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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said one of its law enforcement K9s that went missing on Sunday night has been located.
Dozer, an 8 year old yellow lab, was found safe and returned home on Monday, the agency reported.
The friendly dog had gone missing from the area of Park Drive in Kelseyville on Sunday at around 8:30 p.m.
The sheriff’s office sent out an alert shortly after 5 p.m. Monday reporting that Dozer had been located and was safe.
NORTH COAST, Calif. – A weekend vehicle stop led to the arrest of one Lake County resident on a warrant and citations for another for drugs and driving on a suspended driver’s license.
Sgt. Mike Dygert of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office said the vehicle stop led to the arrest of 47-year-old Suelamatra Castillo of Nice and a citation for 44-year-old Christoper Ray of Lakeport.
On Saturday at about 4 p.m. an on-duty Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle being driven in the area of the 7000 block of north State Street in Calpella with expired vehicle registration. The driver of the vehicle pulled into a business parking lot, Dygert said.
The deputy made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and contacted the driver, Ray, and his passenger, Castillo, according to Dygert.
Dygert said the deputy learned Ray’s driver’s license was suspended and Castillo had provided the deputy with a false name.
During a search of the vehicle, the deputy located illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia belonging to Ray. Dygert said the deputy also learned Castillo had an outstanding no-bail felony warrant for her arrest from Lake County for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Ray was issued a notice to appear citation for the misdemeanor possession of illicit drugs, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended driver’s license, and he was released at the scene, Dygert said.
Dygert said Castillo was arrested for the listed felony arrest warrant and for providing the deputy with a false name.
Castillo was booked into the Mendocino County Jail on the listed violations and was to be held without bail per the felony arrest warrant, Dygert said.
Sgt. Mike Dygert of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office said the vehicle stop led to the arrest of 47-year-old Suelamatra Castillo of Nice and a citation for 44-year-old Christoper Ray of Lakeport.
On Saturday at about 4 p.m. an on-duty Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle being driven in the area of the 7000 block of north State Street in Calpella with expired vehicle registration. The driver of the vehicle pulled into a business parking lot, Dygert said.
The deputy made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and contacted the driver, Ray, and his passenger, Castillo, according to Dygert.
Dygert said the deputy learned Ray’s driver’s license was suspended and Castillo had provided the deputy with a false name.
During a search of the vehicle, the deputy located illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia belonging to Ray. Dygert said the deputy also learned Castillo had an outstanding no-bail felony warrant for her arrest from Lake County for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Ray was issued a notice to appear citation for the misdemeanor possession of illicit drugs, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended driver’s license, and he was released at the scene, Dygert said.
Dygert said Castillo was arrested for the listed felony arrest warrant and for providing the deputy with a false name.
Castillo was booked into the Mendocino County Jail on the listed violations and was to be held without bail per the felony arrest warrant, Dygert said.
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – A Middletown man was arrested for driving under the influence following a Sunday evening crash that seriously injured him and a teenage driver.
Joshua Ferrell, 31, was taken into custody after he attempted to flee the scene of the crash, which also involved a vehicle driven by Cole Jensen, 17, of Middletown, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office.
The CHP said that at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Ferrell was driving his 1992 Toyota pickup westbound on Highway 175, east of Socrates Mine Road, as Jensen was traveling eastbound in his 2006 Nissan Altima.
Due to Ferrell's level of intoxication, he lost control of his vehicle and allowed it to cross over the solid double yellow lines and enter into the eastbound lane of Highway 175, colliding head-on with Jensen’s Nissan, the CHP said.
Ferrell, who was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the collision, sustained major injuries, as did Jensen, who the CHP said was wearing his seatbelt.
The CHP said that, following the wreck, Ferrell fled the scene on foot prior to CHP’s arrival. When CHP officers got to the scene, they were told that Ferrell walked away from the crash.
Officers checked in the last known direction and Ferrell was located hiding in the bushes nearby. Once located, Ferrell attempted to flee on foot and CHP officers gave chase, apprehending him after a short distance, the CHP said.
