LUCERNE, Calif. – A vehicle went off of Highway 20 and into Clear Lake on Tuesday evening.

The crash near Paradise Valley Boulevard occurred at 5 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP said the vehicle was 40 feet down the embankment, coming to rest on its roof on the lakeshore.

The female driver got out of the vehicle and was reported to have had minor injuries, the CHP said.

A witness at the scene said the driver was yelling at law enforcement officers who responded to the crash.

Jerome Strach contributed to this report.

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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – In an effort to increase the effectiveness of Animal Control's efforts in the city of Clearlake, the city participated in the annual Valentine's dinner/dance fundraiser held by Animal Coalition.

Animal Coalition is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 that operates in and around Clearlake and offers vouchers to residents to spay/neuter their animals.

Two of Clearlake's goals are to become a safer city and to be a visibly cleaner city.

"By working with Animal Coalition, we can ensure that more animals will be spayed or neutered in order to decrease our future pet population, thereby decreasing the animal control issues we are dealing with," said City Manager Greg Folsom.

In June of 2017, Animal Coalition started "A New Beginning," a program aimed specifically at providing assistance to animal issues in Clearlake.

The council was approached with a request to match their fundraising efforts in order to collaborate in the efforts to decrease future animal populations.

At the Animal Coalition dinner on Saturday, interim Police Chief Tim Celli, Vice Mayor Phil Harris and Mayor Bruno Sabatier presented Animal Coalition with a matching funds check for $10,000 to bolster the New Beginning program.

"The city can't fix all of our animal control issues by itself, and this collaboration between Clearlake and Animal Coalition is exactly the type of relationship that can help us to be more successful," said Sabatier.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport City Council of the city of Lakeport are opening membership to the Parks and Recreation Commission to include one member residing outside the city limits but within the Lakeport zip code.

There are currently three seats open. If you have an interest in serving your community, applying for a position on a city commission or committee is a great place to start.

Applications will be accepted until March 5 at 5 p.m.

This is an opportunity to give input on ongoing projects such as the continued expansion of Westside Community Park, the rehabilitation of the Westshore swimming pool, the maintenance and operation of Library Park and the Lakefront Park area.

In addition to these ongoing projects, the Parks and Recreation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Lakeport City Council in matters pertaining to city parks and recreation.

They also cooperate with the Lakeport Planning Commission and civic organizations to advance the sound planning of new recreation areas and facilities.

The commission consists of five voting members, at least four who are residents of the city and up to one member who lives outside of the city limits but within the Lakeport zip code area, to be appointed by the city council on the basis of interest and qualification.

The Parks and Recreation Commission meets monthly and the term for membership on this committee is two years.

The appointments will be effective retroactive to Jan. 1.

Membership on the Parks and Recreation Commission is voluntary.

If you are interested in serving on the commission, applications are available on the city’s Web site at www.cityoflakeport.com under the Hot Topic, “Now Recruiting: Parks and Recreation Commission."

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NORTH COAST, Calif. – At the end of a Tuesday vehicle pursuit Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a woman who was a suspect in an armed robbery in Ukiah.

The identity of the woman, who was fatally shot in Willits where the pursuit had ended after confronting deputies while armed with a handgun, was not released by authorities on Tuesday.

Capt. Gregory Van Patten said the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office was notified at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday of an armed robbery of a Chevrolet Camaro at Thurston Auto Plaza, located at 2800 North State Street in Ukiah.

Van Patten said the suspect was described as a white female adult and the Camaro was last seen traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Highway 101 toward Calpella.

A short time later a Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputy saw the Camaro traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Highway 101 near the Cal Fire Howard Forest station, which Van Patten said is a few miles south of the city of Willits.

The deputy sheriff attempted a traffic stop of the Camaro and a pursuit ensued at speeds over 100 miles per hour onto the Highway 101 bypass, Van Patten said.

Additional Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputies joined the pursuit with assistance from officers from the Willits Police Department, according to Van Patten.

