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- Highway 101 South Blocked on Ridgewood Grade After Vehicle Collides with Guard Rail
The CalTrans Quickmap indicates traffic in the southbound lane is heavily impacted. - Multi-Vehicle Traffic Collision North of Laytonville Significantly Impacts Highway 101 and Leaves One Driver with Head Injuries
The Incident Commander stated over the scanner to dispatch that two vehicles are blocking Highway 101 in the northbound lane and one vehicle is partially blocking the southbound lane. A third vehicle is reportedly off the roadway. - White Vehicle Suspected of Fort Bragg Hit and Run Ruled Out; Second Suspect Vehicle Identified
Investigators made contact with the owners of the white vehicle and “validated their statements” concluding the white vehicle and its owners are “no longer suspects.” - Travel Trailer On Its Side Slows Traffic on a Rain-Slicked Highway 20
Images of the scene sent to us by a reader show a considerable amount of rain on the roadway reminding Mendocino County residents of the dangers inherent in our rural roads when the rain falls. - This Day in MendoHistory: October 17, 1924- A Navy Dirigible Sails Above Mendocino
“In the distance, she resembled a huge bologna sausage covered with tin foil, but as she gradually came nearer winging her way slowly and deliberately along she showed up in all her majesty and power.” - BLM Lifts Some Fire Restrictions on Public Lands in Emerald Triangle and Beyond
“Even though we’ve had rain, people still need to be careful with fire,” said Dereck Wilson of the BLM Northern California District. - Fort Bragg CVS Pharmacy Surveillance Footage Captures Vehicle Suspected of Monday’s Hit and Run Leaving One Seriously Injured
“Our local CVS is currently refusing to release the name of the customer despite being served with a signed search warrant.” - Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall on the Consequences of Staffing Shortages:’We Have to Triage Calls for Services’
“One evening we had several complaints regarding loud music while our deputies were searching for a murder suspect.” - Ukiah Unified Assistant Superintendent Nicole Glentzer Receives State Human Resources Award
“Ms. Glentzer is a remarkable leader and human being! She inspires us daily with her ability to confront difficult situations with a kind heart but a clear focus on what is best for students.” - 2nd District Supervisor Mo Mulheren’s Weekly Update: Mental Health Data and Ukiah Rifle & Gun Club’s Fire Mitigation
“Hi Everyone! Things get a little hectic with my schedule this time of year so I’ll do my best to at least let you know which meetings I am attending so you know if you are interested in hearing more please call me or email and we can set up a time.” - To the Unidentified Hit and Run Driver Who Caused Serious Injuries in Fort Bragg: ‘When We Identify You, It Will be Too Late to Apologize’
“While we are unable to promise you leniency during the prosecution process if you do come forward, we can offer you the moral defense that you made a bad decision and panicked, but you are now coming forward to make things right.” - ‘Like It Or Not’ Hosts Interview Nutrition Consultant and Part Owner of Ukiah Valley Atheltic Club Lauren Strangio
The hosts said the episode features Strangio joining them for a second time “to talk about the amazing work she does in our community as well as what she is seeing in these crazy times.”
Fire
[UPDATE: Fire Contained] Vegetation Fire Burning at Cloverdale’s River Park
Known as the Cooley Fire, the flames are located in Cloverdale’s River Park. A dispatcher at 9:51 p.m. characterized the incident as multiple fires burning within the River Park area.
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Trailer on Fire Near Laytonville
When the Incident Commander arrived on scene he reported finding a trailer on fire but partially extinguished.
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[UPDATE: Forward Progress Stopped] Wildfire Burning Near Highway 128 Northwest of Boonville
The Incident Commander reported the Monte Fire is currently 1/4 acre burning at a slow rate of spread with one structure threatened and a low potential for extended spread.
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[UPDATE 11:43 a.m.: Forward Progress Stopped] New Incident, the Bachelor Fire, Starts During Red Flag Warning in Lake County
About 11:15 a.m., a new fire, being called the Bachelor Fire, off Bachlor Valley Road, started in Lake County north of Hwy 101. The Incident Commander reports the fire is “three to four acres” and burning at a “moderate rate of spread.”
