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Michael Wayne Anduja, 23, of Lower Lake was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of exhibiting a firearm and felony possession of a dangerous weapon. He was booked into the Lake County Jail with bail set at $10,000, according to jail records.
Clearlake Police Sgt. Brenda Crandall said a call came in to police at about 11:47 a.m. reporting a man had brandished a short-barreled shotgun at several people at 18th and Phillips avenues.
The suspect, Anduja, then fled the area prior to the officers' arrival, Crandall said.
“Highlands Academy and Yuba College were contacted for lockdown,” said Crandall.
Several roads in the area also were reportedly shut down while the police looked for Anduja.
Police searched the area and arrested Anduja shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to the police report.
Crandall said no one was injured in the incident, and the weapon Anduja allegedly brandished was recovered.
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The California Highway Patrol reported the fatality at around 9:30 a.m. Thursday on Seigler Springs Road.
CHP and fire officials responded to the scene, where Lake County News correspondent Roger Kinney witnessed the male victim being brought up from the creek in a rescue basket.
Kinney said it appeared that the motorcycle rider went straight rather than following the lefthand turn and went into the creek as a result.
The motorcyclist reportedly was aboard a blue sport bike that was destroyed in the wreck.
The CHP offered no other details by day's end, and did not identify the crash victim.
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CLEARLAKE OAKS – Designed with the community in mind, the multipurpose Live Oak Senior Center now has a nine-passenger minibus for the transportation of Clearlake Oaks, Spring Valley or Glenhaven residents.
The center's driver will pick up riders and drop them off for a nutritious hot lunch at the senior center in Clearlake Oaks, and return them to their homes afterwards.
The center is a hub for services and activities for seniors, and a visible symbol of this lake community’s concern about its older residents, according to center Executive Director Pat Grabham. It is the place where new friends and longtime friends gather for lunch, fun and a host of other community activities.
For many of the residents it is “home away from home,” Grabham said.
Depending on demand and funding, there are plans to replace the present vehicle with a larger, more accessible 12-passenger minibus, according to Grabham. The more seniors who use this service, the more they can enhance their dignity, independence and involvement with the community.
Minibus transportation is provided for seniors five days a week, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You must call at least one day in advance. Reservations must be made the day before, and no later than 3 p.m. for next day service. Same day service is on space-available basis only.
Understandably sometimes plans change and people no longer need a ride. Please call 707-995-1950 to cancel your trip as soon as possible. This will save the senior center the cost of an unnecessary trip and allow them to provide a ride to someone else. The community's cooperation will be appreciated.
The minibus program was made possible in part by funding from a Caltrans grant and Lake Transit. The bus was donated from the Ukiah Senior Center to accommodate the increase in seniors attending the Live Oak Senior Center.
“For our seniors transportation is a major concern, especially for those who are no longer able to drive,” Grabham said. “We are delighted to provide this important additional service to improve their quality of life.
“I am thankful to all of those who made the implementation of this community service possible,” she added. “More residents will be able to attend our Live Oak Senior Center in Clearlake Oaks, to have the opportunity to have a nutritious meal, to socialize with others, and to keep living independently in their own homes. In addition to curb-to-curb service, we have plans to use the minibus for a variety of special events.”
It must be remembered that in rustic communities such as Glenhaven and Clearlake Oaks transportation needs to be provided to homebound seniors who are unable to cook their own meals, to have personal transportation, or are wheel-chair bound.
Aging often results poor motor coordination, poor eyesight or hearing, and a variety of debilitating diseases that keep elderly people homebound. Even if they have the ability to drive, they find it safer not to risk a drive to the senior center due to the health conditions they have. The minibus program primarily intends to benefit such homebound seniors, Grabham said.
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Prospective grand jurors must possess the following qualifications:
Be a citizen of the United States of the age of 18 years or older who shall have been a resident of the State and of the County for one year immediately before being selected.
