Fishermen Rescued Off Mendocino Coast
The Coast Guard was called twice this week after a starter failed in one boat and another capsized
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FAA Directs City of Willits to Change Airport Rules or Lose Funding
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
Fort Bragg Sergeant Injured While Breaking Up Bar Fight
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
Ukiah moves forward with $3.3 million fiber optic project
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
Fort Bragg Girl’s Fentanyl Death Tied to Snapchat Drug Deals, Prosecutors Say
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
Fort Bragg, CA City Council Cancels Discussion of “Anticipated Litigation” After Citizens Raise Brown Act Concerns
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.
Five Policy Changes Poised to Up-end Health Care in Mendocino County
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
Whistleblowing Nun Sister Jane Kelly Remembered for Her Faith, Fierce Advocacy
Sister Jane Kelly, a fearless nun who became a local icon after exposing misconduct in the Catholic Church, was honored Wednesday with a memorial Mass at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church. The Rev. Gary Lombardi, a retired priest who previously served as pastor at St. Mary during Sister
Mendocino County Superior Court Restricts Public Access to Records Concerning Criminal Cases
The Mendocino County Superior Court this week implemented changes to its online records system that significantly limit public access to criminal court documents. Until Aug. 1, the public could search criminal cases online and view the first page of filings. Full documents were available upon request for a fee. Subscribe