The States Attorney General’s Office has dropped its objections to the Guenoc Valley Resort and residential project, after developers made concessions regarding wildfire risk, evacuation safety and greenhouse gas emissions. The luxury destination resort is slated to be built on 25 square miles of fire prone land east of Middletown.
Drone technology was used by Mendocino County Sheriff’s officers to disarm and capture a man reportedly armed with a rifle in Ukiah. Deputies were able to locate and communicate one way with the man, who laid the weapon down and the situation was resolved peacefully.
A change of venue in the case of the man charged with setting the Hopkins Fire has been granted by the Mendocino County Superior Court. Assistant DA Dale Trigg confirmed the change on Wednesday, after jury selection had begun. Trigg stated that seating an impartial jury proved difficult and that the change of venue would … Read more
A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect throughtoday for the Mendocino Coast. Sneaker waves are possible. Stay farther back from the water if you must go to the beach and never turn your back to the ocean.
With more folks getting back on local bodies of water thanks to the recent rains, officials in Clear Lake are reminding boaters to use caution. Runoff from the storms has washed trees and other floating debris into the lake. Logs and other items can appear small on the surface of the water and may be … Read more
4th District Supervisor Dan Gjerde earlier in the week said that he will not be running for a fourth term. Gjerde made the announcement to the Board of Supervisors during its regular meeting on Tuesday. Gjerde has been supervisor of District 4 since 2013 and served on the Fort Bragg City Council for 12 years. … Read more
In a press release issued Tuesday evening, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors met in closed session to discuss the situation at the Creekside Cabins RV Park, where a sinkhole has restricted access to and from the park. The Board voted unanimously to direct County Counsel to initiate litigation against the owner of the park, … Read more
A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect through tomorrow for the Mendocino Coast. Large unexpected waves along the coast are possible as a long period of westerly swell reaches the coastline. Sneaker waves are possible. Stay farther back from the water if you must go to the beach and never turn your back to the … Read more
Details about the emotionally distraught person who tried to jump from the Noyo Bridge this past Sunday are thin, due to the nature of the incident, but Fort Bragg officers arrived in time to stop them from committing suicide. The Fort Bragg PD’s Facebook page has information for anyone looking for help.
Residents of the Creekside Cabins near Willits have until Friday to move their RV’s from the park when a temporary bridge that spans the sinkhole that has made access to the park impossible is removed. Making a move during a natural disaster is always difficult, and the situation with Creekside has become one of accessibility … Read more