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Firefighters quickly stop Kelseyville vegetation fire
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Firefighters on Wednesday afternoon quickly stopped a wildland fire near Kelseyville.
The fire in the 7200 block of Wight Way was first reported at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Firefighters responded quickly on the ground and from the air to stop the blaze, which was threatening structures.
Forward progress was reported to be stopped just after 4:30 p.m.
The fire was reported to be about four acres at the time firefighters stopped its forward.
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Clearlake man arrested for possession of illegal weapons and explosives, animal cruelty
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A report this week of a dog fight led to the arrest of a Clearlake man for possession of illegal guns and explosives, and animal cruelty.
Jesse Adams, 26, was taken into custody during the course of the investigation, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported.
On Tuesday at approximately 9:30 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Chippewa Trail and Fairway Drive in the Kelseyville Riviera due to reports of a possible dog fight, a subject yelling for help and the report of a gunshot.
When they arrived, deputies contacted a neighbor who said that they could hear what sounded like a dog fight in the adjacent backyard and someone screaming for help. They then heard what sounded like a gunshot.
Deputies contacted the resident of the neighbor, Adams, and were told that there was a dog fight between his girlfriend’s dogs, but he did not have a gun or fire a shot.
While investigating the report of the gunshot, deputies located a large amount of blood near the sliding door leading to the backyard. This discovery prompted further investigation into the residence to ensure no injured people or animals needed assistance.
Deputies located a handgun in plain view inside the residence, which was registered to Adams, as well as a dog that appeared to be actively bleeding, with blood surrounding the left side of its face and head. The injuries appeared to be related to the dog fight that occurred earlier in the evening.
These discoveries prompted deputies to request a search warrant. The search warrant was authored and signed, the sheriff’s office said.
While searching the residence, deputies found an AR-15 style rifle with several illegal modifications, three Glock-style magazines, a 90 round AR-15 style magazine, three 30 round AR-15 style magazines, a large quantity of 12 gauge, 9 millimeter and .22LR cartridges.
Deputies also found a large quantity of “Dragons Breath” 12 gauge cartridges which “produce a stream of 5000 degree burning metal particles over 400+ feet” when fired.
Multiple explosives were also located within the residence, including eight “half stick” firecrackers and a large quantity of Tannerite.
During the initial investigation, the dog's owner returned to the residence and told deputies they would seek immediate medical attention for the injured animals.
Deputies arrested Adams on charges of possession of illegal firearms, illegal firearm storage, possession of illegal explosives and cruelty to animals. Adams was transported and booked into the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
Authorities said this is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call the Major Crime Unit tip line at 707-262-4088.
Glenhaven fire fully contained
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On Wednesday, five days after it began, firefighters fully contained the Glenhaven fire.The fire began shortly after 11:30 a.m. Friday in the area of Hillcrest and Henderson drives in Glenhaven before burning east and threatening a large swath of residences in Clearlake Oaks.
Officials said the Glenhaven fire destroyed two structures and damaged a third.
On Tuesday, the last of the evacuation warnings were lifted and the Board of Supervisors ratified a local emergency declaration issued by Sheriff Rob Howe on Friday.
With the fire now 100% contained, fire suppression repair work has begun. Officials said crews will patrol the area for hot spots over the next few days.
Resources that remain assigned to the incident include 52 personnel, two engines and two crews, Cal Fire reported.
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Solid waste rate changes go into effect in city of Lakeport
LAKEPORT, Calif. — On Sept. 3, the Lakeport City Council held a public hearing and approved adjustments to the monthly solid waste utility service rates.The rates took effect on Oct. 1, and will be included in the November bill.
Why are new rates needed?
In 2023, a financial review of Lakeport Disposal Co., the city’s service provider, revealed that the current rates are insufficient to meet operational costs.
With no rate adjustments in 2022 or 2023, the city is now updating rates to reflect the increase in the Consumer Price Index, or CPI, from 2021 to 2024.
New monthly rates for residential solid waste services (effective Oct. 1, 2024):
• 20-gallon: $19.91 (previously $17.54);
• 32-gallon: $29.40 (previously $25.90);
• 95-gallon: $86.48 (previously $76.18).
For a full list of the current and proposed rates, visit the city’s website.
Future adjustments in 2025 and 2026 will be based on the change in the CPI for the
San Francisco Bay Area, with rates adjusted annually starting July 1.
For more information, contact Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Nicholas Walker,