Van Patten said that a short time later the Camaro crashed along the roadside of Highway 101 at Mile Post Marker 49.10 north of the bypass.

He said a white female adult exited the Camaro while holding a handgun and subsequently confronted the pursuing deputy sheriffs and officers.

A shooting resulted and the white female adult died at the scene. No deputy sheriffs or officers were injured as a result of the shooting, Van Patten said.

Highway 101 was closed to both directions of traffic for several hours to preserve scene evidence, Van Patten said.

He said investigators from the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office were summoned to the scene and will be the lead investigative agency.

District Attorney’s Office spokesman Mike Geniella confirmed that the agency will oversee the investigation into the shooting, but added that there would be no further comment by the District Attorney’s Office on any details until that investigation is complete.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Local business owner and East Region Town Hall Chairwoman Denise Loustalot has pulled papers from the Lake County Registrar of Voters Office and officially announced her candidacy to represent the people of District 3 on the Lake County Board of Supervisors.

“Our Northshore communities need more jobs and better economic opportunities. As the successful owner of two local businesses that employ 28 people, I have the experience to create jobs and attract new businesses to District 3,” said Loustalot.

“Creating a more prosperous local economy also means protecting Clear Lake, our most precious economic and environmental resource,” she said. “As county supervisor, I will focus on environmentally appropriate business development that preserves our quality of life.”

“Unfortunately, the needs of District 3 residents have too often gone unmet at the county level,” continued Loustalot. “We deserve a supervisor who listens better, talks less, and works in a more effective manner with other county leaders to improve roads and services in our local communities.

She added, “As a regional town hall chair and former Clearlake mayor, I will use my leadership skills to ensure that the people of District 3 receive our fair share of county resources.”

Local community and business leaders joined in expressing their support for Loustalot’s candidacy for county supervisor.

“Denise is a public servant not a politician. She is truly committed to the best interests of our communities and I’m proud to endorse her candidacy for Supervisor,” stated Northshore resident Kathy Garner.

“Denise Loustalot understands how to grow a business and create jobs,” said Bill Stone, immediate past president of the Clearlake Oaks Business Association. “We need that kind of hands-on leadership working for District 3 on the County Board of Supervisors.”

Other community leaders endorsing Denise include Lake County Planning Commissioner Bob Malley, Upper Lake business owner Roger Hue de Laroque and former Lake County Supervisor Ed Robey.

A resident of Lake County for more than 37 years, Loustalot graduated from Lower Lake High School in 1988.

She is a third-generation family small business owner. Denise and her husband Pete own two successful local businesses. She currently serves as president of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to her business involvement, Loustalot has devoted many years of service to the community.

She chairs the East Region Town Hall community organization and formerly served on the boards of the Land Area Formation Council and the Lake County Area Planning Council, as well as the Public Education and Government TV Board.

Loustalot is a former councilwoman and two-term mayor from the city of Clearlake . She is a member of Rotary and Soroptimists.

The Loustalots have a “blended” family of five children.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) has made more significant progress in her efforts to improve the health of Clear Lake.

Curry, whose district includes Lake County, announced on Monday that successful work with Secretary John Laird of the California Natural Resources Agency, or CNRA, and the Department of Water Resources, or DWR, to secure $15 million to help complete the first phase of the Middle Creek Restoration project located at the north end of Clear Lake in Lake County.

The grant will be funded by bond proceeds from Propositions 84 and 1E.

“I want to thank Secretary Laird, Director Nemeth and the staff at CNRA and DWR for their work on this critical project for Lake County,” said Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry. “This is a big victory for Clear Lake and the county. They’ve really used some creativity to come through for us.”

The Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project’s goal is to eliminate flood risk to residential structures, numerous outbuildings, and approximately 1,650 acres of agricultural land at the north end of Clear Lake. It will restore damaged habitat and help the watershed that feeds the lake.

