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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies took four men into custody early Tuesday morning in connection to a series of commercial burglaries in Lake and Mendocino counties.
The sheriff’s office credited the arrests to “quick action, strong teamwork, and solid communication between agencies.”
Around 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, the Lake County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a report that four individuals forced entry into Upper Lake Grocery by smashing the front door.
About 10 minutes later, Sheriff’s Dispatch received another report of a burglary in progress at Dollar General in Nice, along with a suspect vehicle description.
Deputies responded to both locations, but the suspects had already taken off, reportedly heading eastbound on Highway 20, officials said.
A deputy monitoring radio traffic positioned along the highway spotted a vehicle matching the description and conducted a traffic stop due to an obstructed rear license plate. The sheriff’s office said additional deputies arrived and detained the four individuals inside the vehicle.
During the investigation, deputies found a large amount of U.S. currency and a significant quantity of merchandise believed to be stolen from the Lake County businesses.
Inside the vehicle were numerous cartons of cigarettes, cigars, lottery tickets, phone chargers, coin rolls, loose currency, and other stolen items, along with burglary tools, including a crowbar.
While deputies were still on scene, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office advised that they were investigating a burglary earlier that morning at the Forks Ranch Market in Ukiah. The property located inside the suspect vehicle closely matched items reported stolen in that case as well.
Mendocino County deputies responded to assist and confirmed the suspects were in possession of stolen property from the Forks Ranch Market. Investigators from the California Lottery also assisted with the stolen lottery products.
Further investigation showed the vehicle and additional property were also linked to a burglary being investigated by the Ukiah Police Department.
“Thanks to strong collaboration between community members, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, the Ukiah Police Department, and the California Lottery, the suspects were identified and taken into custody,” the Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The following individuals were booked into the Hill Road Correctional Facility on felony charges related to burglary, vandalism, and possession of stolen property:
• Demare Burgess, 30, of San Leandro;
• Daniel Goodwin, 24, of Sacramento;
• Tobias Menefee, 26, of Sacramento;
• Simeon Reed, 23, of Sacramento.
The majority of the stolen property has been recovered and is being returned to the affected businesses, officials said.
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office thanked the public and its partner agencies for their quick reporting, teamwork and continued commitment to community safety.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Dispatch at 707-263-2690.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol said it arrested the driver in a solo-vehicle wreck early Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The crash occurred at around 2 a.m. Monday on Highway 29 near Point Lakeview Road, near Lower Lake.
Sgt. Josh Dye of the CHP’s Clear Lake Area office said an Infiniti G35 sedan crashed into a tree.
Dye said the vehicle’s passenger, a 15-year-old, suffered a broken leg and a head injury, but was conscious when officers arrived.
The teen was transported to Adventist Health Clear Lake, according to Dye’s report.
The CHP arrested the driver on suspicion of DUI, Dye said.
Dye said the crash remains under investigation.
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The North American Aerospace Defense Command is tracking Santa on Dec. 24 and celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe, delivering presents to children.
The NORAD Tracks Santa website features Santa’s North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, movie theater, holiday music, web store and more. The website is available in nine languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese and Korean.
On Dec. 24, trackers worldwide can call 1-877-HI-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) to ask our live operators about Santa’s location from 4 a.m. to midnight MST.
Additionally, they are introducing a web-based calling option so children without the means to reach NORAD via their phone number can call the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center directly from our NORADSanta.org website. Virtual translation services will also be able to support more than 200 languages via their call center.
While live operators will be unavailable after midnight MST, trackers can continue to follow Santa’s flight until 3 a.m. on Dec. 25 by calling and listening to their Interactive Voice Response system or visiting their website.
NORAD Tracks Santa is a global experience, and the U.S. and Canadian personnel of NORAD are proud to continue the tradition of delighting families everywhere.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — State officials have predeployed emergency resources in Lake and other counties in preparation for powerful winter storms that are forecast to sweep across California this week.
On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state is taking early, coordinated action to protect communities ahead of the severe weather.
The National Weather Service forecasts a series of storms bringing continued heavy precipitation, flood watches, high winds and mountain snow across the state through the end of the year.
