> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.mendolocal.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Mendo Local Weekly News — March 28, 2026 - URL: https://www.mendolocal.news/mendo-local-weekly-news-march-28/ - Published: 2026-03-28T22:54:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-13T19:55:45.000Z - Description: Younger protesters join No Kings day in Fort Bragg, supes support a new vision for state forests, and Mendocino County air quality gets evaluated - Author: Elise Cox - Tags: Weekly News ## 🌲 MENDOCINO COUNTY ### A Different Kind of Harvest: Can California’s Forests Grow Jobs, Too? *By Elise Cox, MendoLocal.News* California Assemblymember Chris Rogers’ AB 2494 would shift state forest management toward biodiversity, fire resilience, and climate goals—away from traditional timber extraction. The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors backed the bill in a 3–2 vote, with Supervisors Bernie Norvell and Madeline Cline dissenting. 🔗 [Read more](https://www.mendolocal.news/p/a-different-kind-of-harvest-in-jackson) ### County Moves Forward With New Noise Rules *By Elise Cox, MendoLocal.News* Supervisors unanimously advanced a new ordinance setting decibel limits for nighttime noise in unincorporated areas, aiming to give enforcement “teeth.” 🔗 [Read more](https://www.mendolocal.news/p/county-moves-forward-with-noise-rules) ### County Adopts First Air Toxics Report *By Elise Cox, MendoLocal.News* Officials approved the county’s first state-mandated Air Toxics “Hot Spots” report under AB 2588\. The analysis found no areas with high health risks. 🔗 [Read more](https://www.mendolocal.news/p/county-adopts-first-air-toxics-report) ### New Financing Tools Approved for Infrastructure *By Elise Cox, MendoLocal.News* The county joined a statewide financing program allowing developers to fund roads, sewer systems, and fees through tax-exempt bonds. Property owners repay via assessments, with limited county risk. 🔗 [Read more](https://www.mendolocal.news/p/county-approves-new-financing-tools) ### Roads Crumbling Amid Funding Gap *By Sydney Fishman, The Mendocino Voice* With just $5–10 million annually for road maintenance, the county lags far behind urban counterparts. Supervisors are now advancing a proposed 1-cent sales tax for the November ballot. 🔗 [Read more](https://mendovoice.com/2026/03/how-funding-gaps-leave-mendocino-county-roads-in-rough-shape/?ref=mendolocal.news) ### Russell Green Enters District 3 Race *By Sydney Fishman, The Mendocino Voice* Dispensary owner and software developer Russell Green has announced a run for the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors District 3 seat. 🔗 [Read more](https://mendovoice.com/2026/03/russell-green-runs-for-district-3-seat-on-mendocino-county-board-of-supervisors/?ref=mendolocal.news) ### DUI Conviction in Mill Creek Crash *Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office* A Ukiah man was convicted of misdemeanor DUI following a 2024 crash on Mill Creek Road in Talmage. 🔗 [Read more](https://www.facebook.com/MendoDA) --- ## ✊ FORT BRAGG ### No Kings Day Draws Large Crowd *By Elise Cox, MendoLocal.News* An estimated 1,500 people gathered in Fort Bragg for a peaceful protest organized by Indivisible Mendocino Coast—equal to roughly 20% of the city’s population. 🔗 [Read more](https://www.mendolocal.news/p/no-kings-day-on-the-mendocino-coast) ### Rail Rulings Weaken State Oversight *By Elise Cox, MendoLocal.News* Federal decisions are undercutting California’s regulatory authority over Mendocino Railway at the former Georgia-Pacific mill site ahead of an April 15 settlement conference. 🔗 [Read more](https://www.mendolocal.news/p/federal-rail-rulings-stack-up) ### Grey Whale Inn Reopens *By Mandela Linder, The Mendocino Voice* A historic Fort Bragg landmark has reopened following renovations, with more restoration still underway. 🔗 [Read more](https://mendovoice.com/2026/03/fort-braggs-grey-whale-inn-reopens-its-doors/?ref=mendolocal.news) ### Avian Flu Detected at Point Reyes *By Frank Hartzell, Mendocino Coast News* A dead murre tested positive for avian flu, raising concerns as migratory birds move north. Officials say no spread has been detected in nearby marine mammal populations. 