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A review team is a collaborative effort between legal, health, criminal justice, advocacy and judicial groups that come together to support, protect and fight for domestic violence survivors and their families.
The new protocol describes how different review teams across the state, the country, and the world approach key decisions. It highlights emerging practices and presents their potential advantages and disadvantages.
“These teams save lives,” said Attorney General Bonta. “It is my hope that each county in California establishes their own local team to advocate for survivors and their families. When we break down our silos and work together, everyone wins. My office is always at the ready to fight for survivors.”
In 1995, California state law authorized counties to establish Domestic Violence Death Review Teams.
The law directs review teams to identify and review domestic violence deaths, facilitate interagency communications, and develop recommendations for prevention and intervention policies and protocols with the objective of reducing and eradicating incidences of domestic violence.
In 2022, the legislature amended the law to authorize the review of near-death incidents and directed the Office of the Attorney General to publish a protocol for the development and implementation of interagency domestic violence death review teams for use by counties.
A domestic violence death review team is a county-level multidisciplinary team authorized by the California Penal Code to:
• Identify domestic violence death and near-death cases;
• Review death and near-death incidents;
• Facilitate agency responses;
• Develop prevention and intervention recommendations.
For more information and resources on domestic violence, please visit our Victims’ Services Unit website at https://oag.ca.gov/victimservices or call 877-433-9069.
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The Restaurant Expo is a one-day training and networking event focused on providing expert support to new and existing owners of restaurants, food trucks, catering companies and other food industry businesses.
Lake County food industry business owners and their staff are invited to attend the expo on Jan. 27 at the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College.
The event will start with registration and a no-host lunch at noon, sessions will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude with a networking mixer at 5 p.m.
Food industry business owners, managers, chefs and staff will be treated to presentations from industry experts.
Maria Martinson from Testa Ranch in Redwood Valley will share her inspirational story of her family’s business transitions from grape growing to winemaking and now opening a coffee shop, tasting room, restaurant and antique store.
Participants will learn how to engage with millennials and Gen Z customers, and a representative from US Foods will discuss how popularity and profitability are not the same and how businesses can work towards both.
Additional sessions will include changes in regulations presented by Lake County Environmental Health, how to start your own food industry business, industry experts will explain how to make the most of Restaurant Week, and learn about local hospitality training opportunities.
After the classroom event, Lake County Economic Development Corp., in partnership with the Lake County Winery Association and the Lake County Blue Zones Project, will host a networking event for participants to mingle and network with presenters and industry collaborators.
In addition, the third annual Lake County Restaurant Week will span the week of Feb. 24 to March 2. Restaurants from every corner of the county will participate to show off their best dishes and try new recipes.
To learn more about the Restaurant Expo and networking event or to sign up to attend, visit https://lakecountycaedc.org/restaurant2025/.
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The dogs available for adoption this week include mixes of Anatolian shepherd, Belgian malinois, boxer, cattle dog, Chihuahua, German shepherd, German shorthaired pointer, husky, Labrador Retriever, pit bull terrier and terrier.
Dogs that are adopted from Lake County Animal Care and Control are either neutered or spayed, microchipped and, if old enough, given a rabies shot and county license before being released to their new owner. License fees do not apply to residents of the cities of Lakeport or Clearlake.
Those dogs and the others shown on this page at the Lake County Animal Care and Control shelter have been cleared for adoption.
Call Lake County Animal Care and Control at 707-263-0278 or visit the shelter online for information on visiting or adopting.
The shelter is located at 4949 Helbush in Lakeport.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
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As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.
Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the CHP will begin a statewide maximum enforcement period, or MEP, to crack down on dangerous driving behaviors and protect all road users.
This heightened enforcement will run through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
This year’s Christmas MEP highlighted the risks drivers face.
In just 30 hours, crashes claimed the lives of five people within CHP jurisdiction, and CHP officers arrested more than 300 individuals for driving under the influence, or DUI — an average of one DUI arrest every six minutes.
“Our officers are committed to working through the holidays to ensure everyone can reach their destinations safely,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “Safe roads are possible when every driver makes responsible decisions behind the wheel.”
During the New Year’s MEP, CHP officers will target speeding, distracted driving, seatbelt violations and impaired driving.
Last year, during the 78-hour New Year’s enforcement effort, CHP officers made 892 DUI arrests statewide.
If you see a driver who appears impaired, call 9-1-1 immediately. Provide the dispatcher with key details like the vehicle’s description, license plate number, location and direction of travel. Acting quickly could save lives.
“Let’s welcome 2025 responsibly. Drive sober, stay focused and help make the new year safe for everyone on the road,” the CHP said in its announcement on the MEP.