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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A Clearlake man was taken into custody on numerous charges early Monday as the result of a domestic violence investigation.
John Robert Mee, 35, was arrested on charges including felony domestic violence, criminal threats, brandishing a firearm, child endangerment, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, being armed in the commission of a felony, felon in possession of pepper spray and possession of a short barreled rifle, according to Sgt. Tim Hobbs of the Clearlake Police Department.
Hobbs said that at 10 p.m. Sunday Clearlake Police officers were dispatched to contact a domestic violence victim in front of the police department.
During the investigation officers discovered that the suspect Mee, had threatened to kill his wife and battered her, causing visible injuries, Hobbs said.
Officers responded to a residence in Clearlake and located Mee, who is a convicted felon and is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, according to Hobbs.
During a consent search of Mee’s residence, seven firearms and a flare launcher were located. Hobbs said several young children were inside the residence and had access to several of the firearms.
Mee was prohibited from possessing all the firearms due to his prior felony convictions, Hobbs said.
Hobbs said Mee was arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail.
Due to the severity of the domestic violence case, Hobbs said officers obtained a bail enhancement raising Mee’s bail to $350,000, and also obtained an emergency protective order for the victim.
Mee, whose booking sheet lists his occupation as a homemaker, remained in custody on Wednesday, the same day he was scheduled to appear in court, according to jail records.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Sonoma County resident Tauba Weiss was recognized Monday in the State Capitol at the annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony.
Every year during Holocaust Remembrance Week the state Assembly holds a special ceremony to recognize a Holocaust survivor, liberator or a child of a survivor from each of the Assembly districts in California.
At the Capitol, Tauba Weiss spoke in memory of her late husband and in remembrance of all lives lost during the Holocaust.
“I can never forget what I saw,” Weiss said. “Sometimes you wonder, ‘Why did I survive?’ I am here to tell you that this happened, and I need to tell the world it will never happen again. We shall never forget.”
Born in Lask, Poland in 1926, Tauba Weiss was the fourth of 10 children. She was only 12 when the war broke out in 1939. She and her family were placed in a ghetto for two years.
In 1942, a selection was made in a moving some people to the right and some to the left. Weiss, along with her father and brother went to the right, while the rest of her family went to the left. The people to the left were trucked away and killed. She never saw her mother and siblings again.
“I don’t think anyone can fully understand the horrors Tauba Weiss and other victims of the Holocaust had to endure, but we must never forget those who suffered through the Holocaust,” said Assemblymember Bill Dodd. “Tauba’s perseverance is truly inspiring, and we’re lucky she chose to become part of our community.”
Weiss was transported to the Lodz ghetto with her father and brother. For two years she was forced to work with straw, making boots for Nazi soldiers. She would often hide to avoid other selections.
From 1944 to 1945, she was transported by cattle car, without food or water, to Auschwitz, Birkenau and Stuttoff.
Eventually she was put to work in an ammunition factory in Germany, which was bombed by the Allies. Weiss hid in the basement for three days among the rubble until her father found her.
In May of 1945, she was finally liberated by Russian forces, who prevented her Nazi guards from shooting her and her fellow prisoners.
Weiss spent time in six different concentration camps during the Holocaust. In 1951 she arrived in America with her husband, father and her two sons.
She settled in Petaluma because she heard that it was a good place to raise a family and that there was a local Holocaust survivor community.
Tauba Weiss and her son, Alan Weiss, were instrumental in the establishment of a Holocaust memorial in San Francisco, overlooking the Golden Gate.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Animal Control is offering three dogs for adoption this week.
This week's dogs include mixes of Belgian Malinois, bull terrier, coonhound and Labrador Retriever.
To meet the animals, contact Marcia Taylor, the animal control outreach technician, at 707-994-8201, Extension 103, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or contact Animal Control Officer Jenna Tuller at Extension 115 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. those same days.
Also follow Clearlake Animal Control on Facebook for the latest updates.
Below are this week's available dogs.
'Howdy'
“Howdy” is a male Belgian Malinois mix, estimated to be about 8 months old.
Shelter staff said he likes to play, go for walks or jogging, and is full of happy energy.
He likes people and will make a wonderful family dog, shelter staff said.
