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Suspect flees traffic stop, CHP ends chase with pit maneuver in Potter ValleyUkiah

A Ukiah man armed with a gun led officers on a 100 MPH chase across Mendocino County, ditching the weapon mid-pursuit before being stopped by a pit maneuver and arrested in Potter Valley.

A Ukiah cop’s curiousity leads to bows and arrows and three under arrest

You never know what a cop might discover when they pull up to a car at a Ukiah gas station.

What did a Mendo jury decide about the man accused of three carjackings in one day?

His victims included a mother, her two children, and a taxi driver waiting to transport a patient from a dialysis clinic.

Late-night inland Mendocino County police pursuit concludes in crash

On the stretch of SR-20 that follows the northern shores of Lake Mendocino, the driver was reportedly accelerating to speeds of 100 miles per hour and crossing double yellows before peeling off towards Potter Valley.

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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."

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.

Time Running Out to Protect Sonoma Coast Redwoods from Development Threat

"The Sonoma Coast Redwoods property contains roughly 836 acres of coast redwood forests that were in timber production for over 100 years."

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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."

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Community Events

The circus is coming to Boonville

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

Run the Coast! 8th Annual Noyo Headlands Race Returns to Fort Bragg

Lace up for the 8th Annual Noyo Headlands Race in Fort Bragg on November 2nd! Enjoy stunning ocean views as you walk, run, or race in the 5K, 10K, or kids’ half-mile dash—all while supporting the Mendocino Land Trust’s mission to protect local nature.
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MendoMoments

MendoMoments: The Warmth of Santa Claus Eminates from a Fort Bragg Storefront

A Fort Bragg resident captured this image of the Furniture Mart's storefront packed with an assembly of Santas, glowing red and white provoking a nostalgia of simpler times.

MendoMoments: The Nearness of Autumn Comes Into Focus on the Mendocino Bluffs

"The blackberries, the wild radish seed pods, the fried egg plant flowers just scream fall."

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."
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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."
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