incumbent: 4,255 votes, 54.73%
John Munn: 3,520 votes, 45.27%
United States Senator, full term
Adam Schiff: 3,912 votes, 50.39%
Steve Garvey: 3,852 votes, 49.61%
United States Senator, partial/unexpired term
Adam Schiff: 3,832 votes, 50.13%
Steve Garvey: 3,812 votes, 49.87%
United States President and Vice President
Kamala Harris/Tim Walz: 3,899 votes, 49.57%
Donald Trump/JD Vance: 3,772 votes, 47.95%
Robert F. Kennedy Jr./Nicole Shanahan: 100 votes, 1.39%
Jil Stein/Rudolph Ware: 42 votes, 0.53%
Chase Oliver/Mike Ter Maat: 22 votes, 0.28%
Claudia De La Cruz/Karina Garcia: 22 votes, 0.28%
STATE BALLOT MEASURES, LAKE COUNTY PRELIMINARY COUNT ONLY
Proposition 2: Bonds for Public School and College Facilities
Yes: 4,125 votes, 54.60%
No: 3,430 votes, 45.40%
Proposition 3: Constitutional Right to Marriage
Yes: 4,338 votes, 57.45%
No: 3,213 votes, 42.55%
Proposition 4: Bonds for Water, Wildfire and Climate Risks
Yes: 4,317 votes, 56.74%
No: 3,291 votes, 43.26%
Proposition 5: Bonds for Affordable Housing and Infrastructure
No: 4,352 votes, 57.86%
Yes: 3,169 votes, 42.14%
Proposition 6: Eliminates Forcing Inmates to Work
No: 4,476 votes, 60.17%
Yes: 2,963 votes, 39.83%
Proposition 32: Raises Minimum Wage
No: 4,022 votes, 52.87%
Yes: 3,586 votes, 47.13%
Proposition 33: Local Government Residential Rent Control
No: 4,644 votes, 61.32%
Yes: 2,930 votes, 38.68%
Proposition 34: Restricts Spending of Prescription Revenues
Yes: 3,894 votes, 53.01%
No: 3,452 votes, 46.99%
Proposition 35: Provides Permanent Funding for Medi-Cal
Yes: 5,437 votes, 71.60%
No: 2,157 votes, 28.40%
Proposition 36: Increased Sentencing for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes
Yes: 5,375 votes, 70.77%
No: 2,220 votes, 29.23%
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Clearlake City Council this week will hear the latest on the Lake County College of Woodland Community College, and discuss housing plus new rules for tobacco retailers.
The council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 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 870 2149 1022, the pass code is 946430. One tap mobile is available at +16694449171,,87021491022#, or join by phone at 669-444-9171 or 253-205-0468.
The council on Thursday will receive presentations of November's adoptable dogs, host the swearing-in of new Clearlake Police Department employees, and presentation of certificates to Trunk or Treat volunteers and donors, and presentation of certificates of appreciation to the Boyles Fire Local Assistance Center.
They also will hear a presentation by Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Lizette Navarette and Dean Korinda Ebenhack of Woodland Community College’s Lake County Campus.
Under business, the council will consider the annual financial report and single audit report for Fiscal Year 2022-23, hear a presentation and consider establishment of a regional housing trust fund, discuss an ordinance establishing regulations for tobacco retailers, get updates on the Measure V project plan and the Boyles fire, and consider authorizing the fire prevention equipment operator position.
The council also will hold public hearings on a resolution authorizing the extension of the temporary road closure of certain roads to reduce illegal dumping and to protect the environment, and the public health and welfare, and consideration of appeals of orders to abate several properties.
On the meeting's consent agenda — items that are considered routine in nature and usually adopted on a single vote — are warrants; minutes; a memo regarding holiday closures of the City Hall Administration Office; continuation of director of emergency services/city manager proclamation declaring a local emergency for winter storms; continuation of director of emergency services/city manager proclamation declaring a local emergency for the Boyles fire; authorization of job description and placement into salary schedule of the deputy city clerk/human resources technician I/II positions, Resolution No. 2024-49; authorization of the chief of crime reduction and innovation job classification and placement into the FY 2024/2025 Salary Schedule, Resolution No. 2024-51; and adoption of the second amendment to the FY 2024-25 Budget (Resolution 2024-30) adjusting appropriations and revenues, Resolution No. 2024-52.
The council also will hold a closed session discussion for labor discussions with unrepresented employees.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
The council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 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 870 2149 1022, the pass code is 946430. One tap mobile is available at +16694449171,,87021491022#, or join by phone at 669-444-9171 or 253-205-0468.
The council on Thursday will receive presentations of November's adoptable dogs, host the swearing-in of new Clearlake Police Department employees, and presentation of certificates to Trunk or Treat volunteers and donors, and presentation of certificates of appreciation to the Boyles Fire Local Assistance Center.
They also will hear a presentation by Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Lizette Navarette and Dean Korinda Ebenhack of Woodland Community College’s Lake County Campus.
Under business, the council will consider the annual financial report and single audit report for Fiscal Year 2022-23, hear a presentation and consider establishment of a regional housing trust fund, discuss an ordinance establishing regulations for tobacco retailers, get updates on the Measure V project plan and the Boyles fire, and consider authorizing the fire prevention equipment operator position.
The council also will hold public hearings on a resolution authorizing the extension of the temporary road closure of certain roads to reduce illegal dumping and to protect the environment, and the public health and welfare, and consideration of appeals of orders to abate several properties.
