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Lakeport Police logs: Saturday, Jan. 10
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
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Sheriff's office: Rocky fire crosses highway, second evacuation order issued for Spring Valley, Double Eagle Ranch
CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – With the Rocky fire having crossed Highway 20 on Monday afternoon, the Lake County Sheriff's Office early on Monday evening issued a second mandatory evacuation order for the Spring Valley and Double Eagle Ranch communities.
The two communities, located off Highway 20 east of Clearlake Oaks, previously had been included in a mandatory evacuation order issued over the weekend that covered the Highway 20 corridor from Highway 53 to Walker Ridge Road, as Lake County News has reported.
But on Monday the sheriff's office again made efforts to get any residents of those communities who hadn't already left to evacuate.
A report from Lt. Steve Brooks said the Rocky fire – which last was reported to be 60,000 acres and 12-percent contained – had progressed, crossing from the south to the north side of Highway 20, where several spot fires were burning.
Brooks said if the spot fires continue to grow, they will threaten Spring Valley and Double Eagle Ranch.
Sheriff Brian Martin told Lake County News that his deputies were going to make a final pass through Spring Valley on Monday in an attempt to get any remaining residents to leave.
Radio traffic early Monday evening indicated that Cal Fire was attempting to shift more resources to the area of the spot fires.
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Retired police chief, wife seriously hurt in Saturday night motorcycle wreck
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Clearlake's retired police chief and his wife suffered major injuries on Saturday night when the motorcycle they were riding went off Highway 175 and hit a tree.
Bob and Marsha Chalk, both age 61 of Kelseyville, were injured in the wreck, family and friends confirmed.
The crash occurred at 9:25 p.m. on Highway 175 at Salmina Road in the Cobb area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Chalks had ridden their 2010 Harley Davidson trike up to Italian Village to have dinner with a group of friends, among them, Cathlene and Jeff Smith.
Cathlene Smith told Lake County News that the group had a wonderful evening together, and then the Chalks headed home to Kelseyville.
Bob Chalk was driving the bike northbound on Highway 175 approaching Salmina Road at an unknown speed when – for reasons still to be determined – the motorcycle veered off the north road edge and crashed into a tree, the CHP said.
Both of the Chalks – who were wearing helmets and using safety equipment – were ejected from the motorcycle, the CHP said.
The CHP said neither alcohol nor drugs appear to be factors in the crash, and Smith emphasized that alcohol wasn't an issue, as Bob Chalk wasn't drinking at the dinner.
The Chalks were flown in separate air ambulances to Vacaville Medical Center, where they were reported to be in the intensive care unit, the couple's son, Ryan James, told Lake County News.
“They're both stable right now,” he said Sunday evening.
James has been at the hospital along with his sister, brother and other family members, and said the family has received an outpouring of contacts from friends offering support and prayers.
“We don’t know really exactly what happened,” said James, who on Sunday hadn't yet been able to speak with the CHP. “We're just trying to let the doctors do their thing.”
He said both of his parents have numerous injuries, including head trauma, with Marsha Chalk also sustaining numerous broken bones.
The next day or two will be important in the process of their recovery, said James.
James said the family will try to provide updates about his parents' conditions as they're able.
“It's still a lot to take in,” he said. “It's been really tough.”
Bob Chalk retired from his post as Clearlake Police chief in 2006, after nearly 14 years on the job and with a total of 32 years of law enforcement service. Last year he ran for Lake County sheriff's job.
The CHP said Officer John Geer is leading the crash investigation.
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Sheriff's office: Potential for new Rocky fire evacuations east of Clearlake Oaks
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff's Office said late Thursday that it is advising residents in an area east of Clearlake Oaks that evacuations may become necessary due to the Rocky Fire.
The Rocky Fire is currently moving in a northern direction towards Highway 20 and has the potential to reach the highway sometime on Friday, authorities said.
As of Thursday night, the fire had burned 13,500 acres and was 5-percent contained, Cal Fire reported.
The sheriff’s office, with the assistance of allied agencies, is currently advising residents located in the area of the fire danger.
The area where the fire could reach and possibly cross the highway is located between New Long Valley Road and the Double Eagle housing development, which is located east of Clearlake Oaks.
At this time the sheriff’s office is issuing an advisory to prepare residents for the possibility of a mandatory evacuation.
Officials are asking residents to gather their medications, pets and important papers, and be prepared to evacuate with little notice.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will update the public as the fire continues to move towards Highway 20.
Clearlake Police Department seeks information on missing man
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a man who went missing after walking away from a local hospital earlier this week.
David Uribe, 33, was last seen early Tuesday morning, according to Sgt. Nick Bennett.
Bennett said that on Tuesday Clearlake Police were notified by St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake that Uribe – who was a patient at the hospital, where he was to undergo an evaluation – had walked away from the facility at approximately 6 a.m.
Officers searched the surrounding areas for Uribe but were unable to locate him, Bennett said.
A family member told police that Uribe has the mental capacity of a 10-year-old and is very friendly to strangers, according to Bennett.
All surrounding law enforcement agencies as well as the Department of Justice have been notified, with the Clearlake Police Department asking for the public's assistance in locating Uribe, Bennett said.
Bennett said Uribe was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, white shorts and sandals. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. He may be wearing glasses.
Anyone with information concerning Uribe is asked to call the Clearlake Police Department at 707-994-8251.