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Crime
To the Unidentified Hit and Run Driver Who Caused Serious Injuries in Fort Bragg: ‘When We Identify You, It Will be Too Late to Apologize’
“While we are unable to promise you leniency during the prosecution process if you do come forward, we can offer you the moral defense that you made a bad decision and panicked, but you are now coming forward to make things right.”
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23-Year-Old Willits Man Accused of Attempted Murder and Rape of 61-Year-Old Woman Behind Grocery Outlet
Readers, please note: this press release describes crimes of a sexual and violent nature that may be disturbing to some.
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Detectives Investigating Covelo Home Thought to be Connected with the Killing of Man Found in an Abandoned Vehicle
A Round Valley resident told us approximately twenty undercover vehicles and twenty officers are at the residence and forensics teams appear to be digging up the yard.
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Fort Bragg Police Release Image of Vehicle Suspected in Monday’s Hit and Run That Left Fort Bragg Man with Head and Face Injuries
Investigators continue to interview witnesses and review surveillance footage of the intersection of Main Street and Oak Street where a 39-year-old Fort Bragg was struck causing significant injuries to his face and head.
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Cannabis
Fish and Wildlife Hosting Online Grant Workshop for Cannabis Cultivators Interested in the Qualified Cultivator Funding Opportunity
“Staff will review the application process and answer any questions.”
The Emerald Counties Will Receive $1.5 Million in State Funding to Fight ‘The Worst of the Worst Illegal Cannabis Operations’
Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall painted a grim picture of the Mendocino County illegal cannabis culture describing it as “cartel members making [money] hand over fist taking over this county. When people step out of line, they are met with extreme violence.”
Mendocino Cannabis Program Hosting Meeting on the Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant Program
“The meeting will take place on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. PST.”
Cannabis Grows in Calpella, Willits, and Redwood Valley Abated After Code Enforcement Efforts
“The responsible parties abated the cannabis plants after Code Enforcement engagement.”
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COVID-19
41 New Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Mendocino County
The following is Mendocino County’s information published on the County website regarding the most recent updates to the County’s COVID-19 dashboard. Other information regarding the virus amassed by MendoFever’s Judy Valadao is below the information provided by the county: 41 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in […]
12 New Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Mendocino County
The following is Mendocino County’s information published on the County website regarding the most recent updates to the County’s COVID-19 dashboard. Other information regarding the virus amassed by MendoFever’s Judy Valadao is below the information provided by the county: 12 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in […]
Mendocino County Public Health Officer Says It’s ‘Way Too Early’ to Consider the Benchmarks for Rescinding Indoor Masking Mandate
As to what factors are keeping Mendocino County from considering the benchmarks to end indoor masking, Dr. Coren said, “Our region’s vaccine rates and compliance with health orders are lower while our case rate is higher.”
17 New Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Mendocino County
The following is Mendocino County’s information published on the County website regarding the most recent updates to the County’s COVID-19 dashboard. Other information regarding the virus amassed by MendoFever’s Judy Valadao is below the information provided by the county: 10/07/2021 17 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified […]
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MendoHistory
This Day in MendoHistory: October 12, 1919- Possibly the First Fender Bender on the Mendocino Coast
“No one was injured, but the fenders of both vehicles were badly bent, and the steering gear in Archie’s car was jammed.”
This Day in MendoHistory: October 6, 1877- The First Issue of the ‘Mendocino Beacon’ Published
“Subscription rates were $3 per year.”
This Day in MendoHistory: October 1, 1905- Steamer Slams Into Gualala Reefs Becoming Stuck for Three Weeks
Three weeks later, the licenses of the Santa Barbara’s Captain, Chief Mate, and Second Mate were suspended because they had been “unskillful and negligent in navigating the steamer on this occasion.”
This Day in MendoHistory: September 24, 1933- Esteemed Mendocino Equestrienne Leads a Parade in San Francisco
The Mendocino Beacon noted that Bonita Donoho was “an equestrienne of marked ability, having ridden horses on her father’s ranch since she was a little tot, and her father always keeps a fine saddle animal for her use when she is home.”
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