News Staff Fort Bragg’s annual Magic Market, a Halloween celebration happens tomorrow from 11 AM – 4 PM on Laurel and Franklin Streets, offering fun for all ages with creative costumes encouraged. The event features vendors, a DJ, fire dancers, a “Time Warp” flash mob, pumpkin carving, children’s activities, and pet adoptions. A costume contest for all … Read more
The Rotary Club of Kelseyville is organizing a Thanksgiving food drive. All collected food will be donated to the Kelseyville Presbyterian Food Pantry. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off in collection barrels at Lakeport Grocery Outlet and Nice Sentry Market from October 27 to November 17. The Rotary Club will also host two “stuff … Read more
A Fort Bragg teen, 16, was arrested in Ukiah midweek last week for allegedly pointing a firearm at a man. He fled with another 16-year-old on probation, who had a felony warrant for vehicle theft. Police found a loaded “Ghost gun” near the male, who tried to escape. Both were booked into Mendocino County Juvenile … Read more
Clearlake is proceeding with a major commercial development on the 40-acre Pearce Field airport property, despite legal and environmental challenges, including Adventist Health’s withdrawal of its plans for a medical clinic. City Manager Alan Flora confirmed the city’s commitment, and said the hotel developer remaining committed. For the clinic, Flora mentioned options like finding a … Read more
CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit will conduct a prescribed burn on Jackson Demonstration State Forest, starting today and running through Monday in the Thompson Gulch area. Smoke and aircraft may be visible.
On Wednesday, Fort Bragg Police served a search warrant at a residence on John Cimolino Way. Officers found a 10-year-old child, an adult female, and her teenage son. A search revealed marijuana, controlled substances, a short-barrel rifle, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia, all accessible to the 10-year-old, who was not related to the female adult. The … Read more
The California Transportation Commission has allocated $4.9 billion for safety, mobility, and zero-emission projects. Mendocino County is expected to receive about $74.6 million, including for the Albion River Bridge replacement.
Raymond Buenaventura, Lake County’s public defender, has been hired as Monterey County’s chief public defender, effective December 1, with an annual salary of $273,245, just two years after he was hired to lead the newly created Lake County Public Defenders Office.. Monterey County supervisors approved the hiring on October 14, citing his legal knowledge and … Read more
A beach hazards statement remains in effect for coastal Mendocino County through Friday evening, as another long period NW swell arrives on the heels of the swell earlier this week. There is an increased threat of sneaker waves expected, with beach runup over 15 feet. Avoid rocks, jetties and steep beaches.
Gina Rae Bean, 47, of Fort Bragg, was sentenced to 36 months in state prison for a fatal 2019 hit-and-run and subsequent probation violations. Bean struck and killed 21-year-old skateboarder Calum Taite Pulido on Highway 1, then fled the scene. After a September 2021 conviction, Bean received a suspended three-year prison sentence in December 2021, … Read more