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The quake was reported at 1:57 a.m., according to the US Geological Survey.
It was recorded at a depth of 2.2 miles right at the steamfield, six miles west southwest of Cobb and seven miles west northwest of Anderson Springs, the survey reported.
Fifteen quake reports from eight zip codes – Kelseyville, Middletown, Hidden Valley, Calistoga, San Ramon, San Jose, Cloverdale and Geyserville – were submitted to the US Geological Survey.
A 3.0-magnitude earthquake was reported near The Geysers on Nov. 18, as Lake County News has reported.
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Kenneth Mark West, 26, a transient who lived between Ukiah and Willits, died after he was hit in an incident that occurred at 8:30 a.m. in the 2200 block of N. State Street, according to Capt. Kurt Smallcomb of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office.
Smallcomb said the California Highway Patrol is conducting the investigation.
Traffic control was reportedly in effect around the area as the investigation took place.
Reports from the scene indicated a yellow three-axle semi truck seen heading southbound from the crash scene may have been involved.
Shortly before 3 p.m. a CHP officer reportedly made contact with a possible suspect in the incident, but no additional details of that contact were available Thursday night.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – A Kelseyville man is in custody after he assaulted a detective who was attempting to conduct a parole compliance check.
Steven Greg Humphries, 34, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 29, according to a report from Michelle Gonzalez of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
On Nov. 29 at approximately 4:28 p.m., members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force spotted Humphries walking eastbound across the Main Street Bridge in Kelseyville. Gonzalez reported that Humphries was known by Task Force detectives to be on active state parole.
When one of the task force members approached Humphries and asked him if he was on parole, Humphries attempted to throw a small backpack he was carrying over the edge of the bridge, Gonzalez reported.
She said Humphries was taken to the ground by the detectives, but continued to violently resist their actions. A passing motorist quickly came to the aid of the detectives and assisted in subduing Humphries.
Once handcuffs and leg restraints were placed on the Humphries, medics responded to medically clear him. Gonzalez said he refused medical treatment.
During a search of the backpack Narcotics Detectives located a glass pipe with a white residue, 11 small baggies with a clear crystalline substance, which tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine, weighing a total of one ounce; a digital scale, packaging materials and marijuana.
Humphries was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility where he was booked for possession of a controlled substance for sale, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, violation of his parole, and battery on a peace officer, Gonzalez said.
On Wednesday Humphries remained in custody without bail due to a parole hold. Neither Humphries or the sheriff’s detectives were seriously injured during the altercation, according to Gonzalez.
Anyone with information that can assist the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force in eradicating narcotics is encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.
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Christopher Fox, 37, of Laguna Niguel and Curtis Melone (AKA Curtis Kubat), 37, of Huntington Beach were arrested Tuesday on 37 felony counts, including conspiracy, grand theft and unlawful collection of advance fees.
They are being held at the Orange County Jail on $500,000 bail and will be arraigned today in Orange County Superior Court, Harris’ office reported.
Fox and Melone – along with King Harris III, 42, of St. Louis, Missouri – allegedly collected more than $6 million in up-front fees through Orange County- based Green Credit Solutions.
The Attorney General's Office will seek extradition of King Harris, who currently faces federal mail and wire fraud charges in Missouri.
"Homeowners continue to struggle throughout California and across the country to hang onto their homes, and this prosecution is another warning to predators who would seek to profit from their distress: this kind of criminal conduct will meet with swift and certain consequences," Attorney General Harris said.
She advised that homeowners should never pay up-front fees to reduce their loans.
“Californians who face mortgage difficulties should instead contact a nonprofit housing counselor, either through www.HUD.gov or a local nonprofit housing clinic, to learn about the mortgage process and their rights as homeowners,” she added.
In June 2009, the Attorney General's Office launched an investigation of Orange County- based Green Credit Solutions – later renamed Guardian Credit Services and Get My Credit Grade – in response to numerous consumer complaints filed with the office, as well as with the Better Business Bureau, the California Department of Real Estate and the State Bar of California.
Through witness interviews, analysis of the company's marketing materials, and its business and financial records, Department of Justice investigators uncovered a scheme in which thousands of victims paid $3,500 for what they believed were attorney-backed loan modification services to reduce their interest rates, monthly payments or principal balance.
From November 2008 to October 2009, Fox, Melone and King Harris collected more than $6 million from thousands of homeowners across California and nationwide.
Victims were told their funds would be held in a so-called "attorney escrow account" until services were completed. In fact, those fees were often deposited into the account of a disbarred attorney and then promptly transferred to GCS.
Likewise, the company fraudulently claimed that loan modification services would be performed by attorneys; King Harris is a disbarred Tennessee attorney and marketing materials referred to his alleged partners at the defunct law firm of "Smith Harris PLLC."
In May, Attorney General Harris formed a Mortgage Fraud Strike Force to investigate and prosecute mortgage fraud. In August, the Strike Force filed its first suit against a law firm that took millions from desperate homeowners.
In California, foreclosure consultants are prohibited by law from collecting money before services are performed.
For more tips on how to avoid mortgage fraud and other resources, and to report fraud or file a complaint, visit http://oag.ca.gov/consumers/loan-modification.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A generous Lake County resident has made a donation that police intend to use to help the community’s children.
Clearlake Police Sgt. Rodd Joseph said that on Wednesday, Dec. 7, a Lake County resident who wishes to remain anonymous, donated approximately 40 packages, each containing a brand new children’s blanket and a stuffed animal.
The donations were made and obtained by a group of volunteers for the purposes that law enforcement officers might hand these out to children in need during law enforcement contact, Joseph said.
He said the packages will go a long way in helping children during difficult times.
The packages already have been dispersed to all Clearlake officers and detectives, who will hand them out during the holiday season.
The Clearlake Police Department greatly appreciates this group’s efforts and any persons who make donations such as this, Joseph said.
Though the resident wishes to remain anonymous, persons wishing to donate funds to this group to help purchase the blankets and stuffed animals can contact Joseph at 707-994-8251.
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On Tuesday, a bat found near the intersections of Point Lake View Road and Anderson Road in Lower Lake tested positive for the rabies virus, according to Animal Care and Control Director Bill Davidson.
Davidson said the bat had been in contact with a neighborhood pet and the appropriate rabies treatment protocols are being taken for the family involved.
“We would like to take this opportunity to remind all residents to make certain their family pets are currently vaccinated against rabies and that contact with wild animals should be avoided,” Davidson said.
He said humans can be exposed to rabies carried by bats through direct contact, bites or scratches. Inapparent exposure can occur when a bat is present in a room where people are sleeping.
If a possible exposure has occurred, the bat should be carefully trapped and submitted for testing whenever possible, Davidson said.
Questions about the need for treatment to prevent rabies can be directed to Lake County Public Health at 707-263-1090 or 1-800-794-9291, or if you or your pet comes into contact with a wild animal, please contact the Animal Care and Control Department at 707-263-0278.
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