Tuesday, October 15, 2024
-Advertisement-
ClarkesTreeServiceVersion2
ClarkesTreeServiceVersion2
ClarkesTreeServiceVersion2
ClarkesTreeServiceVersion2

Recent news

Man lights a campfire in Ukiah creek later arrested for reckless burning

The campfire ignited nearby forest land but was thankfully contained before causing more damage.

Jury finds Cloverdale man guilty of sexually assaulting women at Ukiah Costco

The Cloverdale man victimized two Costco workers in May 2023.

How did a Ukiah man steal $20K in a ‘sophisticated’ interstate fraud scheme?

The crime involved fake identities, multiple bank branches, and a quick getaway—now he faces jail time.

Mendocino cannabis crackdown results in 11 tons of product, 30K plants

Cops found $100K, psychedelic mushrooms, and six firearms.

Fire

Traffic

The Bright Side

Volunteers unite to strengthen lifesaving firebreak in Willits

'The season is turning toward fall, and the legacy of the early-autumn 2017 Redwood Complex fire looms large on the landscape in Mendocino County."

County of Mendocino lauded for creating a healthy work community

The County CEO says the recognition "underscores our dedication to improving the well-being of our employees..."

Fort Bragg Police Secure $2.5M Grant to Expand Homeless Response Across Coast

"The Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center will be receiving $1.5 million to expand behavioral health services outside of Fort Bragg to more of the Mendocino Coast."

Hundreds of Mendocino and Sonoma County redwoods now protected

“Armstrong Redwoods and Montgomery Woods state reserves are unparalleled treasures in our district, safeguarding some of the world’s tallest trees — coast redwoods that have stood for over 1,000 years."

Prescribed burns planned to restore river and forest health in Northern Mendocino County

Over the next few weeks, the Eel River Recovery Project, local landowners, and CAL FIRE will kick off a 30-acre prescribed burn on lower Tenmile Creek. This burn is part of a larger, multi-year effort to improve forest health across the watershed by reducing understory fuels.

SFGATE: Ship Strike Kills Endangered Fin Whale on Mendocino Coast

The incident underscores the challenges in protecting endangered whales along California’s coastlines.

Water

Government

Cannabis

Utilities

Health

Mendo Coast’s lone hospital reevaluating terms with health care district

"Adventist Health has informed the Mendocino Coast Health Care District (MCHCD) of its desire to restructure the terms of the agreement to provide care for the community."

West Nile Virus Cases Rise in Lake County

"West Nile virus has been found in local mosquitoes, sentinel chickens, and a dead bird from Lake County this year."

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Launches Community Wellness Survey

"Completing the health needs survey will help shape the strategies and programs that address our area’s most pressing health issues."

Ukiah Valley Welcomes New Family Medicine Specialist

"Growing up in rural Alabama, Dr. Bender knows all too well the challenges rural areas face when it comes to access to care. That’s why she specifically chose Ukiah Valley, for the opportunity to fill that gap and serve where she’s most needed."

Drought

-Advertisement-

Community Events

Looking for a wholesome Ukiah Halloween? Get your family to the Enchanted Pumpkin Path

"Grab your broomsticks and don't miss out on this magical community celebration. Join the fun for a Halloween you won't forget! "

Celebrate the hit show that brought Mendocino to TVs across America

Mendocino’s 2025 Murder, She Wrote Festival brings fans together for a weekend of mystery, tours, and Angela Lansbury tributes.

The circus is coming to Boonville

Acrobats, beer, and clowns. Can you ask for more?
-Advertisement-

MendoMoments

MendoMoments: Gritty with Sand in a Fort Made of Driftwood

Settling into the sun-kissed sands of Portuguese Beach, Sarah Baitis said her two sons "played for hours in the sand and in the forts made from driftwood."

MendoMoments: A Little Library in the Hamlet of Hearst

It's good to know in the wilds of Mendocino County's mountains, any Joe Schmo can still curl up with a good book.

MendoMoments: A Sherbert Sunrise Illuminates a Blanket of Fog Above Redwood Valley

This moment of transcendence reminded Trotter of the "two years of drought" our region experienced and she said, "it's like I forgot what clouds and fog look like."
-Advertisement-

Education

Become a Trustee: Mendocino College Needs You

"Have you ever wanted to make a meaningful impact in your community? Now's your chance! Mendocino College is actively seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join its Board of Trustees."

Hopland School Secures Kubota Tractor Grant, Seeks Community Votes for $50K

Go vote so the Hopland School's 10K grant can become 50K!

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Hosts Free Physicals and Back-to-School Fair

"The goal of these exams is to ensure the athlete can participate safely and facilitate any additional workup necessary to be safe on the playing field."

Events

High Fire Risk Sunday: Mendocino County Under Red Flag Warning

"Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly."

Ukiah Matches Century-Old Temperature Records Amid Heat Wave

On July 2, the temperature reached 110 degrees Fahrenheit, matching the record set in 1924. On July 3, the thermometer climbed to 112 degrees, equaling the high set in 1931.

Record-Breaking Heat Expected in Mendocino County

"Keep in close contact with family, friends and neighbors, especially those who have preexisting medical conditions or work outdoors. It’s important to remind one another to seek shade, drink water and get medical assistance if signs of heat fatigue become visible.”

Weather Service Warns of Critical Fire Threat This Weekend in Parts of Mendocino, Lake, and Humboldt Counties

Information from the National Weather Service Eureka office indicates that between 5:00 a.m. Saturday morning to 5:00 p.m. Sunday night gusty east to northeast winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation could lead to rapidly spreading fires."
-Advertisement-