"During this time of fluctuation and uncertainty, it is critically important that the Agriculture Department accurately depict the amount of cannabis being produced in Mendocino County."
"Montgomery Woods and the forests around it comprise a strikingly beautiful and ecologically important corner of the coast redwood range, for both recreational visitors and conservation."
Investigators located items that suggested recently squatters had taken residence in the home. But, Battalion Chief Buckingham stated that the fire Sunday night "was not the result of an unattended warming or cooking fire."
A newly released report discloses that Sonoma County probation was hampered from considering a stronger recommended jail term for the disgraced Ukiah cop because key background criminal reports were not turned over.
"Upon speaking with witnesses it was learned that a silver sedan containing what appeared to be three young male subjects were believed to have fired the flare before leaving the area."
"The Deputies questioned Dewitt and developed probable cause to believe he had failed to meet the deadline for his annual registration date and the 30-day registration date as a transient."
Khadijah Britton went missing over four-and-a-half years ago. During that time, Negie Fallis, the man law enforcement suspects made her disappear, has spent nearly two-and-a-half years behind bars. Fallis has managed to elude criminal prosecution for his suspected role in the disappearance of Khadijah.
Investigators located items that suggested recently squatters had taken residence in the home. But, Battalion Chief Buckingham stated that the fire Sunday night "was not the result of an unattended warming or cooking fire."
Initial reports came in around 9:45 p.m. and the Incident Commander can be heard directing firefighters as they assess the fire and attack the incident.
"Upon speaking with witnesses it was learned that a silver sedan containing what appeared to be three young male subjects were believed to have fired the flare before leaving the area."
"GBC invites all community members and visitors to our beautiful coast to our next month-end sale on Saturday, August 27. We hope to see our inventory reduced so that we may again start taking donations of clean, lightly used clothing."
“I can’t say with words what Alliance Auto means to us. People like Sal and Jenifer go above and beyond in our community, providing help humbly and quietly.”
"On June 11, 825 days after the last lens tours, eighty-seven tourists and locals got the opportunity to stand next to Point Cabrillo’s working Fresnel lens, the same one that was first lit at midnight on June 10 of 1909."
Law enforcement at the scene reports that according to bystanders, the driver who fled is a white, male adult wearing a dark baseball hat, green shirt, and dark shorts.
The California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information page indicates that traffic is still flowing in the area described as near the intersection of State Route 1 and Big River Road.
"Systems and processes usually keep things moving openly, transparently and properly. When we don’t have appropriate systems and processes, things can go astray quickly. This seems to be the case with the County finances."
After a controversial declaration of financial crisis six weeks ago, the Board of Supervisors discussed timeframes for financial reporting requirements with Chamise Cubbison, the new Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector.
Remember a month ago when Mendocino County Supervisors created an uproar by asking the state Controller to step in and take a hard look at county finances?
"Montgomery Woods and the forests around it comprise a strikingly beautiful and ecologically important corner of the coast redwood range, for both recreational visitors and conservation."
"On Wednesday morning, Sept. 21, 2022, forest protectors nonviolently stopped operations in the highly contested timber harvest plan (THP) known as Red Tail, in Jackson State Demonstration Forest (JDSF) 6 miles east of Ft. Bragg near the popular Camp One campground."
“Fishers have it rough. From rodenticide poisoning, to habitat loss from logging and fires, these tenacious critters face significant threats to their continued existence.”
As she went to put her family’s puppy in the front seat, she was shocked and alarmed when she saw a rattlesnake coiled on the middle console, where a driver might rest their elbow.
"Cleanup operations are underway at High Glade lookout, Keller Place and Beaver Glade fire station. Forest officials expect cleanup to be completed by Sept. 30, 2022."
"Activists said they are issuing an “Earth First! Stop Work Order” to replace the “pause” CalFire had agreed to during recent on-going talks but appears to have abruptly jettisoned."
"It is not yet clear how seriously the disease will impact California's coast redwood and Douglas fir trees, which are ecologically and economically vital to the state, particularly to the timber, nursery, landscape and construction industries."
