Mendo Local Weekly Roundup — November 1, 2026
Massive home-insurance hikes, a false accusation of voter fraud, and tribal members speak out about the D3 election.
Scott Mayberry Received Voter List from Rafanan, Denies Sharing It With Anonymous Facebook Account
A Fort Bragg City Council candidate and former police chief answers questions about the use of the voter roll at the center of an election-season dispute.
What Restorative Justice Taught Me About Leadership
Bourassa has faced criticism for actions taken during her last term on the tribal council. This is her statement about her record there.
FAIR Plan Premiums Rise Across Mendocino County, Especially on the Coast
The California FAIR Plan is raising fire insurance premiums in Mendocino — about 22% countywide and 25% on the coast. Homeowners who cleared brush and trimmed limbs still saw their bills climb.
Salinas motorcyclist killed in US 101 crash south of Ukiah identified
Adrian Jimenez, 40, was riding a 2019 Harley-Davidson when the collision happened at about 8:23 p.m. on Oct. 25 on southbound 101 near the State Route 253 on-ramp.
Public Records Cast Cold Water on Heated Election Accusations
A Facebook page portrayed a local family's two homes as voter fraud, MendoLocal checked the records. We found no evidence of wrongdoing by the couple and plenty of questions for the anonyous accuser.
Tribal Members Oppose Endorsement of Bourassa As Court Records Detail 2024 Fight for Control of Tribal Building, Bank Accounts
"She has left us broken, divided and in poor financial shape by her leadership. That condition continues to this day."
Motorcycle Crash Closes Highway 101 South of Ukiah; CHP Log Lists Fatality
A motorcycle crash closed southbound Highway 101 just north of the Highway 253 on-ramp south of Ukiah on Sunday night. The CHP incident log lists it as a fatality; the agency has not released the name of the person who died.
Mendo Local Weekly Roundup — October 24, 2026
From a Pumpkin Wonderland on the coast to Pumpkinfest Parade in Ukiah, Mendocino is switching into holiday mode. But the FAIR plan increases are nothing to celebrate.