It won’tbe long until the Fourth of July–and that means–fireworks. Lakeport has opened the application window for non-profit groups who are qualified to ask for a permit to sell safe and sane fireworks. They’ll have to be by April 30th. The applicants have to be non-profits of more than 20 people who live in or work for the city or are owners or operators of establishments in the city limits. Up to four permits will go out–if there are more, priority will go to non-profits that have done this before. There are lots of other rules and regulations, so you can check those out on the Lakeport City website or by contacting the city clerk’s office. The sale is a major fundraiser for the organizations selected.
Cloverdale police have confirmed that the deaths of two people whose bodies were found this week were a murder suicide. They say Parker Briggs shot Jessica Sandoval in her bed, then used the gun to take his own life. Investigators say the couple had been together for 7 years and were in the process of separating. There were no reports of domestic violence between the two. POlice say they’re still reviewing evidence to find out exactly what led to the tragedy.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office – remembering a deputy sheriff shot in the line of duty 30 years ago this week. Deputy Bob Harris was killed in the line of duty as he investigated a homicide in Cloverdale on April 14, 1995. A ceremony on Monday at the Willits Justice Center marked the sad anniversary. The sheriff’s office says Deputy Harris will always be remembered for his service and sacrifice for the community.