Restoration of this large, previously reclaimed area, as a functional wetland is anticipated to have a significant effect on watershed health and the water quality of Clear Lake.

Clear Lake is the largest, natural freshwater lake in California and possibly the oldest lake in North America.

The natural properties of the Lake and the watersheds that feed into it make the lake very nutrient rich. One of the primary sources of these nutrients is located within the Middle Creek Restoration Project.

Completion of the project would have an immediate positive effect on the state of the lake and surrounding areas.

“Last year, in my AB 707, we were able to establish a Blue Ribbon Committee to guide the future of Clear Lake water and watershed quality and regional economic development, $2 million for Clear Lake research and a stewardship plan, and $5 million in the water bond on this year’s ballot to protect the Lake,” said Aguiar-Curry. “This grant for the Middle Creek Restoration Project will continue those efforts, reduce flooding, restore wetlands, and reduce the amount of nutrients flowing into Clear Lake. Gov. Brown, Secretary Laird and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon have been tremendous partners in our efforts to make Lake County’s future brighter, cleaner and more prosperous.”

Aguiar-Curry represents the Fourth Assembly District, which includes all of Lake and Napa counties, parts of Colusa, Solano and Sonoma Counties, and all of Yolo County except West Sacramento.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Authorities have arrested a Lakeport doctor who is accused of sexual battery on a woman who worked at his office.

Dr. Mohamad Moutaz Almawaldi, 56, was arrested last week, according to Lt. Corey Paulich of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Paulich said that on Aug. 9 a report was made to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office regarding an assault that the victim said was committed by Dr. Almawaldi.

The adult female victim reported that Dr. Almawaldi had sexually battered her while she was working at his office in Lakeport. Paulich said she reported that Dr. Almawaldi forcefully kissed her and pulled down her shirt.

Dr. Almawaldi was contacted and did not wish to provide a statement, Paulich said.

Paulich said the sheriff’s office forwarded the case to the Lake County District Attorney’s Office, which in turn filed a complaint with the Lake County Superior Court.

On Nov. 30 a felony arrest warrant was issued for Dr. Almawaldi, Paulich said.

On Feb. 7, the Lakeport Police Department located Almawaldi, according to Chief Brad Rasmussen.

Rasmussen said his agency was aware that Almawaldi had a warrant and they located him at Evergreen Lakeport Healthcare, where they took him into custody.

Paulich said Almawaldi was booked into the Lake County Jail on the same night. He later posted the $20,000 bail and was released.

Emma Dugas, a spokesperson for Sutter Lakeside Hospital, told Lake County News that the hospital is aware of the allegations against Dr. Almawaldi, which were reported to have occurred in his private practice.

“Dr. Almawaldi has had courtesy privileges with Sutter Lakeside Hospital so that he may order diagnostic tests for his private practice patients,” said Dugas.

She said Almawaldi is not an active member of the Sutter Lakeside Hospital medical staff.

Dugas said the hospital couldn’t comment further.

According to the Medical Board of California, Almawaldi is a board-certified nephrologist, or kidney specialist, who graduated from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in his native Syria in 1984.

He has been licensed as both a physician and surgeon since August 1991, with his license due to expire in June 2019, according to the Medical Board.

Online medical board records show that Almawaldi has no record of administrative disciplinary actions, court orders, convictions, malpractice judgments, probationary licenses or letters of reprimand.

Almawaldi is tentatively scheduled to appear in Lake County Superior Court on April 3, according to his booking sheet.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-262-4238.

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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol is working to identify an individual who fled the scene of a Friday night solo-vehicle hit-and-run crash that injured one person.

The crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Fairway Drive east of Tenino way in the Clear Lake Rivieras, according to the CHP’s Clear Lake Area office.

Injured in the crash was the vehicle’s passenger, Charles Wade Rose Jr., 53, of Kelseyville, the CHP reported.

The CHP said the driver who fled was behind the wheel of a 2003 Ford F-350 pickup traveling westbound on Fairview Drive.

