Major progress to report on the collapse of a famous California road. A huge chunk of Highway One fell down a cliff and into the ocean on Easter weekend during heavy rain. Both directions have been closed since near Big Sur but now there’s a reopening date. Caltrans expects to have cars moving on the side that isn’t damaged by Memorial Day weekend. A signal will be installed to allow traffic to alternate while crews start work on the next phase of repairs.
California’s insurance crisis isn’t just hitting homeowners. Turns out, Cal Fire can’t even get coverage for two fire stations because no provider will take them. The agency told lawmakers about this during a meeting last week, saying it’s affecting renovations at those facilities. Several companies are dropping customers, mainly for wildfire risk. That includes State Farm, the biggest home insurer here, which won’t renew 30-thousand policies.
Your taxes are due today, but if you haven’t even started or aren’t done, there’s still hope. If you’re in a crunch, you need to file for an extension. The key thing to keep in mind is to file your extension today. If you file for an extension, you need to file form 4868 on IRS.gov, which gives you an automatic extension for six more months.
One suspect is at large after a shooting at a Fort Bragg Safeway. Police responded to Safeway for a report of a fight just after 4:30 Saturday afternoon. When Fort Bragg PD officers got there, witnesses said several people had run from the scene after shots were fired. The investigation revealed Matreyus Tiscareno-Meyer, of Fort Bragg, was involved in an argument with another male and attempted to assault him with a machete. Mario Sanchez, also from Fort Bragg, got involved in the fight and shot several rounds at Tiscareno Meyer. Police were able to find the machete at the scene. Officers eventually arrested Sanchez at a home on Stewart Street. He was taken to Mendocino County Jail on several charges including attempted murder. A BOLO was issued for Tiscareno-Meyer, who’s wanted for assault with a deadly weapon. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort Bragg PD.
A woman found unresponsive near the railroad in Willits died after suffering a medical emergency. Mendocino County Sheriff’s Officers responded just before 4pm on Friday to a report of a woman who was not breathing near the 300 block of Railroad Avenue in Willits. First responders attempted lifesaving efforts, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office reported the woman was a 57 year old Willits resident, whose name has not been released. Officials said she reportedly suffered a medical emergency before her death, and that they do not suspect foul play.
The body of a missing woman has been recovered from the Trinity River. On Sunday, the California Highway Patrol announced that Roxanna Miller of Garberville, who was reported missing on January 29th, had been found. She had been traveling from Mendocino County through Trinity County on Highway 299. CHP found part of her vehicle, a camper shell, in the Trinity River. At the time, they were unable to find the truck itself. Trinity County Search and Rescue suspended the recovery because of dangerous river conditions. On February 13th, the river was safe enough to try again, according to the news release. TCSR with help from CHP and Trinity County Sheriff’s office was able to find the truck and pull it from the river. Officials said Miller was found dead inside the truck. The cause of the initial crash is still being investigated.
Lakeport City Council has a full agenda for their meeting tomorrow. It’s scheduled for 6pm at the Lakeport City Hall on Park Street. The meeting is open to the public and will also be available on Zoom. Agenda items include meeting Melissa Carpenter, a new city employee. The council will also proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The full agenda and Zoom link can be found at CityofLakeport.com
A motorcyclist was injured in an accident on Route 20. The crash happened yesterday just after noon between Calpella and Blue Lakes. The California Highway Patrol responded to a call of a biker down on the eastbound side of the road. When first responders arrived, they reported one victim with major injuries. An air ambulance was called in to take the victim to a local hospital. The rider has not yet been identified, and the cause of the crash is still being investigated.
It may soon cost more to mail a card or letter. The U.S. Postal Service is asking for approval to raise the price of stamps for the second time in six months. If the change gets the green light, a first class stamp will jump from 68-cents to 73-cents in July.
Roku users have been exposed to another security breach. The California based company announced on Friday that just over half a million accounts were compromised. The breach was discovered while Roku was notifying customers about a previous breach that affected about 15 thousand accounts.