On the meeting's consent agenda — items that are considered routine in nature and usually adopted on a single vote — are warrants; minutes; a memo regarding holiday closures of the City Hall Administration Office; continuation of director of emergency services/city manager proclamation declaring a local emergency for winter storms; continuation of director of emergency services/city manager proclamation declaring a local emergency for the Boyles fire; authorization of job description and placement into salary schedule of the deputy city clerk/human resources technician I/II positions, Resolution No. 2024-49; authorization of the chief of crime reduction and innovation job classification and placement into the FY 2024/2025 Salary Schedule, Resolution No. 2024-51; and adoption of the second amendment to the FY 2024-25 Budget (Resolution 2024-30) adjusting appropriations and revenues, Resolution No. 2024-52.
The council also will hold a closed session discussion for labor discussions with unrepresented employees.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Authorities have identified the Middletown man killed on Monday after his bicycle collided with a vehicle.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Matthew David Marx, 73, was the victim in the crash.
The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office said Marx was riding his bicycle on Dry Creek Cutoff Road, approaching Highway 175, when the crash occurred at around 5 p.m. Monday.
The CHP’s report said Marx rode into the path of a 2019 Ford F-350 dually truck, towing a 2018 Carson utility trailer, driven by Richard Whalin, 60, of Yuba City.
Whalin swerved but couldn’t avoid hitting Marx, the CHP said.
Marx sustained major injuries and died at the scene, despite the efforts of South Lake County Fire Protection District firefighters, according to the report.
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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Matthew David Marx, 73, was the victim in the crash.
The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office said Marx was riding his bicycle on Dry Creek Cutoff Road, approaching Highway 175, when the crash occurred at around 5 p.m. Monday.
The CHP’s report said Marx rode into the path of a 2019 Ford F-350 dually truck, towing a 2018 Carson utility trailer, driven by Richard Whalin, 60, of Yuba City.
Whalin swerved but couldn’t avoid hitting Marx, the CHP said.
Marx sustained major injuries and died at the scene, despite the efforts of South Lake County Fire Protection District firefighters, according to the report.
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NORTH COAST, Calif. — On Wednesday, Community First Credit Union and Vocality Community Credit Union announced their intent to merge.
The two credit units said the merger will combine their strength, “optimize operational efficiencies, maximize value for members, be the employer of choice for its employees, and enhance community impact.”
Pending approval from the National Credit Union Administration, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and VCCU’s membership, the combined $965 million cooperative is projected to serve over 70,000 members through a network of 12 branches.
The merger, expected to be completed in 2025, has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors and leadership teams of both Community First Credit Union, or CFCU, and Vocality Community Credit Union, or VCCU.
Community First Credit Union was founded by local teachers in 1959 and today serves more than 60,000 local member-owners throughout the North Bay of California in Sonoma, Lake, Marin, Mendocino and Napa counties. It has $819 million in assets and has provided over $4 billion in local home and car loans since its inception.
Community First in its current form emerged from a merger with Mendo Lake Credit Union and Community First Credit Union which was completed in July 2017.
Vocality Community Credit Union was founded in 1980 by residents of Humboldt County and later expanded to serve over 9000 members from five counties including Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma counties.
Following the anticipated merger approval, CFCU and VCCU will continue to operate independently until the completion of the system integration process.
The newly combined organization will operate under the Community First Credit Union charter and name. Scott Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Community First, will continue as the combined credit union’s president and CEO.
Pat Neighbors, president and CEO of VCCU, will serve as chief strategy officer of the combined credit union.
“With this merger, we’re bringing together our strengths to build a more robust financial partner for our members and local communities,” said Johnson. “Our shared vision is to provide an exceptional digital banking experience, greater convenience and the innovative products and services our members expect. This merger is all about investing in our members’ futures, ensuring that we’re positioned to meet their needs today and tomorrow.”
“This collaboration with Community First Credit Union presents an incredible opportunity to expand the financial possibilities for our members,” said Neighbors. “Together, we’re combining decades of expertise and a mutual commitment to delivering the highest standards of service, access, and financial support. We’re thrilled to come together to create something exceptional for our members, employees, and local communities.”
The two credit units said the merger will combine their strength, “optimize operational efficiencies, maximize value for members, be the employer of choice for its employees, and enhance community impact.”
Pending approval from the National Credit Union Administration, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and VCCU’s membership, the combined $965 million cooperative is projected to serve over 70,000 members through a network of 12 branches.
The merger, expected to be completed in 2025, has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors and leadership teams of both Community First Credit Union, or CFCU, and Vocality Community Credit Union, or VCCU.
Community First Credit Union was founded by local teachers in 1959 and today serves more than 60,000 local member-owners throughout the North Bay of California in Sonoma, Lake, Marin, Mendocino and Napa counties. It has $819 million in assets and has provided over $4 billion in local home and car loans since its inception.
Community First in its current form emerged from a merger with Mendo Lake Credit Union and Community First Credit Union which was completed in July 2017.
Vocality Community Credit Union was founded in 1980 by residents of Humboldt County and later expanded to serve over 9000 members from five counties including Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma counties.
Following the anticipated merger approval, CFCU and VCCU will continue to operate independently until the completion of the system integration process.
The newly combined organization will operate under the Community First Credit Union charter and name. Scott Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Community First, will continue as the combined credit union’s president and CEO.
Pat Neighbors, president and CEO of VCCU, will serve as chief strategy officer of the combined credit union.
“With this merger, we’re bringing together our strengths to build a more robust financial partner for our members and local communities,” said Johnson. “Our shared vision is to provide an exceptional digital banking experience, greater convenience and the innovative products and services our members expect. This merger is all about investing in our members’ futures, ensuring that we’re positioned to meet their needs today and tomorrow.”
“This collaboration with Community First Credit Union presents an incredible opportunity to expand the financial possibilities for our members,” said Neighbors. “Together, we’re combining decades of expertise and a mutual commitment to delivering the highest standards of service, access, and financial support. We’re thrilled to come together to create something exceptional for our members, employees, and local communities.”
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