The driver failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, which allowed the pickup to go off the road and travel down a steep embankment, according to the report.

As the pickup was going down the embankment, the front of it hit a large rock, causing it to overturn, the CHP said.

The CHP said the pickup came to rest approximately 100 feet south of Fairway Drive where it caught fire.

After the crash, the driver fled on foot and was not located, the CHP said.

Rose, who was seated in the right front seat and wearing a seat belt, sustained moderate injuries in the wreck and was flown by REACH air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, according to the CHP.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the CHP.

Any witnesses not contacted by the CHP on scene are encouraged to call the CHP’s Clear Lake Area Office at 707-279-0103.

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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – A Thursday evening four-vehicle wreck near Kelseyville left one driver injured.

The California Highway Patrol’s Clear Lake Area office said the crash occurred just before 6 p.m. Thursday on Highway 29 at Bottle Rock Road.

The CHP said Angela Salazar, 58, of Lakeport was driving a 1997 Nissan Quest northbound on Highway 29 approaching the intersection with Bottle Rock Road.

At the same time, Flora Hutchison, 73, of Cobb, driving a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, was stopped in Highway 29’s northbound lane waiting to make a left turn onto Bottle Rock Road with her left turn signal on, the CHP said.

Crystal Johnson, 36, of Kelseyville was driving a 2007 Chevy pickup southbound approaching Bottle Rock, while the CHP said 16-year-old Bryson Trask of Clearlake was driving a 1994 Toyota pickup behind Salazar in the northbound lane.

The CHP said Salazar failed to notice that Hutchison was stopped and hit the rear of the Hutchison’s Nissan.

Salazar’s vehicle then bounced into the southbound lane, directly in Johnson’s path, hitting the left front of Johnson’s pickup, the CHP said.

Trask applied the brakes to his pickup but was unable to stop and hit the rear of Salazar’s Nissan, according to the report.

The wreck left the cars driven by Salazar, Johnson and Trask disabled and blocking both lanes of the highway and the Bottle Rock Road intersection, the CHP said.

The CHP said the roadway was closed for an extended period of time to extricate Salazar and remove the additional disabled vehicles.

Salazar was transported to Sutter Lakeside Hospital with moderate injuries, which the CHP said included complaint of pain to her arm. The other drivers were uninjured.

All of the drivers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the wreck, and the CHP said neither drugs nor alcohol were determined to be factors in the crash.

The crash is still under investigation and the CHP asks that any witnesses contact its Kelseyville office at 707-279-0103.

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LUCERNE, Calif. – The county of Lake has released a request for proposals from organizations and individuals interested in leasing or purchasing the historic Lucerne Hotel.

The 55,000-square-foot building sits on seven acres at 3700 Country Club Drive.

The county’s redevelopment agency purchased the building in 2010 and conducted extensive renovations.

For several years the building housed Southern California-based Marymount California University, which abruptly left in June. The university later paid the county $65,000 for breaking the lease.

The building, around which the town of Lucerne was built, turns 90 this year.

The Hotel Lucerne Corp. began construction on the building in 1927, with that work completed in 1928.

John Rinker Kibbey was the Lucerne Hotel’s architect. Kibbey is noted for having designed numerous historic buildings across Southern California and in Arizona.

Another great building designed by Kibbey was the Brophy Chapel at Brophy College Preparatory. It was built in 1928, the same year the Lucerne Hotel was completed.

His firm, Lescher & Kibbey, also designed the Mohave County Courthouse, which is on the National Historic Register. He was reported to have later designed Hollywood movie sets.

The Lucerne Hotel RFP, issued on Wednesday, has a deadline of 5 p.m. April 25.

“The county invites Proposers to envision utilizing this extraordinary building for a use which would be an economic generator for the community,” the RFP document states. “Each proposal should reflect the County’s desire to have a Proposer who provides a high level of return to the community when purchasing or operating and maintaining the Property and related activities in a fiscally responsible manner.”

