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LAKEPORT, Calif. – A “Funky Dozen” celebration of Christmas comes to the Soper Reese Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16.
Led by Larry Thompson, the band focuses on favorites from the 1970s, but also pulls the best from the 1980s and 1990s, to provide high energy music that keeps the dance floor crowded.
As the name suggests, the band features 12 talented musicians, but not always the same 12. Part of the band's strength is their fluid mixture of core members and new musicians who bring great infusions of style and experience, helping the band stay true to its roots while it continues to grow and evolve.
Twelve members blend to create a powerful sound, melding classic guitar and percussion with a brass section to blow the roof off, topped off with male and female vocalists who use their voices as instruments in their own right.
They cite a wide variety of musical influences, including Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Aretha Franklin, KC and the Sunshine Band, Sly and the Family Stone, James Brown, The Isley Bros and Patty Labelle, among others.
All seats for this special “Third Friday Live” holiday celebration are $15, with open seating. The dance floor will be open.
Tickets will be available online at www.SoperReeseTheatre.com , or at The Travel Center, 1265 S. Main, Lakeport, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information call 707-263-0577.
NORTH COAST, Calif. – On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Clear Lake Cardinals sent 18 wrestlers – eight boys and 10 girls – to the CMC Novice Tournament to start off the season.
After some very exciting matches they were able to bring home 16 total medals: six golds, four silvers and six bronze.
The medal count is as follows.
Gold medalists:
Boys: Roman Uribe (111 lbs.) and Brandon Dickey (138 lbs.) each had 2 pins, while Justin Cantrell (150 lbs.) had 3 pins and each went 3-0.
Girls: Mavis Pyorre (108 lbs.) went 2-0 with 1 pin. Ashley Vasquez (187 lbs.) and Kally Vinson (264 lbs.) each went 2-0 with two pins.
Silver medalists:
Boys: Frank Weiler (225 lbs.) went 1-1.
Girls: Madi Ferguson (130 lbs.), Shelby Butcher (187 lbs.) and Haily Vinson (264 lbs.) each went 1-1 with one pin.
Bronze medalist:
Boys: Thomas Lairson (125 lbs.) and Frankie Sturr (130 lbs.) each went 1-2 with one pin. Johnny Strate (163 lbs.).
Girls: Scarlett Ballard (124 lbs.) went 1-2 with one pin. Merari Alvarez (187 lbs.) and Samantha Bruno (264 lbs.) each wrestled up.
Also wrestling tough for the Cardinals was Hayden Eastham (Boys 125 lbs.) and Shyanne Chapin (Girls 124lbs.).
“They all wrestled great, it’s going to be a fun season!” said Head Coach Aiden Pierson.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Police have taken into custody two female suspects – one of them a juvenile – for a Monday night stabbing in the city's downtown.
Police Chief Brad Rasmussen said a detailed and ongoing investigation by numerous Lakeport Police officers led to the arrest of the two female suspects, both residents of Upper Lake.
At 7:20 p.m. Tuesday Elysia Raylene Sandoval, 20, was located at her residence and arrested, Rasmussen said.
Rasmussen said Sandoval was booked at the Lake County Correctional Facility Wednesday morning on felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon, battery with serious bodily injury and attempted murder.
Jail records show that her bail has been set at $200,000, with her arraignment tentatively set for Friday.
Then, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, the second female suspect, a 14-year-old juvenile, was located at her residence and arrested, Rasmussen said.
The juvenile was transported to the Lake County Probation Department and turned over to them
for juvenile booking procedures, according to Rasmussen.
Rasmussen said the investigation revealed that on Monday night the two female subjects were at Library Park, along with a third female identified as a 22-year-old Lakeport resident, consuming
alcoholic beverages.
Shortly after 9 p.m., the 52-year-old male victim walked past the location of the suspects and looked at them, Rasmussen said.
Sandoval took offense and engaged in a verbal exchange with the male, who after a short time continued on his way towards Main Street, according to Rasmussen.
Rasmussen said Sandoval made statements about assaulting the male with a knife and asked the 14-year-old to assist her by retrieving a knife, which the 14-year-old did.
Sandoval then ran after the victim and proceeded to stab him. All three females then left the area on foot, Rasmussen said.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Rasmussen said no further arrests are expected but the investigation remains active and ongoing. He added that additional information on the case won't be released until the investigation is final.