"Excessive heat poses a real health risk, particularly to those who work outdoors, the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and those with chronic diseases."
"Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) recently unveiled its new all-electric headquarters which features an innovative microgrid and goes far beyond “net zero energy” standards by reducing greenhouse gas emissions on the State’s electric grid."
The PG&E outage map indicates 513 homes are without power and says PG&E is investigating the cause of the outage. The power is estimated to be restored around 3:30 p.m.
"In March 2022, the Fort Bragg City Council suspended the disconnection of residential accounts that were 60 days past due with balances under $2,000 through the end of August 2022 to allow customers to apply for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program."
"...as California moves toward phasing out new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, it’s the right time to increase the accessibility and convenience of driving an electric vehicle in Mendocino County."
“It’s long past time we fix this omission and allow Tribal governments to have the same opportunities to access and purchase public lands as state and local governments."
Clara Williams was born in 1883 and grew to master Pomo basketry. When the Ukiah Daily Journal interviewed her in 1955, she spoke of being one of the last Pomo basket weavers left.
"The epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous people is a national humanitarian crisis, with California ranking fifth in the nation for incidents of MMIP, and the far north of the state accounting for most cases."
Northern California is "a landscape of repeated instances of violence, so saturated that to many, it may seem unavoidable. Indeed, many Indigenous women and girls are taught it is not a question if they will be assaulted, but when and how often.”
“Thanks to the investments made by Congress in this year’s funding bill, over a million dollars is heading their way to preserve places of cultural significance, ensuring America’s diverse history is protected and celebrated.”
"During this time of fluctuation and uncertainty, it is critically important that the Agriculture Department accurately depict the amount of cannabis being produced in Mendocino County."
The quiet crisis building in the background of our Mendocino County lives is water. Sometimes a couple of photographs can tell the story better than any reporter could.
"The City was fortunate to receive late rains this past spring extending our need to require water conservation restrictions, however, as current water supply conditions are beginning to show the effects of a third year of drought."
"Hosted by Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, the town hall will feature a panel of experts reporting on current drought conditions, the latest long-range weather forecast, and the impact of the drought on Russian River water quality, recreation and the county’s regional park system."
Issues discussed included potential curtailments to Russian River water users, the possibility of a stand-alone task force dedicated to water issues, and an ordinance designed to monitor commercial wells.
"New model approved by State Water Board for voluntary partnership between water rights holders to adaptively manage water use in the Upper Russian River Watershed."
"Orders for universal masking in public settings including schools, childcare, and on public transportation have already been replaced by 'strong recommendations.'"
"The updated boosters are free and provide the best protection against the currently dominant Omicron BA.5 variant of COVID-19, as well as the original strain."
"We’re in a stronger place today as a nation, with more tools—like vaccination, boosters, and treatments—to protect ourselves, and our communities, from severe illness from COVID-19."
"Remembering that we all will die one day allows us to be present in the world and more present in our lives. Death reminds us that each moment of life is sacred."
"...a time in which individuals, organizations, and communities around the world can educate and engage everyone in our community to find their role in suicide prevention."
"Acceptable tires include: up to 48” diameter size limit, rims okay, residential tires only, no bicycle tires, and no insect-infested tires will be accepted. Please remove any excess dirt or debris from tires."
"As the organization continues to build careers around inspiring patients in their health, wholeness and hope, these career fairs are hoped to connect community members with a career path in health care, close to home."
Hopland resident Vernon Hamilton Budinger arose in the darkness to capture the strange sight of the moon-turned- ochre. He managed to snap a shot of Duncan Peak's silhouette as the eclipse waned and the moon descended below the western horizon.
Fort Bragg resident Judy Valadao Valadao said, "We were very surprised as they exposed themselves one at a time until there were three. Be sure to bring binoculars if you want to see them as they await the male's return to the nest with a fish."
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.
For our first installment of MendoLit, we're featuring an untitled, free verse poem by Rose Brown found in her collection entitled "A Briefcase Full of Feathers".