The document suggests that the building’s educational, vocational and commercial uses might include, but not be limited to, lodging, professional office space, education, a culinary academy, event and conference center, hospitality training, research facility, a tech campus, a viticultural and enology center, “and others as proposed which will be evaluated based upon the potential for a beneficial outcome.”

The RFP continues, “We invite significant and creative proposals for potential uses of the Property. The County’s primary goal for this RFP is to secure the best and highest use for the Northshore/Lucerne/and the county as a whole. The proposed use should provide collaborative, complementary, and beneficial services to the community.”

The full document can be seen below.

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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – At its Thursday meeting the Clearlake City Council agreed to give the Southshore Little League an extension of its current lease, a request the league made in order to carry out more upgrades on the fields and facilities.

City Manager Greg Folsom told the council on Thursday night that the league had approached him about its interest in installing new “capital intensive” upgrades, including lighting and a new t-ball field at Haverty Field and the Redbud Park ball fields

At the same time, the league wants to have a longer-term lease, Folsom said. The league’s current lease has five years remaining on it.

Helen Mitcham, secretary-treasurer of Southshore Little League, told the council that the league was seeking modifications to its existing use agreement.

She said the league originally was chartered in 1959, when it was known as Konocti Little League. “We have played on the Redbud fields for 60 years next season,” she said.

Many local leaders have played on the fields as children, as did Ray Silva, who went on to play in the big leagues, Mitcham said.

Mitcham said that last season there were 34 teams and 443 players ranging in age from 4 to 15.

The league’s use agreement is dated to March of 2010. Mitcham said they came back in 2012 to request a change, and that’s when it was modified to a 10-year use agreement.

In 2013 the league made a number of upgrades, including installing power lines to accommodate pitching machines and a new circuit to the snack shack, plus a new flagpole, with all the buildings painted and the dugouts reroofed, she said.

She said that in 2015 the league replaced and upgraded the main electric panel, replaced an electric scoreboard, reinstalled a swamp cooler on the snack shack, purchased a storage container, and replaced and upgraded the old alarm system.

The following year, they rebuilt the pitchers’ mounds, reworked both fields, purchased a new ice machine for the snack shack, renamed the field for donors Dale and Karen Valentine and put in a sign with the Valentine Field name, she said.

She said that in 2017, they painted all the dugouts, installed locked gates on them as well as on the announcer’s booth, and made some other upgrades as well.

Mitcham said the league was seeking to extend its existing use agreement with the city up to 25 or 30 years, as they have potential donors who want to see a longer-term commitment to allow the league’s use of the facilities.

Key goals are building a t-ball field, installing lights on the ball field and batting cages as the league seeks to bring tournament play to Clearlake, Mitcham said.

The league also sought the council’s agreement in concept to those larger projects. “We know they require permits and firm plans, and we're ready to get the ball rolling,” said Mitcham.

Mitcham said league volunteers are anxious to work with the city to make Redbud park a showcase for baseball and softball “Together we can make this a home run,” she said with a chuckle.

Councilwoman Joyce Overton said the location is a “prime piece of property” that it’s hoped will be developed at some point. She asked if the league had looked at a large piece of property by the Redbud Library. Mitcham said they hadn’t, as when the Clearlake Youth Center opened near Redbud Park, the idea was that it would be the hub of youth activities.

Mitcham also was concerned about what would happen to the fields if the league left. “We have significant investment in what's already there.”

“I think that what we have here is a little league that is completely underutilized,” said Councilman Phil Harris.

He said the league’s efforts to bring tournament play to the city would be beneficial, and having it downtown is exactly what the city desires.

“The cost of moving the fields would be substantial,” said Harris, pointing out the infrastructure already there.

Councilman Nick Bennett said, “There are obstacles to overcome,” one of them being parking in the area. However, he said he was very happy with the league’s plans, noting his daughter played ball with them.

