Judge Says She’ll Wait to Rule on Motion to Dismiss in Cubbison Case

In Mendocino County Superior Court yesterday, Judge Ann Moorman said she may wait until a scheduled preliminary hearing this month to rule on motions to dismiss by suspended Mendocino County Auditor Chamise Cubbison’s defense attorney. Moorman listened to testimony by retired auditor Lloyd Weer, Investigator Lt. Andrew Porter, and former manager of IT services to … Read more

Beach Hazards Statement In Effect for Coastal Mendocino

A beach hazards statement is in effect for the Mendocino Coast through Tuesday night.  An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected with infrequent wave run up of up to 20 ft on beaches. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These … Read more

WIC Releases January Appointment Scheduling Notice

The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program has released its January appointment scheduling notice. WIC families have the option to complete appointments in person or virtually by going online at www.wichealth.org. Bilingual staff and lunch-hour appointments are also available.

Judge to Consider Motion to Dismiss Cubbison Case Today/Monday

Superior Court Judge Ann Moorman today will consider a motion to dismiss the case brought by DA David Eyster involving former Mendocino County Auditor/Controller/Tax Collector Chamise Cubbison after hearing testimony from former auditor Lloyd Weer as well as from sheriff’s investigator Andrew Porter and head of Mendocino County IT services Tony Rakes. Since the case … Read more

Beach Hazards Statement In Effect for Mendocino County

A beach hazards statement is in effect for the Mendocino Coast through Tuesday night. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone … Read more

Commercial Dungeness Season for the Area Opens Sunday Morning

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced that the commercial Dungeness crab season from the Sonoma/Mendocino County line to the U.S./Mexico border will open on Sunday morning at 12:01 a.m. In contrast the season from the California-Oregon border to the Sonoma/Mendocino County line is now scheduled to open automatically on the 15th, with … Read more

First Check of Snowpack for the Season Hopeful

On Thursday, the Department of Water Resources conducted the season’s first snow survey at Phillips Station, with 24 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 9 inches, 91 percent of average for that location. Major reservoirs statewide are currently 121 percent of average thanks to two consecutive years of above-average snowpack conditions. … Read more