To capture the essence of our vast vistas, MendoFever will be featuring a new section we're calling "MendoLit" that will showcase poetry, short stories, flash fiction, and vignettes that put to words that hard-to-pin-down feeling we call home.
"The reality is, practically no environmental protections existed with the previous ordinance, and illicit grows currently operate more acreage than 22.18 could ever allow."
"The City of Ft. Bragg has an obligation to protect Rare or Endangered or Critically Imperiled trees and to plant more trees and not keep cutting them down to accommodate development."
"What can the public do if they are concerned? Call the Department of Fish & Wildlife and/or Pacific Gas & Electric and ask about the tree slated to be cut which holds an active bald eagle nest, just days before early nesting season officially begins in California."
Remember a month ago when Mendocino County Supervisors created an uproar by asking the state Controller to step in and take a hard look at county finances?
"It was a stomach-churning end to the career of a Police Chief who less than a year ago was touted as a personable young guy who could lead the 18-officer department out of a troubled stretch."
"Schools are now faced with how to help students catch up with their learning. Research suggests more students have experienced more unfinished learning during the last two years than ever before."
"Schools with a successful PBIS system often see reductions in disciplinary infractions, antisocial behaviors will become less frequent, and substance abuse can decline."
"The August 29th meeting will be a great way to learn about developer fees and provide a platform for community members to ask questions and help us hear their point of view."
"Welcome back! On Monday, August 22, 2022, Ukiah Unified School District begins the 2022-2023 school year, welcoming over 6,000 students—from preschoolers who are just learning to manage a daily routine to high school seniors preparing for college and the workplace."
"Monkeypox spreads through direct contact with the rash and objects soiled from open lesions, like clothes and linens, and large droplets in face-to-face conversation."
"The focus of hospice care is on reducing suffering, both physical and mental. Emphasis on helping the patient maintain dignity and self-determination is important. Hospice also provides emotional and spiritual support for the patient’s loved ones."
Abortion remains legal in California, but there have been barriers to access since well before the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. In Mendocino and Humboldt Counties, religious hospitals refuse what they term elective abortions.
"...a time in which individuals, organizations, and communities around the world can educate and engage everyone in our community to find their role in suicide prevention."
"Excessive heat poses a real health risk, particularly to those who work outdoors, the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and those with chronic diseases."
At last week’s meeting of the Mendocino Coast Healthcare District Board, directors discussed a new website, last year’s minutes, and a letter concerning the possibility of Adventist hospitals no longer taking Anthem insurance.
"In California, 434 cases have been confirmed. The California Department of Public Health currently reports the risk from monkeypox to the general population as very low."
“Our Pharmacy Residency Program not only provides practical hands-on experience for pharmacists to continue their careers, but also brings great value to the community.”
Clara Williams was born in 1883 and grew to master Pomo basketry. When the Ukiah Daily Journal interviewed her in 1955, she spoke of being one of the last Pomo basket weavers left.
"Oh gosh, skateboarding and Mendocino County... For the most part, especially back in the '80s, there was a definite love-hate relationship between kids, adults, police and city council folk in the three major towns: Willits, Ukiah and Fort Bragg."
“The important thing about the original air tanker operation was its enthusiasm. The conviction that “this idea will work” spread from the dozen or so pilots to the Forest Service and state people, who call the pilots back, again and again, to help put out fires all over the state."
The 1920s would see hundreds of Mendocino County residents don white robes, attend initiation ceremonies, and gaze upon burning crosses glowing in the hills above Willits, Ukiah, Fort Bragg, and other areas.
As the Bell Fire grew this afternoon, we had over 500 readers on our website at once. If each of those readers donated just $5/month, we'd have the funds to pay for more, deeper coverage of this place we call home.
"This is a great opportunity to join the conversation and participate in downtown revitalization efforts, such as walking tours, murals, and learn about City Council’s recent water/sewer capacity fee waiver, and more!"
"Your contributions to the nonprofit Westport Village Society will support preserving this pristine 26-acre oceanfront parcel at the west end of Branscomb Road in its natural condition, accessible for all to enjoy."
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