Harris supported adding another 15 years to the five years remaining on the agreement, which would take them to 2038.

He wanted to add a caveat that if an investor was interested in the property there were would be the potential for the development of a new field in a new location, which would have to be completed before game play on the existing fields was terminated.

Mayor Bruno Sabatier said he loves what the league does for the city, noting all of the work is being done by volunteers. “Since 1959 this has been a service to our community.”

He said the league’s location is prime for attracting people to the downtown, and he agreed with Harris’ extension proposal. Sabatier added that preserving open space and childrens' play spaces is a top priority.

A league volunteer told the council that field lightning could be close to $100,000. Once they have the agreement extension, they can move forward with pursuing the necessary grant, which they could have within a year. The goal is to have the lights up and ready by the 2020 season, although it’s possible they could be in place by the 2019 season.

Harris thanked Southshore Little League for its work before the council agreed to give direction to Folsom to work with the league on the updated agreement.

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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Animal Control has a big group of dogs waiting for new homes this week.

The available dogs are Buttercup, Hutch, Jessie, Magnolia, Niko, Oliver, Robbie and Taco.

To meet the animals, call Clearlake Animal Control at 707-994-8201 and speak to Marcia at Extension 103 or call Extension 118, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or leave a message at any other time.

Below are this week's available pets.

‘Buttercup’

“Buttercup” is a female Chihuahua-terrier mix who is estimated to be between 6 and 8 months old.

Shelter staff said she weighs about 20 pounds, is good with other dogs and with children.

She is shy but warms up quickly, and has young pup manners.

‘Hutch’

Hutch is a calm shepherd mix estimated to be between 1 and 2 years old, with a short brown coat and weighing 55 pounds.

Shelter staff said he appears to be good with other dogs, and is attentive.

He walks great on leash but also likes to just chill on his bed.

‘Jessie’

“Jessie” is a small female shepherd mix, weighing about 20 pounds and estimated to be 4 months old.

She has a short tan coat with black and white markings.

Shelter staff said she is good with other dogs and with children.

Jessie is very spunky and on the go, and loves to play chase and zoom around. Staff said she is quickly learning to walk nicely on leash.

.‘Magnolia’

“Magnolia” has a short brown and white coat.

Shelter staff said she loves walks and commands you rub her belly. She wiggles over then flops over for the rubs.

She came in as a stray and is already spayed. Staff estimated she is around 2 years old and weighs about 60 pounds.

Magnolia is very social and friendly. She is fine with other dogs, and walks well on leash.

‘Niko’

“Niko” is a handsome 2-year-old male German Shepherd.

He weighs 70 pounds and has a black and tan coat.

Shelter staff said he is calm and attentive, eager to learn and easy to walk. He likes to play and minds his own business when around other dogs. He has a couple old wounds that have been treated and are healing nicely.

Niko has great kennel manners, so staff said he could possibly be house trained. He needs a big fenced yard to play and get lots of exercise, staff said.

He is vaccinated and will be neutered prior to adoption.

‘Oliver’

Oliver is a very handsome 9-month-old male mixed breed who weighs about 90 pounds and has a short black and white coat.

Shelter staff said he is good with children, treat motivated and eager to please. He’s also a quick learner.

‘Robbie’

“Robbie” is a young and happy-go-lucky mix – possibly Labrador Retriever and Rottweiler.

Shelter staff said is he around a year and a half old and weighs 50 pounds.

He walks well on a leash, makes friends with other dogs, and is playful but not super active.

Robbie is vaccinated and will be neutered prior to adoption.

‘Taco’

“Taco” is a 1-year-old male Chihuahua.

He weighs 4 pounds and already has been neutered.

Shelter staff said Taco is super entertaining and comical.

He gets along with other dogs and with children; it’s unknown how he interacts with cats. He is not timid or fearful.

Taco has a sweet personality and loves to be in your lap, but also loves a quick walk.

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