CLEARLAKE OAKS
LCSO investigates homicide in the Oaks
According to law enforcement officials, on Wednesday, at approximately 10:08, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a female victim had arrived at a local hospital after shooting a mam that had assaulted her. The assault was reported to have occurred in the 12000 block of Island Circle in Clearlake Oaks. The female victim was spoke to detectives and is cooperating with the investigation.
Deputies went to the Island Circle residence and found a man’s body at the scene. Deputies believed the injuries the man sustained were consistent with gunshot wounds. Officials said the man’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and is investigating the events. This investigation is ongoing and additional details surrounding the events will be released when available. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Todd Dunia at: 707-262-4232 or todd.dunia@lakecountyca.gov
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MENDOCINO
National Forest district offices closed for wildfire support, trainings
Mendocino National Forest district offices will be closed to allow staff to support a neighboring wildfire and receive training in a new permitting software.
District offices in Covelo and Upper Lake will be closed Monday, July 12, and Tuesday, July 13, for staff to receive training on a new permitting software. The software will be used to more efficiently issue forest product permits, such as for Christmas trees and firewood, as well as for sales of maps and passes.
Following the trainings, the district offices in Covelo and Upper Lake will be open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays. The abbreviated hours will allow staff to bring the new permitting system online without impacting customers at the start of the day, while also giving staff time to clean and disinfect public areas at the end of the day.
For more information, the Covelo district office can be reached at 707-983-6118 and the Upper Lake district office at 707-275-2361.
The Mendocino National Forest consists of 913,306 acres along northern California’s coastal range. The forest is headquartered in Willows and maintains district offices in the communities of Covelo and Upper Lake. More information is available at www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino.
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LAKE COUNTY
More opportunities to beat the heat this weekend
An Extreme Heat event is forecasted for this weekend. The cooling center information below is provided via County of Lake, California. Two locations in Lakeport are listed. The Lake County Library in Lakeport also provides an air-conditioned space for the public during normal operating hours. The locations listed below offer additional services.
With summer heat waves upon us it is critical vulnerable members of our communities have a safe space to stay cool. Lake County Behavioral Health Services’ peer support centers are open as a refuge from the heat. While these are not formal Cooling Centers, and capacity is limited, they do provide an air-conditioned place to sit and rest. Water and snacks will be offered, and restrooms are available. Referrals to social services will also be made. All are welcome.
Locations:
Circle of Native Minds Cultural Center
845 Bevins Street Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-4880 Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
The Harbor on Main
154 South Main Street Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 994-5486 Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
The Big Oak Peer Support Center
13340 East Highway 20, Suite “O”
Clearlake Oaks, CA 94523
(707) 998-0310
M-F: 8:30am to 4:30 pm, Weekends: 12 to 4 pm
La Voz de la Esperanza Centro Latino
14092 Lakeshore Drive
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 994-4261
M-F: 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m., Weekends: 12 to 4 pm
Family Support Center
21389 Stewart Street, Suite “E”
Middletown, CA, 95461
(707) 987-9601 Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30pm
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—Compiled by Ariel Carmona Jr.
