Risa Johnson
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Palm Springs, CA, United States
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Lake County Board of Supervisors approves recruitment incentives
The Lake County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a policy Tuesday that will increase incentives to hire employees for hard-to-fill positions. → Read More
Lake County BOS plans to lift mask mandate for employees ASAP
The Lake County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday in favor of lifting the mask mandate for vaccinated employees as soon as state rules are revised, which is expected to happen later… → Read More
Lake County Board of Supervisors approves appeal for controversial cannabis permit
The Lake County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an appeal for a commercial cannabis development, denying a major use permit for We Grow LLC. → Read More
Clearlake Council approves agreements for cannabis companies despite public pushback
The Clearlake City Council unanimously approved development agreements for two cannabis businesses on Thursday despite water usage and traffic safety concerns raised by members of the public. → Read More
Lake County considering ways to increase vaccine outreach, access
Lake County is considering ways to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccines through mobile clinics and other measures as demand has decreased, said Dr. Evan Bloom, interim public health officer, on… → Read More
Lake County BOS lends support for ‘bold’ child welfare initiative
The Lake County Board of Supervisors approved on Tuesday a letter of support for an initiative to improve child welfare locally and across the state. → Read More
Lake County will likely remain in orange tier through June 15
Lake County will likely remain in the orange tier until the state’s color-coded classification system is disbanded on June 15, Lake County’s acting public health officer said Tuesday. → Read More
Clearlake to work on free tuition agreement with Woodland Community College
The Clearlake City Council expressed interest Thursday in a program presented by Woodland Community College leaders that would cover the cost of tuition and other expenses for students. → Read More
Lake County BOS moves forward with long-term goals from workshop
The Lake County Board of Supervisors moved forward Tuesday with several long-term priorities for the county set at a recent workshop. → Read More
Lake County BOS says farewell to Dr. Gary Pace
The Board of Supervisors said farewell Friday to Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace during his last meeting presenting a COVID-19 update to the board. → Read More
Lake County BOS approves permit extension for telecommunications tower
The Lake County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a permit extension for a somewhat controversial telecommunications tower. → Read More
Two road rehabilitation projects approved for Clearlake
The Clearlake City Council voted 4-0 on Thursday to approve a funding agreement for two road rehabilitation projects in the city. → Read More
Supervisors discuss priorities at special workshop
Each of Lake County’s five supervisors listed their top two priorities for the county during a special Board of Supervisors workshop held Friday. → Read More
It’s official, Lake County is now in orange tier – Lake County Record-Bee
Lake County officially moves into the orange tier, up from the red tier, it was announced Tuesday at the Lake County Board of Supervisors meeting. The county is also halting Johnson & Johnson v… → Read More
Lake County expected to move into orange tier next week
Lake County is expected to move into the less restrictive orange tier next week, Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace told the Board of Supervisors at its meeting Tuesday. → Read More
Clearlake City Council clarifies Measure V oversight committee duties
The Clearlake City Council took action Thursday to clarify the scope of the Measure V oversight committee with a resolution. → Read More
Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace says vaccine demand in decline in county
LAKE COUNTY—Demand for COVID-19 vaccines is declining in Lake County as the county transitions to the state-run appointment system, Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace told the Board of Supervisors… → Read More
Clearlake approves 5-year contracts, salary increases for police chief, city manager
CLEARLAKE— The Clearlake City Council voted 5-0 Thursday night in favor of approving 5-year contracts including salary increases for Police Chief Andrew White and City Manager Alan Flora. Under Flo… → Read More
State moves Lake County into red tier, taking over vaccine appointments Friday
Dr. Gary Pace, Lake County’s public health officer, urged the community at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting to have patience this week as the county transitions to the state vaccination appoi… → Read More
Lake County Board of Supervisors raises concerns about ‘vaccine tourism’ – Lake County Record-Bee
The Lake County Board of Supervisors raised concerns Tuesday about COVID-19 vaccines going to residents from outside of the county and setting back the county’s progress. → Read More