The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what it calls an officer-involved shooting. According to a Facebook post, a Deputy was involved in a shooting early this morning on Highway 20 in Nice. One person reportedly went to the hospital. The department says it has activated its critical emergency response protocol and that the Lake County DA’s office is involved in the investigation as well. The department promises more information as the investigation goes on.
The National Weather Service has put the region under slight risk of excessive rainfall for the first part of the weekend. A flood advisory for the Russian River near Hopland has expired, but the forecast calls for periods of moderate to heavy rain though tomorrow. On top of what’s already fallen that could cause problems in flood-prone areas. Elevated and hazardous surf will be possible through the weekend, especially the further north your travel. Some improvement is due Monday, with the next chance of at least light rain around New Year’s Eve.
A new law in effect on January 1 will affect where you can legally park on public roads, including residential streets. The state says no parking will be allowed within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk or 20 feet of any intersection. Any existing parking spaces that don’t meet those standards will be moved back or taken out. Officials say the rule is designed to keep parked cars safely away from those crossings.
That state is warning pet owners about feeding their animals raw food. That’s after the H5 Bird Flu was found in some frozen cat food that was sold in California and other states. The food brand is Northwest Naturals 2 LB Feline Turkey Recipe. It’s believed to have been responsible for the death of a cat in Oregon. Investigators traced that case to tainted raw turkey used to make the food. It’s been recalled by the manufacturer. If you have it, toss it and contact the store where you got it for a refund. H5 Bird Flu normally affects birds but it’s recently spread to mammals. Human cases are rare, but a person in Los Angeles was reported sick this week after being exposed to infected livestock. To be safe, vets say you should NEVER feed a pet raw food, especially poultry or dairy products–not just because of THIS risk, but because food can contain other harmful viruses too.