The CHP said Ferrell was then placed under arrest for suspicion of felony DUI and fleeing the scene of an injury collision.
Jensen was flown via Reach air ambulance to Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa for further treatment, the CHP said.
The CHP said Ferrell was released from custody due to his need for medical treatment, and was transported via Reach air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.
Joshua Ferrell, 31, was taken into custody after he attempted to flee the scene of the crash, which also involved a vehicle driven by Cole Jensen, 17, of Middletown, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office.
The CHP said that at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Ferrell was driving his 1992 Toyota pickup westbound on Highway 175, east of Socrates Mine Road, as Jensen was traveling eastbound in his 2006 Nissan Altima.
Due to Ferrell's level of intoxication, he lost control of his vehicle and allowed it to cross over the solid double yellow lines and enter into the eastbound lane of Highway 175, colliding head-on with Jensen’s Nissan, the CHP said.
Ferrell, who was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the collision, sustained major injuries, as did Jensen, who the CHP said was wearing his seatbelt.
The CHP said that, following the wreck, Ferrell fled the scene on foot prior to CHP’s arrival. When CHP officers got to the scene, they were told that Ferrell walked away from the crash.
Officers checked in the last known direction and Ferrell was located hiding in the bushes nearby. Once located, Ferrell attempted to flee on foot and CHP officers gave chase, apprehending him after a short distance, the CHP said.
The CHP said Ferrell was then placed under arrest for suspicion of felony DUI and fleeing the scene of an injury collision.
Jensen was flown via Reach air ambulance to Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa for further treatment, the CHP said.
The CHP said Ferrell was released from custody due to his need for medical treatment, and was transported via Reach air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating one of its law enforcement K9s.
Dozer, an 8 year old yellow lab, went missing on Sunday night, the agency reported.
Authorities said Dozer, who acts younger than his 8 years, was last seen in the area of Park Drive in Kelseyville on Sunday at approximately 8:30 p.m.
He is reported to be very friendly.
Anyone who locates him or has information about him is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-263-2690.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department has welcomed a new dispatcher and a new officer.
During Thursday’s Clearlake City Council meeting, Police Chief Andrew White swore in new police officer, Melinda Wymer, and new police dispatcher, Kristiana Outen.
“Recruitment and retention are a top priority for our agency and are critical to providing quality service and reducing crime,” said White.
“Officer Wymer is a familiar face, having worked in various jobs at Clearlake Police Department. Notably, she first joined the department after graduating from one of our citizens’ academies. We look forward to seeing the positive impact she will make in her new position,” White said.
“Dispatcher Outen was born and raised in Lake County and worked her way up through the ranks of the local CHP Explorer program. We are excited to welcome her to our organization,” he added.
With the addition of Wymer, White said his agency now has five female officers. That’s out of a total of 24 sworn personnel – from officers to sergeants, command staff and White himself.
Retiring Clearlake Mayor Nick Bennett, who worked for the Clearlake Police Department for 20 years as a sergeant, told Lake County News that the current number of female officers is the most the agency has ever had.
“We continue to encourage our employees to reach their personal career goals and Officer Wymer, who began as a volunteer with our police department and continued through her career path to animal control officer and now police officer, embodies the determination we love to see,” said City Manager Alan Flora. “Additionally, police dispatcher Outen is another employee who lives in and works for her community. We continue working to further the council's strategic plan goal to make Clearlake a safer, cleaner city.”
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week will discuss a tribal trust application and streamlining cannabis rules.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx . Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
In an untimed item, the board will consider a response to the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ invitation to provide comment on the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake’s latest land acquisition application.
The Lake County GIS system shows the parcel number as belonging to a half-acre property at 650 E. State Highway 20 in Upper Lake.
The tribe is seeking to move the parcel into trust. County staff said there will be a very small loss of property tax revenue.