The governor emphasized that California’s proactive planning and unified response are aimed at minimizing impacts, preventing loss of life, and supporting local governments before, during and after the storms.
“When severe weather threatens our communities, we don’t wait to react. We get ahead of it. California’s highly trained and skilled personnel are essential elements of the state’s emergency rescue and response system,” said Newsom.
Coordinated state readiness
With forecasters warning of heavy rain, strong winds, and flood risks in multiple regions, state agencies have pre-positioned emergency crews, equipment, and resources statewide to respond rapidly and keep Californians safe — especially as families travel and gather during the holiday week.
At the governor’s direction, state agencies and emergency management partners are advancing readiness and response operations to keep Californians safe.
Cal OES and California National Guard deploy resources
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, or Cal OES, is moving to around-the-clock operations and working closely with local governments to pre-deploy resources to respond effectively to new incidents, minimizing the potential impact of mud and debris flows, including potential flash flooding, especially in areas that have burned in recent wildfires.
The pre-deployed resources to Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lake, Los Angeles, Marin, Mendocino, Nevada, Orange, Plumas, Sonoma and Ventura counties include 45 fire engines, 10 swiftwater rescue teams, six hand crews, five dozers, four loaders, three helicopters, one incident management team, one Urban Search and Rescue Team, and over 225 personnel so far.
In Lake County, two government engines were assigned from 8 a.m. Saturday through Tuesday at 6 p.m.
The California National Guard has air and ground assets available statewide for potential response, including aviation assets and high-water vehicles.
Find the most up-to-date information on county pre-positions and available shelters here.
Caltrans and CHP protect California’s roadways
Caltrans has prepositioned staff, equipment, and material for potentially critical locations impacted by snow, flooding, and rock or mudslides.
In the high Sierra alone, more than 1,700 maintenance personnel are working 24-hour shifts with 1,300 pieces of snow-clearing equipment to keep California’s mountain roadways open. Across the state, 77 locations are stocked with 17,613 tons of salt to support snow removal.
Throughout the storm, the California Highway Patrol will remain actively engaged in protecting public safety by assisting with roadway closures, managing traffic in affected areas, and responding to any vehicle collisions involving drivers traveling at unsafe speeds for conditions.
As the holiday travel period approaches, CHP officers will continue a heightened presence on the roadways to help keep motorists safe during periods of increased traffic and ongoing winter weather.
Natural Resources Agency response
The Department of Water Resources has activated its Flood Operations Center to monitor river levels and coordinate with local, state, and federal partners.
Four million sandbags are prepositioned statewide, including 55,000 super sacks — giant sandbags placed using heavy equipment to help prevent severe flooding during storms.
Thanks to years of planning and investment, local stormwater-capture projects are ready for rainfall, turning a downpour into a valuable water supply boost.
Cal Fire remains prepared for storm-related response, with personnel and equipment strategically positioned across the state, and will continue to coordinate closely with Cal OES, local fire agencies, and emergency managers to respond to any new incidents as they occur.
Stay vigilant
Visit the administration’s Storm Season Safety resource, designed as a single location featuring tips and best practices in all conditions.
Visit Listos California’s Storm Season Safety resource page for winter weather preparedness materials in over 15 languages.
Sign up for local emergency alerts at Ready.ca.gov.
Monitor the news and other trusted sources of information to stay aware of mudslides and debris flows, especially in burn scar areas.
Prepare an emergency go-bag with essential supplies, water, medication, and important documents. Find a full checklist here.
Stay off the roads whenever possible. If travel is unavoidable, check real-time conditions and drive at reduced speeds, avoiding standing water or debris on the roadway.
Never walk or drive through floodwaters — turn around, don’t drown. Even six inches of moving water can sweep a person off their feet, and as little as one foot can carry a vehicle away.
Avoid parking under trees or power lines during high winds or heavy rain, as saturated soil can cause trees to uproot or fall unexpectedly.
If you see a downed power line, always assume it is energized — stay back at least 30 feet and call 9-1-1 or your utility provider.
Check on neighbors, especially older adults or those with disabilities or access and functional needs, to ensure they are safe.
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