Newsom just vetoed a bill to regulate license plate readers — even as fresh evidence of misuse emerges

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required regular purges of license plate databases and regularly audited how automated plate readers are used. He said the regulations would have impeded criminal investigations. The post Newsom
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The Clearlake City Council has said no to joining with Sonoma Clean Power to provide electricity to residents. The council’s 3 to 2 vote means the public utility won’t move into that portion of Lake County–even as
Featured Pet: Nala

Snuggler who enjoys spa days in the mud. The post Featured Pet: Nala appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.
Public hearing set Thursday in Hopland on proposed water rate increase

Residents can attend the hearing at Brutocao Cellars to learn about the proposed 40% increase in water and wastewater rates. The post Public hearing set Thursday in Hopland on proposed water rate increase appeared first on The
New exhibit at Gualala Arts captures the beauty of Mendocino, Sonoma coasts

The exhibit, featuring the paintings of Sergio Lopez and Vanessa Walsh, runs Oct. 10 through Nov. 16. The post New exhibit at Gualala Arts captures the beauty of Mendocino, Sonoma coasts appeared first on The Mendocino Voice
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A Lake County judge says 55-year-old Clifford Merle Cutrell will face trial on accusations he kidnapped and raped a woman in August. Prosecutors listed 10 felony counts at a hearing before Judge Shanda Harry, from kidnapping with
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review an appeal filed by Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of helping the late financier traffic underage girls. Maxwell, who was sentenced in
Illinois, city of Chicago file lawsuit against Trump administration to block National Guard Deployment

The state of Illinois and city of Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying federalized National Guard troops into Chicago, arguing that such action violates both state sovereignty and the U.S.
Dodgers take 2-0 series lead in 4-3 win vs. Phillies; Brewers one win away from NLCS after 7-3 win vs. Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in Game 2 of the NLDS on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. Will Smith delivered two key RBIs, with an outstanding performance from Blake Snell who dominated
Former NFL QB Mark Sanchez hit with upgraded felony battery charge after Indianapolis altercation

Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez is now facing a Level 5 felony battery charge following an incident in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend. Sanchez had originally been charged with battery resulting in