A trial date has been set for a man from Clearlake accused of murder. Martin Jimenez-Patricio had been scheduled for trial in October, but the date was moved to allow for both sides to prepare their cases. Jimenez Patricio has been in custody since he was arrested and charged with murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a controlled substance last December, when police found a body at a home on James Street in Clearlake.
The Lake County Air Quality Management District says the county’s burn ban will be lifted on November 1st. The district has made a change to its policy so the ban will expire every year on that date from now on. Burn permits will be available on Nov. 1 by going to www.lcaqmd.net and following the link to the online burn permits. Burn permits are required for all outdoor burning in the Lake County Air Basin. A smoke management plan burn permit is required for some larger fires. The district has also changed its regulations to include burn bans on specific holidays so the community can enjoy smoke-free air on those days off.
The Mendocino Public Safety Foundation is helping law enforcement help children in a crisis. The Foundation has presented what it calls – caring bags–to several law enforcement agencies. The bags contain basic items like blankets, diapers, wipes, small toys, and baby bottles that officers can use when they encounter emergencies involving children.. The foundation says while responders are trained to handle those situations, sometimes their resources can be limited. Area Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts put the bags together, and they were handed out to Mendocino Sheriff, City of Ukiah Police Department, City of Fort Bragg Police Department, and Willits Police Department. You can find out more about that initiative and other ways to support law enforcement at protectmendocino.org
CalTrans is launching a new road safety initiative to reduce crashes–and bring down the number of highway fatalities and serious injuries. Officials say the program is grounded in public health principles, and will involve several state agencies 2023 alone, there were approximately 3,600 fatalities and more than 14,000 serious injuries in California on all public roadways.