“The tribe has demolished and removed a single residence (mobile home) from the property and the land is currently undeveloped. No additional improvements or development are planned, preserving the character of the area,” according to a report from County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson.
Staff is recommending that the board approve a letter to the BIA taking a position of support for the tribe’s application.
In another untimed item, the board – sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors – will consider a resolution establishing a streamlined process for processing cannabis cultivation permits through the issuance of temporary and provisional permits as well as a resolution adopting a policy for the collection of taxes pursuant to the Lake County Cannabis Cultivation Tax Ordinance.
In closed session, the board will continue its discussion of the appointment of a new registrar of voters.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Adopt proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as Military Appreciation Month in Lake County.
5.2: Adopt proclamation designating the week of May 18 to 24 as National Safe Boating Week in Lake County.
5.3: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held April 2, 9, 16 and 23.
5.4: Adopt resolution approving the application of the Lake County Arts Council for the California Arts Council Grant for FY 2019-20 and authorizing the Lake County Arts Council to Execute the grant contract.
5.5: Approve amendment two between the county of Lake and Lake Indigent Defense for public defender services agreement dated Feb. 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, to extend the term of the agreement to Oct. 31, 2019, for a total of $2,310,000, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.6: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, adopt resolution authorizing participation in the FARMER Program and authorizing the APCO to sign all program documents.
5.7: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, adopt resolution authorizing participation in the Prescribed Fire Program, and authorizing the APCO to sign all program documents.
5.8: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, adopt resolution authorizing continuing participation in AB 617 Community Air Protection Program, and authorizing the APCO to sign and execute the grant agreement and all program documents.
5.9: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, approve Carl Moyer Program bus replacement with Middletown Unified School District for two school buses, and authorization for the APCO to sign the agreements.
5.10: Approve amendment one to the agreement between the county of Lake and Victor Treatment Centers Inc. for specialty mental health services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.11: Approve amendment one to the agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. for the Lake County WRAPAROUND (WRAP) Program, foster care program and Intensive Treatment Foster Care (ITFC) Program for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and authorize the board chair to sign the amendment.
5.12: Adopt the resolution approving the standard agreement between the county of Lake and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the period of Aug. 4, 2018, through June 30, 2019, in order to fund the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program and authorize the Behavioral Health Services administrator to sign the amendment.
5.13: Adopt resolution authorizing the Health Services Department Environmental Health Division to apply for and receive grant funding from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for local enforcement agency grants for fiscal years beginning July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024, not to exceed five years from the date of adoption.
5.14: a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and b) approve the contract for temporary heavy equipment rental between the county of Lake and Elms Equipment Rental Inc. for an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.15: Adopt resolution expressing support for Rotary Club of Lakeport’s Konocti Challenge bicycling event.
5.16: Adopt resolution delegating to the Lake County Public Works director the ministerial authority to obtain certain temporary construction easements up to $10,000 required for Clayton Creek Road at Clayton Creek Bridge Replacement Project.
5.17: Adopt resolution ordering approval of final parcel map and the signing of the final parcel map (BETAT PM 16-05).
5.18: Adopt proclamation designating the week of May 12 to 18 as Law Enforcement Week in Lake County.
5.19: Approve memorandum of agreement with various entities for mutual aid provided during the River and Ranch (Mendocino Complex) fires.
5.20: Approve the submission of the 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 annual reports of the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund and Commissary account.
5.21: Approve to exceed the 900 hour extra help limit for Marine Patrol Deputy Sheriff Kevin Odom, Lloyd Wells, Emil Devincenzi, Brenndon Bosse and Dennis Ostini.
5.22: Approve request for reimbursement in the amount of $103.40 on a late claim for Maria Allen as the charge had been made on the employee's credit card in error.
5.23: Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors, approve budget transfer and new capital asset in the amount of $35,000 for purchase of oil spill response trailer and equipment and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:10 a.m.: (a) Presentation of proclamation designating the Week of May 18 to 24 as National Safe Boating Week in Lake County; (b) presentation of proclamation designating the week of May 12 to 18 as Law Enforcement Week in Lake County; and (c) presentation of proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as Military Appreciation Month in Lake County.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of response to the Bureau of Indian Affairs invitation to provide comment on the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake’s Land acquisition application.