'Kiszie'
“Kiszie” is a female coonhound and bull terrier mix who is estimated to be a year and a half old.
Shelter staff said she is microchipped, loves to play and is well mannered. She has the biggest smile.
'Wilbur'
“Wilbur” is a 2-year-old bluetick coonhound and Labrador Retriever mix.
He's a big bundle of love that needs his own family, according to shelter staff.
Wilbur loves to go for walks, is good with other dogs and is very mellow.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Three people were arrested on Saturday during a law enforcement operation focusing on probationers.
The Clearlake Police Department and Lake County Probation conducted special enforcement operations in the city of Clearlake focused on individuals on Post Release Community Supervision, or PRCS, in the Saturday operation, according to Sgt. Tim Hobbs of the Clearlake Police Department.
During the operation officers went to five locations that were preselected from a list of individuals on PRCS probation, Hobbs said. Additionally several of the individuals on PRCS probation were also registered sex offenders.
As a result of this operation, Hobbs said the following three individuals on probation were arrested:
– Brandon Taylor, 28, was arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail for being a felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition and violation of probation.
– Clint Wageman, 46, was arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail for being in possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation.
– Edward Selligner, 49, was arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail for violation of probation.
The Clearlake Police Department thanked Lake County Probation for helping to ensure this operation was successful.
Anyone with information regarding individuals on Post Release Community Supervision that are violating the terms of their probation in Clearlake can contact the Clearlake Police Department at 707-994-8251.
MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – A sell-out crowd enjoyed a beautiful spring day and entertainment at the second anniversary celebration of Middletown’s Gibson Museum and Cultural Center.
The event at the Middletown Mansion on Saturday, May 14, was headlined by two authentically portrayed skirmishes by the American Civil War Association.
A first in this area, the sham battles proved so well received that plans are underway to present a bigger and better reenactment next spring.
Historian Gene Paleno shared his collection of Lake County history and signed copies of his newly released book.
Barbara White took a break from her archeology duties with the U.S. Forest Service to amuse guests with the rigors of ladies’ dress in the 1860s.
Linda Lake, retired curator of Lake County museums, managed not to giggle while helping White wiggle into her corset.
Twice during the afternoon, musket and cannon smoke and thunder quelled the toe-tappin’ vintage music of David Neft, Don Coffin and Andi Skelton.
Scarlett O’Hara, played in the “drapery dress” (sans curtain rod) by Lori Cantrell of Hidden Valley Lake, waltzed on the green lawn and chatted with visitors. Her identical twin, Lisa Markell, had made a surprise visit from Indiana to help Lori create the flavor of the 1860s.
The bevy of Union and Confederate uniforms were the highlight of the day, a poignant reminder of the battles the nation has waged (and continues to wage) over states’ rights and the equality of all. They also were a reminder that May has long been the month to honor the veterans who fought in these battles.
Gibson Museum volunteers wish to send heartfelt thanks to all who helped make this event happen, as the proceeds will underwrite funding of museum operations for many months.
For further information, see www.thegibsonmuseum.com or write to
The AARP has launched a new Web site, www.SecureChoiceCA.aarp.org , designed to inform the public about the California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Act (Senate Bill 1234) recently introduced by Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De León.
AARP strongly supports SB 1234, which, if passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Brown, would create an auto-enrolled, supplemental retirement savings program for more than seven million private sector workers in California who do not have access to a retirement savings plan through their job.
SecureChoiceCa.aarp.org will provide up-to-date information and news about SB 1234. The site features a “take action” button that allows supporters to join a diverse coalition of supporters, such as The Small Business Majority, National Council of La Raza, SEIU, and many other organizations.
Supporters using social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #securechoiceca. AARP shares the goal of Senate President Pro Tem De León and California State Treasurer John Chiang of creating a workplace retirement savings plan that is safe, simple, and portable.
AARP California Director of Advocacy, Blanca Castro, said, “AARP is excited about the launch of SecureChoiceCA.aarp.org, and we offer our strongest support to SB 1234, which will give millions of Californians an opportunity to save for their future. AARP’s goal is to ensure that all Californians have access to a simple way to build their assets over time so they can live their best lives as they age.”