Fort Bragg Police Chief Neil Cervenka to Retire in October

Updates: Quotes from Shaun Rundle, Jesse Martin, Tim Bosma and Jennifer Bosma were added after initial publication. The story was finalized August 11, 2025 10:50 a.m. Fort Bragg Police Chief Neil Cervenka confirmed to Mendo Local on Monday that he has submitted his retirement paperwork, effective Oct. 1.

Turf War in Fort Bragg, CA: Residents Question Safety of Artificial Fields

A long-awaited improvement project to revitalize a community park in the coastal town of Fort Bragg has become a new flashpoint in the national debate over artificial turf and its potential environmental hazards. Bainbridge Park is a grassy expanse four blocks from city hall long favored by dog owners