A documentary produced by two sisters from Mendocino County has brought attention to the issues of rising tension between ranchers and large-scale marijuana grows in the area. Keely Brazil Covello and Michaela Brazil Gillies produced the documentary, “High Country Murder” about the unsolved murder of rancher Richard Drewry, who was found dead in his truck … Read more
Volunteers are needed for the Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care annual Point in Time count of the homeless on Wednesday, the 29th. The count is used by federal and state agencies to calculate the need for homeless services funding. The Continuum of Care is a group of service providers, Tribal Governments, non-profits, faith-based … Read more
A bridge near Mendocino will be closed through at least tomorrow as Caltrans works to replace it. The Jack Peters Creek Bridge on Route 1 will be closed overnight from 10 pm to 6 am both Wednesday and Thursday nights. The bridge will be closed to all traffic except emergency responder traffic, which will be … Read more
The Yuba Community College District Board meets tomorrow at 3 pm and will consider approving a new faculty contract to close the two-year-long contract negotiation process. A closed session will take place before the usual 5 pm start time of the meeting to discuss labor negotiations with groups including the Faculty Association of Yuba Community … Read more
Applications for District 1 representative on the Lake County Planning Commission are now open. New Supervisor Helen Owen announced she is taking applications for the position as part of her promise to represent the district fairly. Owen has created a panel with representatives from all district areas to review applications. Top candidates will be interviewed … Read more
Fort Bragg Police are investigating the filmed harassment of an unhoused person. Investigators were alerted to a video on social media showing an unknown individual throwing what appeared to be a lit firework under a cart parked next to the person’s tent. Screams from the person in the tent can be heard on the video. … Read more
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
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
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.
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