MENDOCINO Co., 1/2/2020 — At the Mendocino Voice we try to cover the whole county and sometimes the broader region, but we’re not the only game in town, and often statewide news is important to what’s going on here locally. So we think it’s a good idea to aggregate together some of the notable headlines from the area. To that end we’re bringing back “The Mendocino Wire,” our round-up of news from around the area.
New laws
Some of the most important news this week is, of course, all the new laws that went into effect in California on Jan. 1. The Los Angeles Times has a very thorough recounting of the laws and LAist has a nice graphical interface to explore them. Also of particular interest to all you small business owners out there might be the new freelancer law, definitely worth reading up on:
California’s New Laws Starting Jan. 1 – LAist
New laws for the new year – Los Angeles Times
Here’s How AB5, California’s New Freelancer Law, Could Affect You – LAist
New traffic laws – The Mendocino Voice
Climate change and fire
The last decade was a time of climate catastrophes across the world, from devastating storms and floods, to the string of enormous fires here in California. Here’s some news about that:
Big atmospheric rivers do a lot of damage — especially in Northern California – San Francisco Chronicle
PG&E and other utilities can’t raise profits – Los Angeles Times
California, climate change and the trauma of the last decade – Los Angeles Times
MendoLake Complex Fire Relief Center strives to stay open – Ukiah Daily Journal
Odds and ends
Massive redwood tree falls, kills hiker in Muir Woods – Los Angeles Times
Hawks on the coast – Redheaded Blackbelt
Video allegedly taken by mother showing her son driving intoxicated being investigated by the CHP – Redheaded Blackbelt
I’m subscribed and I’m happy to see that MV can collaborate with the Red Headed Black Belt, also consider hitting up the Mendo College for contributors and the Mendo Environmental Center. Just suggesting….