Community group asks Lake County to extend Big Oak Peer Center operations

Apr 8, 2026

A community representative asked the Lake County Department of Behavioral Health to grant a six-month extension to keep the Big Oak Peer Center in Clear Lake Oaks open, citing its role in food distribution, showers and therapeutic programs for vulnerable residents.

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Angela Amaral, identifying herself as "Earth chair," asked the Board of Supervisors to seek a six‑month extension from the Lake County Department of Behavioral Health to keep the Big Oak Peer Center in Clear Lake Oaks open while a long‑term plan is developed.

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