Look for more officers on two wheels as the Ukiah Police Department has a new bicycle patrol program. UPD says with the addition of several police electric bicycles, officers are looking forward to patrolling the downtown area, the Great Redwood Trail, and local events such as the Farmers Market and Pumpkin Fest. They say cops being on bikes helps build positive relationships with the community and the officers will have increased visibility and accessibility, so they can interact more freely with residents, businesses, and visitors. Police Chief Cedric Crook says the bike patrols will also be able to focus on targeted enforcement in areas that need a bigger police presence.
The Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire Department has a new Interim Chief. Dan Grebil will step up to the helm following the resignation of Chief Kerry Robinson, who is staying with the department in his previous position as Captain. RVCFD says Chief Grebil has more than 40 years in the fire service including with the Tracy Fire Department where he worked up to Battalion Chief, 16 years as the Chief of Ukiah Valley Fire District, five years as the Chief of Scotts Valley Fire Protection District, Interim Chief of Lakeport Fire Protection District, and Fire Administrator for Ukiah Valley Fire Authority.
With the weather getting nicer, Mendocino National Forest officials say they are expecting more off-highway trail use and have noticed an increase in unregistered vehicles. They remind you that all vehicles must be registered and licensed by the California DMV to ride on public Off-Highway Vehicle or OHV trails. This includes electric motorcycles such as those made by Sur-Ron, Talaria, Segway, and E Ride Pro which are all considered OHV’s and not just electric bikes or mopeds. They say anyone riding a vehicle on OHV trails without proper registration could get a ticket. Get all the rules on the state parks website.
The City of Fort Bragg is holding a free community Question and Answer session with immigration lawyer Grady G. Gauthier. It’s this Monday January 20 at Fort Bragg Town Hall. Whether you have specific questions, are seeking general information, or want to better understand how immigration policies impact the community, this is a chance to engage directly with a knowledgeable legal expert. The City says Gauthier has extensive experience in immigration law and has assisted numerous individuals and families in navigating the U.S. immigration system. This event is free and open to the public. Spanish translation services will be provided for those who need it.
