Fort Bragg Holds Special Event Last Weekend

Fort Bragg hosted “The Longest Table” this past Saturday closing Franklin Street, where some 400 came together for a meal and conversation. Fort Bragg High seniors sold pumpkin pie for their Safe and Sober Graduation, and the Mendocino Coast Humane Society sold drinks. Fort Bragg’s Mayor, City Manager, and Event Producer Pam Bell Evans thanked … Read more

Odd Chase in Point Arena Sees One Arrested

A slow speed pursuit Thursday evening in Point Arena resulted in a crash and one person in custody. The chase came to an end when the driver spun out near Windy Hollow and Riverside Drive. Deputies found the driver seizing, administered Narcan, then had to tase the driver, who became combative and fought officers. After … Read more

Public Meetings to Be Held on Potter Valley Decommissioning

The State Water Resources Control Board is planning a series of public meetings next week as part of the preparation of environmental documents for the proposed decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project. Pacific Gas and Electric filed the final surrender application and decommissioning plan for the project in July. The meetings will be held in … Read more

Campground in Eastern Mendo County Reopens

Hammerhorn Campground, destroyed five years ago by the August Complex fires and further damaged by winter storms, has reopened. Located 18 miles north of Eel River Station in eastern Mendocino County, the campground has been restored through efforts by the Forest Service, California Deer Association, and Patriot Restoration Ops. Crews installed new fire rings, barriers, … Read more

Pinoleville to Get Help from Ukiah With Loose Dog Issue

The Ukiah Police Department will soon provide animal control to the Pinoleville Pomo Nation reservation due to an increase in loose dog attacks, as Mendocino County hasn’t been able to resolve the issue. A Memorandum of Understanding, effective December 2024, outlines that Community Services Officers will respond to calls, with Pinoleville reimbursing Ukiah. Pinoleville has … Read more

Mendocino County Residents Could Lost Health Insurance

Roughly 400,000 Californians, including 5,000 in Mendocino County, face losing health insurance via Covered California if federal tax credits expire on December 31, potentially doubling premiums. While state funds will partially offset this, future federal changes in 2027 will limit aid for 119,000 legal immigrants, and 2028 brings an end to automatic renewals. Clinics like … Read more

Cannabis Equity Grant Program Accepting Applications

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Cannabis Equity Grants Program which has $15 million to give to qualified applicants. Grants up to $75,000 are available for program development, or $3.5 million to help equity applicants establish cannabis businesses. This aims to reduce legal industry barriers and combat … Read more

Clearlake Man Facing Arson Charges

Ronald Neil Millard, 53, of Clearlake, faces 17 felony charges including arson and weapons possession. He allegedly set four fires in Clearlake and Clearlake Oaks over two months, including the 11-acre North Fire. Millard, a convicted felon, is being held without bond in Lake County Jail.