Clarification 2025-09-04. Story was clarified to reflect a reader’s request to describe Garay’s employment. Zander Kain Garay, a 24-year-old who works at the meat counter at a local supermarket in Fort Bragg, says his constitutional rights were violated after he was arrested at the
The Willits Municipal Airport, nestled against the Brooktrails subdivision and surrounded by wild land, is in the crosshairs of the Federal Aviation Administration as the result of a complaint by one of the airport’s tenants. The tenant alleged the airport violated rules around operations and maintenance that accompany FAA
A Fort Bragg police sergeant was injured Friday night while responding to a fight at the Welcome Inn, according to the department. Officers were dispatched to the downtown bar, where they encountered several people involved in a disturbance fueled by heavy drinking. Sgt. Jarod Frank attempted to detain one of
Hello friends — From new food truck rules in Willits to butterflies in Point Arena, and a fiber optic project in Ukiah, there’s a lot of local news to catch up on. FORT BRAGG 🐕 Noyo Dog Park Gets an Upgrade By Frank Hartzell, Mendocino Coast News Read more The Noyo
The Ukiah City Council voted unanimously this week to move forward with a $3.3 million public-private partnership to build a city-owned fiber optic network, despite the risk that construction delays could force Ukiah to cover the entire cost. The 23-mile project includes 17 miles of aerial
President Donald Trump has pledged to win a war against fentanyl, using military force if necessary. In Fort Bragg, Mendocino County District Attorney David Eyster is using all the tools at his disposal to try to curb fentanyl overdose deaths. That includes applying a theory of “implied malice” to the
Progress on the Great Redwood Trail, a volunteer effort to restore Caspar Headlands Trails, and new owners for the Coast Cinemas
During the Aug. 11 Fort Bragg City Council meeting, Mayor Jason Godeke called for public comment on the closed session listed on the agenda. Three citizens responded to the item, which referenced “anticipated litigation” with an undisclosed party. Marcy Snyder questioned whether the litigation involved Mendocino Railway or another party.
Significant federal and state policy shifts are poised to reshape how health care is delivered nationwide, with a particularly acute impact in lower-income, rural areas like Mendocino County. Lucresha Renteria, executive director of Mendocino Coast Clinics (MCC), outlined a series of looming changes Monday night in a presentation to