Be in possession of his or her natural faculties, of ordinary intelligence, sound judgment and fair character.
Possess sufficient knowledge of the English language.
A person is not legally qualified to serve if any of the following apply:
The person is serving as a trial juror in any court of this state.
The person has been discharged as a grand juror in any court of this state within one year.
The person has been convicted of malfeasance in office or any felony or other high crime.
The person is serving as an elected public officer.
Desirable qualifications for a grand juror include the following:
Have the time to make the necessary commitment. It is not uncommon to serve 10 to 15 hours per week or more.
Be open-minded with concern for the positions and views of others.
Have the ability to work with others.
Have an interest in community affairs.
Possess investigative skills and an ability to write reports.
Have general knowledge of the functions, authorities, and responsibilities of county and city government and other civil entities.
Applications may be obtained by mailing a letter with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the grand jury coordinator, 255 N. Forbes, Fourth Floor, Lakeport, CA 95453.
Applications also are available at each Superior Court Clerk’s Office, located at 255 N. Forbes, Fourth Floor, Lakeport, or at 7000 A South Center Drive, Clearlake.
Once applicants have been screened and approved, they are randomly selected to be members of the grand jury beginning July 2010.
Applications should be returned before May 28, 2010. For additional information, contact the grand jury coordinator at 707-263-2282.
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The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit completed its marijuana season eradication opener approximately 12 miles west of Lake Sonoma in the area of Old Skaggs Springs Road, where a citizen reported finding a marijuana garden in the vicinity while hunting.
When detectives hiked into the area, they located a large garden site, leading to the eradication of 10,500 marijuana plants, Detective Sgt. Chris Bertoli reported.
The plants ranged from 3 to 4 feet in height, Bertoli said. A nearby spring had been diverted to provide the water source for the plants, and the hillside had been cleared of native vegetation to accommodate the operation. An unoccupied campsite was located in an area next to the garden, and it appeared to be only one person tending to the garden.
The estimated street value of the total plants at harvest would be $21 million dollars based on a price of $2,000 a pound.
Sheriff's officials reminded people who discover gardens on their property not to attempt to confront individuals, and to immediately leave the area.
Property owners and citizens also are encouraged to report suspicious persons and activities to the sheriff's office for investigations.
Suspicious activity could be identified as individuals observed coming and going from remote areas at abnormal hours; Bertoli said these same subjects could be dressed in camouflage clothing, vehicles observed parked along roadways for no apparent reason for long periods of time, and individuals attempting to leave camping supplies along roadways in rural areas.
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The students took part in the graduation ceremony in front of an auditorium filled with family and friends.
“This program has given the students the ability to make better choices,” explained Vice Principal Andy Goodwin about the intensive program.
Participation in DARE also demonstrated the students’ commitment, Goodwin said, as participation in the nine-week program took them away from their free time.
Taught by Lakeport Police Department’s School Resource Officer Stephanie Green, the curriculum covered resisting peer pressure, drug abuse resistance, healthy relationships and confidence in making healthy choices.
Prior to completing the program, all students were required to complete a report reflecting what they learned from the DARE program and how it affects their personal decision-making, according to a Lakeport Police statement.
The fifth and sixth graders also performed several skits that highlighted the lessons learned in the program – from resisting peer pressure, to making healthy life choices.
“It’s not just about drugs,” explained Green. “It’s about choices in life. All choices.”
Lakeport Police Chief Kevin Burke reminded the students that, as they go through life, they should give back to their communities by being positive role models. He reminded them that they can only control themselves – and the choices that they make.
Founded in Los Angeles in 1983, DARE is now an international program used throughout the United States and in more than 40 countries worldwide. It's designed to educate children about resisting drugs, gangs and violence.
The graduation ceremony was presented by the Lakeport Police Department in conjunction with the Lakeport Unified School District.
For more information about the D.A.R.E. program, visit www.dare.com.
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