The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against California, Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and other state officials. It claims California’s laws regulating egg and poultry production violate the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause. The DOJ argues that these laws impose pricey restrictions on farmers nationwide, leading to higher egg prices for consumers. They also point out that it conflicts with the federal Egg Products Inspection Act, which already sets national standards. The lawsuit, supported by Attorney General Pam Bondi, frames the issue as part of a broader push under President Trump to combat inflation and eliminate excessive regulations.
Two female mountain bikers, ages 49 and 50 from Novato and Oakland, were rescued Monday after getting lost in the rugged Jackson Demonstration State Forest in Mendocino County. They were reported missing early Sunday night by one of their spouses who describe their condition as being disoriented. Rescuers started searching and their vehicle was soon found near the Camp 1 recreation area aka the Egg Taking Station. The search continued until dark. The following morning, search and rescue crews headed out and located the women in a densely forested, inaccessible area and hiked them out safely. The Mendocino Voice says both women were not injured.
The state’s wolf population is seeing significant growth, from one in 2015 to at least 50 by the end of 2024. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reports that ten packs have been confirmed, primarily in northeastern counties. Since 2015, the department says nearly 130 of about 270 investigated attacks on livestock were attributed to wolves. The state allocated roughly 600-thousand-dollars last year to compensate farmers for wolf-related losses with 54-thousand already distributed.
Caltrans says heads up. Road work begins this morning north of Anchor Bay near Gypsy Flat Road. Traffic will be down to one lane starting at 7 until 6 this evening. Tree work south of Iverson also kicks off today. And again, traffic will be down to one lane beginning at 7 until 6 this evening. Allow for up to 10 minute delays.
The city of Ukiah is hosting a picnic tomorrow. It will be held at the new proposed park site, which is located at the east end of Norgard Lane.
Community Services Director Neil Davis says the parcel is technically outside the city limits currently, but in a targeted area that the city will probably annex. Davis, who’s been taking suggestions from the public regarding the future park, says feedback has been mostly positive. He’s looking for more feedback at tomorrow’s picnic, at 10:30 to 1 p.m. The Ukiah Daily Journal says if you’re unable to make it, a survey is available online.
The Ukiah Branch Library will host a free Renters’ Rights Workshop on Friday, July 25, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event, presented by Legal Services of Northern California, aims to educate California tenants on their rights under the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. Topics include eviction processes, notice requirements, just-cause evictions, rent increases, relocation payments, and tenant resources. The Ukiah Daily Journal says the workshop is sponsored by the Ukiah Valley Friends of the Library and the Mendocino County Library. For more information visit www.mendolibrary.org or contact the Ukiah Branch.