🔗 [Read more](https://mendocinocoast.news/avian-flu-reaches-point-reyes-virus-may-be-moving-north-as-trump-era-budget-cuts-weaken-cdc-fda-warning-network/?ref=mendolocal.news) --- ## 🪖 POINT ARENA ### Veterans Monument Installation Begins **By Chelsea Randall, Independent Coast Observer** Six basalt columns have arrived for installation at the Point Arena Lighthouse as part of a new coastal veterans monument. 🔗 [Read more](https://mendonoma.com/?ref=mendolocal.news) *(Subscription required)* ### 🐎 Healing Through Horses **By Kat Gleason, Independent Coast Observer** A Point Arena practitioner is using hippotherapy to support patients with neurological and physical challenges.🔗 [Read more](https://mendonoma.com/?ref=mendolocal.news) *(Subscription required)* --- ## 🌄 UKIAH ### Rangeland Rezoned Near Ukiah *By Elise Cox, MendoLocal.News* Supervisors approved rezoning 160+ acres east of Ukiah to allow limited residential division for estate planning by longtime owner Jared Carter. 🔗 [Read more](https://www.mendolocal.news/p/supervisors-rezone-former-rangeland) ### Teen Hunter Injured in Accident *By Frank Hartzell, MendocinoCoast.News* A 15-year-old was airlifted after accidentally shooting himself while hunting west of Ukiah. He is reported in stable condition. 🔗 [Read more](https://mendocinocoast.news/teen-hunter-shot-in-leg-in-accidental-shooting-transported-out-of-county-in-stable-condition/?ref=mendolocal.news) ### Carousel Lane Parcel Back for Review *Ukiah Daily Journal* The City Council will revisit a tax-sharing agreement tied to annexation of a city-owned parcel at a special meet amid conflict-of-interest concerns. *(Subscription required)* 🔗 [Read more](https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2026/03/25/ukiah-city-council-to-discuss-carousel-lane-parcel-at-special-meeting/?ref=mendolocal.news) ### Dragon’s Lair Demolition Planned *By Justine Frederiksen, Ukiah Daily Journal* Mendocino College will demolish the former Dragon’s Lair building next month to make way for student housing. *(Subscription required)* 🔗 [Read more](https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2026/03/24/demolition-of-former-dragons-lair-planned-for-next-month/?ref=mendolocal.news) ### Police Warn of Phone System Delays *Ukiah Police Department* Ukiah police warned system upgrade could cause intermittent outages and delays. 🔗 [Read more](https://www.facebook.com/ukiahpolice) ### DUI Conviction in Mill Creek Crash *Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office* A Ukiah man was convicted of misdemeanor DUI following a 2024 crash on Mill Creek Road in Talmage. 🔗 [Read more](https://www.facebook.com/MendoDA) --- ## 🚰 VILLAGE OF MENDOCINO ### Water Project Faces Delays, Scrutiny *By Mark Scaramella, Anderson Valley Advertiser* A long-planned water storage project has grown increasingly complex, drawing concerns about transparency and governance. 🔗 [Read more](http://theava.com/?ref=mendolocal.news) *(Subscription required)* ### Dog “Mayor” Campaign Raises Funds *By Lin Due, The Mendocino Voice* A 120-pound malamute named Bodhi is “running for mayor” in a playful fundraiser for local dog parks and the community center. 🔗 [Read more](https://mendovoice.com/2026/03/mendocino-dog-park-sheriff-retires-in-order-to-swing-for-the-mayors-seat/?ref=mendolocal.news) --- ## 🥃 WILLITS ### Spirits Fundraiser Supports the Arts *By Mathew Caine, Willits Weekly* Mendocino Spirits supported a fundraiser benefiting the Willits Center for the Arts. 🔗 [Read more](http://www.willitsweekly.com/?ref=mendolocal.news) --- ## 🏛️ CALIFORNIA ### Lawmakers Move to Fix Environmental Loophole *By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters* A budget deal inadvertently exempted some industrial facilities from environmental review. Legislators are now working to close the gap. 🔗 [Read more](https://calmatters.org/environment/2026/03/advanced-manufacturing-ceqa-reform-blakespear/?ref=mendolocal.news) --- ### Tech Giants Spend Big on Politics *By Jeremia Kimelman, CalMatters* Major tech firms spent over $39 million influencing California politics ahead of the 2026 election cycle, with Meta leading the way. 🔗 [Read more](https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/03/meta-google-ai-regulation-elections/?ref=mendolocal.news)