7.3: (a) Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, consideration of resolution establishing a streamlined process for processing cannabis cultivation permits through the issuance of temporary and provisional permits; and (b) consideration of a resolution adopting a policy for the collection of taxes pursuant to the Lake County Cannabis Cultivation Tax Ordinance.
7.4: Consideration of amendment three to the agreement between the county of Lake and Native American Mental Health Services dba North American Mental Health Services (NAMHS) for Fiscal Year 2018-19 in the amount of $745,840 for a new contract total of $1,045,840 and authorize the chair to sign.
7.5: Consideration of amendment two to the agreement between the county of Lake and Lake Family Resource Center for the provision of the FEMA based Immediate Services Program and known as Cal Hope for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and Fiscal Year 2019-20 for an increase of $488,976.42 and a new contract maximum of $642,254.66, and authorize the chair to sign.
7.6: Consideration of an exception to LCEA Unit 4 MOU requirement for a 75 percent health stipend for a recent retiree.
7.7: Consideration of Contract Change Order No. 2 for the Lower Lake Parks Maintenance Facility Project, Bid No. 18-17.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): County of Lake, et al. v. PG&E, et al.
8.2: Public employee appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Appointment of registrar of voters.
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The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 and online at https://countyoflake.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx . Accompanying board documents, the agenda and archived board meeting videos also are available at that link.
In an untimed item, the board will consider a response to the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ invitation to provide comment on the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake’s latest land acquisition application.
The Lake County GIS system shows the parcel number as belonging to a half-acre property at 650 E. State Highway 20 in Upper Lake.
The tribe is seeking to move the parcel into trust. County staff said there will be a very small loss of property tax revenue.
“The tribe has demolished and removed a single residence (mobile home) from the property and the land is currently undeveloped. No additional improvements or development are planned, preserving the character of the area,” according to a report from County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson.
Staff is recommending that the board approve a letter to the BIA taking a position of support for the tribe’s application.
In another untimed item, the board – sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors – will consider a resolution establishing a streamlined process for processing cannabis cultivation permits through the issuance of temporary and provisional permits as well as a resolution adopting a policy for the collection of taxes pursuant to the Lake County Cannabis Cultivation Tax Ordinance.
In closed session, the board will continue its discussion of the appointment of a new registrar of voters.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1: Adopt proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as Military Appreciation Month in Lake County.
5.2: Adopt proclamation designating the week of May 18 to 24 as National Safe Boating Week in Lake County.
5.3: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meetings held April 2, 9, 16 and 23.
5.4: Adopt resolution approving the application of the Lake County Arts Council for the California Arts Council Grant for FY 2019-20 and authorizing the Lake County Arts Council to Execute the grant contract.
5.5: Approve amendment two between the county of Lake and Lake Indigent Defense for public defender services agreement dated Feb. 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, to extend the term of the agreement to Oct. 31, 2019, for a total of $2,310,000, and authorize the chair to sign.
5.6: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, adopt resolution authorizing participation in the FARMER Program and authorizing the APCO to sign all program documents.
5.7: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, adopt resolution authorizing participation in the Prescribed Fire Program, and authorizing the APCO to sign all program documents.
5.8: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, adopt resolution authorizing continuing participation in AB 617 Community Air Protection Program, and authorizing the APCO to sign and execute the grant agreement and all program documents.
5.9: Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, approve Carl Moyer Program bus replacement with Middletown Unified School District for two school buses, and authorization for the APCO to sign the agreements.
5.10: Approve amendment one to the agreement between the county of Lake and Victor Treatment Centers Inc. for specialty mental health services for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.11: Approve amendment one to the agreement between the county of Lake and Redwood Community Services Inc. for the Lake County WRAPAROUND (WRAP) Program, foster care program and Intensive Treatment Foster Care (ITFC) Program for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and authorize the board chair to sign the amendment.
