LAKEPORT
Preliminary hearing for Clearlake Oaks man to be heard this week
A Clearlake Oaks man faces charges of attempted murder and assault after he is suspected of involvement with a shooting near Austin Park.
Treyvon Lashawn Jones was present and not in custody for a recent master calendar call hearing.
The Court confirmed this case for a preliminary hearing this week that will be heard by Judge Lunas.
At the request of defense attorney Michael Levinsohn, witness Daniela Marquez, who was present in court, was ordered to be present at the preliminary hearing.
During a hearing in January, the Court met with counsel in chambers; finding that there were discovery issues necessary to the defense that needed to be resolved.
At that time there were no objections to the defense’s request for a continuance.
In October of last year, the defendant entered a not guilty to the charges, denying the special allegations.
If convicted, the defendant faces two counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault with firearm on person and discharging a firearm in a negligent manner.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred last September when Clearlake Police responded to the 14000 block of Uhl Avenue, which is near Austin Park.
Upon investigation, it was determined that numerous subjects were involved in an altercation, which resulted in a shooting.
Three suspects fled the scene and there were no reported injuries regarding the shooting.
Probable cause to either arrest or obtain arrests warrants for the three suspects was obtained due to the investigation.
There has been on juvenile suspect arrested while another juvenile has not been arrested as of yet.
The third adult suspect, Treyvon Lashawn Jones, 26 of Clearlake Oaks was identified and arrested in October of last year at his residence. Jones was booked at the Lake County Jail for attempted homicide.
The defendant has since bailed out and no longer remains at the Lake County Jail.
—Lori Armstrong for the Record-Bee
LAKE COUNTY
Lake County Women’s Club continues philanthropy to benefit the community
The Lake County Women’s Civic Club (LCWCC) continues to work toward their philanthropic mission of serving the residents of Lake County and improving the resources and programs for everyone. Earlier this month the group presented a check for $500 to Janine Citron of Lake County Hospice. Hospice welcomes donations of cash as well as goods to sell at the Hospice Thrift Store on South Main Street. They provide help and comfort to individuals and families who are preparing for end of life experiences.
The next project that the group is preparing for is the Vocational Scholarship Program for full time graduating high school students who are planning to attend a vocational school or program to prepare them for a career such as mechanics, hair dressing or other service jobs. This year LCWCC will be able to award three scholarships of $1,200 each. High school counselors have applications available for students who are interested in applying for these scholarships. The deadline for applications is April 26, 2024.
The club’s biggest fund-raiser is coming up soon as well. The fun and entertaining Black and White, Sassy and Classy Mad Hatter’s Luncheon will take place on Saturday, April 27 at the Greenview Bar and Grill in Hidden Valley. Tickets for $50 are on sale now so if ladies are interested in attending this great event, they can contact Sharon Leckbee at 707-900-1486.
In preparation for the event, ladies will be collecting donations from local businesses and individuals to create beautiful gift baskets to raffle off. There will also be a live auction with special great opportunities to bid on. All of the proceeds from this event are used for the projects that the LCWCC supports.
The next regular meeting of the women’s club will be Friday, March 1 at the Riviera Hills Restaurant. The guest speaker for the meeting will be Marie Schrader from the Lake County Theater Company. Lake County women who are interested in becoming involved in this great group may contact Sharon Leckbee, membership chairperson at 707-900-1486.
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LOS ANGELES
Veterans Affiliated Council Congressional Forum spotlights vital veteran issues
The Veterans Affiliated Council Congressional Forum, held on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, served as a critical platform for candidates from various districts to address pivotal issues impacting the lives of veterans. The forum focused on five specific topics: Housing, Benefits, Mental Health, Community Enhancement, and Benefits, aiming to explore strategies to enhance the well-being of those who have served our country.
During this significant event, candidates were posed with insightful questions related to these topics, prompting in-depth discussions and proposals on how to improve the lives of veterans. The forum underscored the importance of recognizing and addressing the needs of veterans across the nation.
The participation and engagement of candidates from diverse districts underscore the significance of these issues and the commitment to finding meaningful solutions for our veterans. We held two sessions and we want to thank all the candidates who participated.
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