A flood watch remains in effect through tomorrow for most of Mendocino County. Rain is expected to continue through tomorrow night. Land and rock slides are possible in some areas, as is flooding in low-lying areas. There is also a flood warning for the Russian River area near Hopland. A wind advisory is in effect … Read more
A man was arrested on Tuesday evening after an altercation at the Rite Aid in Fort Bragg. Kenneth Jenkins was subdued by bystanders and held until law enforcement arrived after he stabbed a man and cut a woman on her hands. The attacks seem to have stemmed from an argument about a dog. The victims … Read more
A man was arrested on Tuesday evening after an altercation at the Rite Aid in Fort Bragg. Kenneth Jenkins was subdued by bystanders and held until law enforcement arrived after he stabbed a man and cut a woman on her hands. The attacks seem to have stemmed from an argument about a dog. The victims … Read more
The CHP reports the arrest of an intoxicated woman who crashed her vehicle east of Willits last night and then fled the scene on foot carrying a bottle of vodka. Law enforcement arrived on the scene of the accident to find the vehicle stuck in a ditch. A witness told deputies the woman had flagged … Read more
Heavy rain predicted to start this afternoon has prompted a flood watch through Thursday for the coast and all parts of the Mendocino interior. 3-6 inches of rain is expected over the next couple of days, making travel difficult and the possibility of flooding as well as rock and landslides along roadways. There is also … Read more
The third and final candidate forum for three supervisorial seats on the March 5th ballot will be held Wednesday at 6 in District 1 at the Calpine Geothermal Visitors Center. The candidates expected to attend are Bren Boyd, John Hess, Sean Millerick, Helen Owen, and Bryan Pritchard.
The days may be numbered for the historic Palace Hotel building. A grant application by the Guidiville Rancheria proposes demolishing the building so that the site can be examined for possible contamination from old fuel storage tanks. If approved, the tribe would assume controlling interest in the project along with partners, including a group of … Read more
The Mendocino County AIDS. Viral Hepatitis Network will be holding its 36th annual Event of The Heart on Saturday at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center. The annual event is the organization’s main fundraiser, with a catered buffet dinner, musical entertainment, door prizes as well as a live and silent auction. Tickets for the event are … Read more
The Fort Bragg City Council at its last meeting confirmed a new fee structure for the C.V. Starr Community Center. Besides changing the fee structure, the number of classes available has been changed and the council approved upgrading the flooring in some areas.
The Lakeport City Council will hold a special meeting this evening at 6 to discuss and approve a supplemental agreement and contract change for the Highway Safety Improvement Program’s Sign Repair and Replacement Project. The council will also approve plans and award a construction contract for the GSL Pavement Rehabilitation Project.