5.12: Adopt the resolution approving the standard agreement between the county of Lake and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the period of Aug. 4, 2018, through June 30, 2019, in order to fund the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program and authorize the Behavioral Health Services administrator to sign the amendment.
5.13: Adopt resolution authorizing the Health Services Department Environmental Health Division to apply for and receive grant funding from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for local enforcement agency grants for fiscal years beginning July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024, not to exceed five years from the date of adoption.
5.14: a) Waive the formal bidding process, pursuant to Lake County Code Section 38.2, as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services; and b) approve the contract for temporary heavy equipment rental between the county of Lake and Elms Equipment Rental Inc. for an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 and authorize the chair to sign.
5.15: Adopt resolution expressing support for Rotary Club of Lakeport’s Konocti Challenge bicycling event.
5.16: Adopt resolution delegating to the Lake County Public Works director the ministerial authority to obtain certain temporary construction easements up to $10,000 required for Clayton Creek Road at Clayton Creek Bridge Replacement Project.
5.17: Adopt resolution ordering approval of final parcel map and the signing of the final parcel map (BETAT PM 16-05).
5.18: Adopt proclamation designating the week of May 12 to 18 as Law Enforcement Week in Lake County.
5.19: Approve memorandum of agreement with various entities for mutual aid provided during the River and Ranch (Mendocino Complex) fires.
5.20: Approve the submission of the 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 annual reports of the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund and Commissary account.
5.21: Approve to exceed the 900 hour extra help limit for Marine Patrol Deputy Sheriff Kevin Odom, Lloyd Wells, Emil Devincenzi, Brenndon Bosse and Dennis Ostini.
5.22: Approve request for reimbursement in the amount of $103.40 on a late claim for Maria Allen as the charge had been made on the employee's credit card in error.
5.23: Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors, approve budget transfer and new capital asset in the amount of $35,000 for purchase of oil spill response trailer and equipment and authorize the chair to sign.
TIMED ITEMS
6.2, 9:10 a.m.: (a) Presentation of proclamation designating the Week of May 18 to 24 as National Safe Boating Week in Lake County; (b) presentation of proclamation designating the week of May 12 to 18 as Law Enforcement Week in Lake County; and (c) presentation of proclamation designating the month of May 2019 as Military Appreciation Month in Lake County.
UNTIMED ITEMS
7.2: Consideration of response to the Bureau of Indian Affairs invitation to provide comment on the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake’s Land acquisition application.
7.3: (a) Sitting as the Lake County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, consideration of resolution establishing a streamlined process for processing cannabis cultivation permits through the issuance of temporary and provisional permits; and (b) consideration of a resolution adopting a policy for the collection of taxes pursuant to the Lake County Cannabis Cultivation Tax Ordinance.
7.4: Consideration of amendment three to the agreement between the county of Lake and Native American Mental Health Services dba North American Mental Health Services (NAMHS) for Fiscal Year 2018-19 in the amount of $745,840 for a new contract total of $1,045,840 and authorize the chair to sign.
7.5: Consideration of amendment two to the agreement between the county of Lake and Lake Family Resource Center for the provision of the FEMA based Immediate Services Program and known as Cal Hope for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and Fiscal Year 2019-20 for an increase of $488,976.42 and a new contract maximum of $642,254.66, and authorize the chair to sign.
7.6: Consideration of an exception to LCEA Unit 4 MOU requirement for a 75 percent health stipend for a recent retiree.
7.7: Consideration of Contract Change Order No. 2 for the Lower Lake Parks Maintenance Facility Project, Bid No. 18-17.
CLOSED SESSION
8.1: Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54956.9(d)(1): County of Lake, et al. v. PG&E, et al.
8.2: Public employee appointment pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957(b)(1): Appointment of registrar of voters.
Email Elizabeth Larson at