Law enforcement agencies across the state are reportedly giving license plate data to ICE agents. That’s according to a report by Oakland Privacy given to Cal Matters. The accusation states Southern California allegedly provided data from automated license plate readers to ICE and Customs and Border Protection more than 100 times last month. State law prohibits sharing this data with out-of-state or federal agencies.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office says they found the body of a woman inside a home that burned early Thursday.
Around 1:30 a.m. deputies responded to a call on Gurley Lane in the township of Mendocino. The home was fully engulfed in flames once they arrived, due to the heat and extreme danger, they were unable to get inside the home. Once the flames were put down, the MCSO discovered the body buried near one of the doors to go out. An autopsy is needed to identify the body. Ukiah Daily Journal reported that the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority says they found no evidence of arson, and no evidence of any fire accelerants. The investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing.
A peaceful group of protesters gathered in downtown Lakeport over the weekend to take a stand against what they say are attacks on democracy. Saturday’s afternoon’s “No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance,” happened in front of the Old Courthouse Museum Square park. Lake County News says this is the fourth major demonstration held in downtown Lakeport since January. Around 1200 protesters took part. Supporters include the nonpartisan Indivisible Lake County, along with the Lake County Democratic Club. More than 1,000 people showed up in Ukiah and, in the city Fort Bragg, 1500 demonstrators showed up for the No Kings Day protest.
Firefighters rescued a man on Saturday night from Clear Lake following multiple 911 calls that said someone was screaming for help. Lakeport Fire Protection District responded to the 2700 block of Lakeshore Boulevard around 9:30 p.m. They launched jet skis from the Fifth Street boat ramp and found the man—possibly connected to a kayak—secured against a shore wall 15 minutes later. He was transported to Sutter Lakeside Hospital for treatment.
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would require restaurants to label menu items containing any of the nine major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. The bill targets the 4 million or so Californians with food allergies. The measure would apply to printed, digital, or separate allergen menus, exempting food trucks and carts. While federal law already requires allergen labeling on packaged foods, the proposed state law would extend that transparency to dining establishments. The California Restaurant Association opposes the bill, saying it could give customers a false sense of security plus, they say it doesn’t touch on the complexities of cross-contamination with food prep. The Mendocino Voice says the bill, which passed the state Senate is now being reviewed by the Assembly.
Sonoma County has permanently preserved 1,517 acres of redwood forest and key headwater streams through the Monte Rio Redwoods Expansion. It increases the Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park to over 2,000 acres. The acquisition connects protected lands from the Russian River to the Sonoma Coast, forming a 22,000-acre corridor of conserved wildlands. Mendofever reports that Supervisor Lynda Hopkins called it a major step in habitat preservation, water protection, and climate resilience, crediting years of collaboration among local agencies, land trusts, and the Mendocino Redwoods Company.
All you dog parents, listen up. Ukiah’s Todd Grove Park is hosting Bark in the Park this Saturday morning. It promises fun for both the two legged and four legged types. Bark in the Park, which is organized by the city’s Community Services Department, runs alongside the Community Yard Sale. Mendofever says there’s something for everyone with local pet vendors, animal organizations and dog-friendly competitions. including a trick contest at 10 and a dog race at 11 a.m. In order to attend, you’ll need to register prior to the event at www.cityofukiah.com/barkinthepark to secure your spot. It’s sponsored by Blue Ribbon Pets and Downtown Dogs.
