A San Diego federal judge has struck down a California law that banned people from buying more than one gun per month. The decision from Judge William Hayes said state gun policy must be consistent with the Second Amendment at the national level. California will likely appeal the decision over the next month, but there could be other state gun laws overturned based on similar arguments.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors now recognizes racism as a public health crisis. That’s after the board unanimously approved a resolution that acknowledges racism as a clear and present threat to public health. Tuesday’s vote followed an emotional speech from Sonoma County Health Services Director Tina Rivera, who said racism has grave health impacts on minority communities and people of color in Sonoma County. Rivera received a standing ovation after making her pleas to the board. Several other local governments have made similar official declarations.
The Redwood Empire Food Bank is launching an internal investigation after a former senior executive accused its former CEO of sexual harassment. The woman also says she was wrongfully fired by ex-CEO David Goodman. Goodman, who the woman is suing, was her supervisor at the nonprofit. The food bank’s board of directors says it learned of the lawsuit last month. In it, the former employee also says she filed a complaint with the nonprofit’s human resources officer, but nothing was done.
The Mendocino Land Trust announced this week they’ve taken a step toward protecting a local landowner. The James Ranch was given a grant from the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program. It makes it possible to get a conservation easement on the land and protect about 1300 acres of the working ranch just west of Willits. Officials said the money comes from $116 million set aside by the California Strategic Growth Council to protect over 50-thousand acres of agricultural land across the state. The conservation easement will allow the owners of the James Ranch to continue to manage the land.
The Yuba Community College Board will meet tomorrow in Lake County. The meeting is set for 5pm at the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College, and on Zoom. The board will be considering employment extensions for the interim director of the Health and Medical Career Program, nursing, and the acting director of institutional effectiveness. Other agenda items include a discussion of non-resident tuition, the STEM building modernization, and the possible elimination of several positions within the college police department.
If you’re a business owner in Ukiah, the city is hoping you’ll consider being a sponsor for Sundays in the Park. It’s a free concert series that runs each summer and brings upwards of 20 thousand people to Todd Grove Park. That means huge exposure for sponsors of the event. Marketing efforts run from April through August, giving your business ample opportunity to shine. The deadline to sign up to sponsor Sundays in the Park is April 5th. Get more information at CityofUkiah.com
Ukiah PD picked up a local man on an outstanding warrant and reportedly found him with drugs and a gun. Donald Willet was getting into a car at the Motel 6 on North State Street when UPD caught up with him. The officer knew he had an outstanding warrant, so he arrested him. A search of Willet turned up a plastic bag with suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. When officers then searched the vehicle, they found a handgun and multiple rounds of ammunition. According to a UPD news release, along with the outstanding warrant from Mendocino County, Willet is now facing charges of concealing a firearm in his vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