Anyone who may have information on this incident or the activities of these female suspects in Lakeport on Monday evening is asked to contact officers by sending a private message on the department's Facebook page @LakeportPolice, emailing
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The man who authorities say shot four people and killed one of them last week at a Clearlake Oaks home made his first court appearance this week.
Ezequiel Bravo Jr., 24, of Clearlake was arraigned on Monday afternoon, according to Chief Deputy District Attorney Richard Hinchcliff.
Investigators said Bravo forced his way into the home of his in-laws, Robert and Stephanie Brown, at the Elem Indian Colony at around 2 a.m. on Dec. 1.
Bravo, who is reported to be estranged from his wife, shot his wife's parents, her aunt Theresa Brown and Theresa Brown's 6-year-old daughter, as Lake County News has reported.
Theresa Brown, 45, died of her injuries. Her family members were hospitalized and are reported to be recovering.
Bravo fled the scene and was arrested several hours later in Clearlake at Pomo Elementary School, authorities said.
Hinchcliff said he charged Bravo with one count of murder, four counts of attempted murder, assault with a firearm and various other charges that include gun use allegations.
If convicted, Bravo is facing life in prison, Hinchcliff said.
Also at Monday's arraignment, Bravo's bail was raised from the initial $1 million at the time of his arrest to $7 million, Hinchcliff said.
Hinchcliff said the District Attorney's Office so far only has bare bones investigative reports from the sheriff's office, as the investigation is still ongoing.
However, based on what the investigation has uncovered so far, Hinchcliff said there are indications that Bravo had previously threatened to harm one of the family members who he ended up shooting at the Brown home early Dec. 1.
While Hinchcliff charged the case, he said District Attorney Don Anderson will personally handle Bravo's prosecution.
Representing Bravo will be Angela Carter, who heads up the county's indigent defense contractor, Hinchcliff said.
Hinchcliff said Bravo is scheduled to return to court for further proceedings on Dec. 13.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Just as people plan for retirement, the California Highway Patrol urges them to plan for changing needs and abilities in their driving as they age.
The CHP joins the American Occupational Therapy Association to recognize Dec. 5 to 9 as Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.
The ability to drive safely can be affected by physical, emotional, and mental conditions. If family and friends discuss potential changes before they become an issue, older drivers can be involved in the planning. Proactive, early planning is essential for continued independence and safety on the road.
“As we age, most people want to maintain their independence, and that usually means driving,” CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said. “Discussing how long it is safe to continue driving may be difficult for family and friends, but it is important.”
Drivers aged 65 and older made up about 15 percent of the licensed drivers in California in 2014.
Data from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System show seniors were involved in 10 percent of the fatal collisions and 8.5 percent of the injury collisions in the state.
Of the 4,299 fatal collisions recorded in California in 2014, slightly more than 10 percent, or 444, involved drivers age 65 and older.
The CHP encourages drivers to consider their transportation options as they age. Ride-sharing and ride-hailing services present more alternatives than ever before for people who no longer drive.
As part of the CHP’s efforts to help California’s seniors drive safely for as long as they can, the CHP offers a two-hour Age Well, Drive Smart course.
Through this program, seniors can tune up their driving skills, refresh their knowledge of the rules of the road, and learn how to adjust to normal age-related physical and mental changes.
Information about the free classes is available from Area CHP offices or at www.chp.ca.gov .
LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Lower Lake High Drama Club will perform the Christmas musical version of the “The Velveteen Rabbit” on Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Lower Lake High multipurpose room.
The play includes talented seventh through 12th graders including: Joseph Hughes, Josh Harris, Maddison Winters, Alora Vineyard, Kayla Doud, Kealani Cabreros, Faye Rippe, Breaunna Moret, Rebecca Laurenson, Deyonse Yiggins, Maria Nevills, JerrilynCrespo, Konrad Rivera, Raelynn Guerra, Patrick Smith, Rachel Cabral, Donte Price, Kaymen Barnes and Natalie Carte.
“With a mixture of first time performers and advanced drama students the cast is filled with passion and dedication. I’m so excited to watch the students light up the stage,” said director Tracy Lahr.
The admission cost is $5.
There will be refreshments available and a gift shoppe for last-minute shopping.
Bring the entire family and get into the holiday spirit while supporting the Lower Lake High Drama Department. You’ll be glad that you did.
Lower Lake High School is located at 9430 Lake St.