Council directs city to develop an ordinance on gun-safety

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

The Winters City Council heard presentations on gun safety and firearm storage in the city and engaged in debate on what, and if any, ordinances should be adopted for safe gun storage within the city of Winters.

Winters Police Chief John Miller presented a summary of California state gun laws as well as recent gun ordinances passed in neighboring cities.

“California law actually has the most stringent gun laws in the nation undoubtedly; however many of the violations, especially when it comes to possession of firearms, believe it or not, is just a mis- demeanor,” Miller said.

Miller further enumerated state law regarding certain “prohibited persons” not permitted to carry guns, including certain violent felons and those under restraining orders, as well as restrictions on how people can carry guns, such as concealed carry laws or laws prohibiting guns in public buildings, as well as the myriad of exceptions for things like police officers, hunting, and certain legal weapons.

Miller also outlined storage laws, including the necessity of keeping firearms in locked containers in cars, and ensuring that guns are safely kept away

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Police seek public help to identify suspects

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

Winters Police Department is turning to the community to help identify two individuals who broke into the Winters Food Mart and Liquor store last Thursday.

At 5:10 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, Winters police received an alarm notification at Winters Food Mart and Liquor. Surveillance video on location captured two suspects who broke the store window (causing $1,000 in damage) and stole