Clearlake News

Man killed in weekend Hwy. 29 rollover crash ID'd

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:22:27 GMT

A Forestville man who was killed last weekend in a Lake County vehicle crash has been identified as Dale Victor McCormick, 57, the CHP said.

Ukiah police and fire log: Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:13:03 GMT

An officer stopped a vehicle at the corner of East Gobbi and South Main streets at 12:50 a.m. Sunday and arrested William Jones, 33, of Clearlake, on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Children playing discover explosive device

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:58:16 GMT

The bomb squad was called in to safely remove an explosive device that was found in a yard where children were playing.

Lake County BOS weighs Joe for LCSO

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:58:45 GMT

The Lake County supervisors spent more than a half-hour Tuesday debating that question, as it applied to Lake County Sheriff's Office personnel.

Clearlake man bitten by police dog, jailed after high speed chase

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:39:11 GMT

A Clearlake man was arrested after leading an officer on a high speed chase before eventually being stopped by a police dog, according to Clearlake Police.

Clearlake Police arrest two in alcohol-decoy operation

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:11:33 GMT

Clearlake Police made two arrests Friday as part of a "Shoulder Tap" operation designed to deter and detect crimes involving the sale and furnishing of alcohol to minors.

CHP: Driver dies in high-speed Highway 29 wreck near Lower Lake

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:01:46 GMT

A Forestville man died in a high-speed crash authorities say occurred after he tried to pass another car on a blind curve on Highway 29 early Saturday evening.

Rough night for Clearlake's mayor

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:28:19 GMT

As she walked out the door of City Hall Thursday night, Clearlake Mayor Jeri Spittler said she was looking forward to the vacation she was about to start.

Friday

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:18:29 GMT

$30 for the two day pass or $35 per person at Barra Winery. Advance tickets at www.atasteofredwoodvalley.com.

Man looking for fun ends up with none: stolen car recovered hours later

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:40:24 GMT

CLEARLAKE A man in search of a good time in Lake County woke up with nothing in a motel room Tuesday morning.

Willits Datebook for June 12 to June 26

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:57:59 GMT

*Last day to register: for Race for a Cure Fundraiser Dinner, two seatings 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on June 23 at the Loose Caboose Cafe.

Ex-Clearlake pastor's wife turns in self in embezzlement case

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:43:27 GMT

A woman accused embezzling from a Clearlake church, just like her ex-pastor husband, made her first court appearance in the case Tuesday.

Hidden Valley Lake fatal crash case sees delay

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:38:39 GMT

The Oakland woman charged in connection with a fatal crash outside Hidden Valley Lake last year had her most recent court matter postponed Tuesday.

Clearlake council to hear report on geothermal venting

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:02:03 GMT

The City Council on Thursday will hear a presentation by Lake County Health Officer Dr. Karen Tait that will cover the Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response as well as a California Department of Health report on geothermal venting in the Burns Valley neighborhood.

Dispute between Sheriff Rivero, Lakeport police chief to be heard in Mendocino County

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 05:28:36 GMT

A lawsuit that pits Lake County's sheriff against the Lakeport police chief will be heard in Mendocino County, where the pool of judges willing to oversee the case is expected to be larger.

Hits and Misses: Who hit the target and who missed the mark

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:14:02 GMT

HIT: The Lakeport and Clearlake city councils held lengthy meetings this week to look at their proposed 2013-14 budgets -- the discussions lasted about one hour, 30 minutes and two hours, 45 minutes, respectively.

Possible record hot weekend ahead for Northern California

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:59:52 GMT

Dry conditions and triple-digit temperatures forecast for interior portions of Northern California mean critical fire danger over the weekend, Cal Fire and the National Weather Service said.

CPD: Clearlake Park stabbing suspect turns self in

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:44:57 GMT

The subject of an investigation into a stabbing in Clearlake Park last week turned himself in and was subsequently arrested Thursday morning, a city police spokesman said.

Clearlake transient takes plea bargain for Wisedas Resort fire

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:06:47 GMT

Richard Alarcon Teruel Jr. pleaded no contest to a felony count of recklessly causing a structure fire in exchange for more than seven months in jail with credit for time served, three years probation and the remaining charges being dropped.

Clearlake blaze consumes 30 acres

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:22:41 GMT

CLEARLAKE More than 120 personnel responded to a vegetation fire in the area of Lakeshore Boulevard Wednesday afternoon.