Trial in limbo
MISS: The future of the Paul Braden-Orlando Lopez trial remains uncertain following objections to testimony by a Clearlake Police sergeant about alleged statements made by Lopez days after the shooting. Written briefs on issues raised during Thursday”s abbreviated court session are due in the days to come.
Perfect pairing
HIT: Lake County Winegrape Commission spokespeople and county government officials talked Tuesday about several out-of-state wine industry trade shows they attended earlier this year in an effort to spread the word about Lake County wines.
March of honor
HIT: Supervisors adopted a proclamation Tuesday to honor Chuck March, who served as Lake County Farm Bureau executive director for 14 years.
Lost, not found
MISS: A county jail inmate walked away from his work detail outside the facility grounds Monday morning. His whereabouts are unknown.
Communication breakdown
MISS: Inquiries to LCSO from the Record-Bee regarding updates have gone unanswered.
Calling all sources
HIT: When Lakeport Police Department began the search for a man suspected of indecent exposure, they called, sent email, and shared information with outside counties and readers via social media.
HIT: Kelseyville photographer Lyle Madeson wins Grand Prize in the California Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest. Madeson”s wife, Deanna was also in the running for the top prize. Fellow Lake County photographers Lila Worthington and Ron Keas also entered the contest.
Breathe the air
HIT: Congratulations to Lake County for recognition of another year with the cleanest air in the state.
Lockdown
MISS: A bomb scare at the Veterans Affairs clinic in Clearlake on Thursday.
HIT: The Clearlake Police Department, Lake County Fire Protection District and Veterans Affairs law enforcement for promptly and calmly handling the bomb scare at the VA clinic Thursday.
Movin” on up
HIT: To Upper Lake High School students for advancing to the national level in the robotics competition.
?Bully” for you
HIT: The documentary “Bully” opened Friday at Lakeport Cinema 5. This documentary about bullying in schools that is sure to spark crucial dialog.
MISS: Numerous incidents are reported daily from schools in this county and all over the nation, of violent and demeaning behaviors.
In athletics
HIT: Clear Lake pitcher Ryan Hodges threw his
second consecutive shutout in a win over Upper Lake.
HIT: Upper Lake”s Kat Edmonds slugged a grand slam in a softball win over Tomales, the Cougars” third grand slam of the season.
HIT: Middletown track and field athlete Nick Dellia has broken his own school record in the shotput four times this season.
HIT: Clear Lake second baseman Heather White slugged her first home run of the season and drove in four runs in a 6-3 softball victory over Cloverdale in a battle for first place.
MISS: St. Helena varsity baseball coach Brandon Farrell got the heave-ho in his team”s first league loss, 5-2, at Kelseyville on Tuesday, for arguing balls and streaks and unsportsmanlike conduct.
