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Police & Courts
Escapee at large near Caspar, CA still underway at 11:39 PM sorry….info spotty with all hands on deck searching for the man
Update at 11:39- officers still in field. Drones in use, officers searching areas between Highway 20 and Little Lake Road…
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Frankly Speaking
Editorial: MendocinoCoast.news endorses Patrick Pekin in the June 2 Superior Court election
We dug deep and found the real reason this race is happening — read our exclusive below. Challenger Colby Friend…
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Ukiah
Family of Josh Retallick thanks community – update -Ukiah police find missing man dead; community mourns lifelong inland Mendocino resident
Family statement : After publication of our story, we were able to connect with Anne Retallick, Joshua’s mother. She and…
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Fort Bragg Police Department
FBPD federal case ends with $12,500 city settlement – In separate developments, two sergeants depart and former Chief Naulty may file a claim against the city
Update- Interviewing Plaintiff Daniel Kisliuk we learned that the county of Mendocino had settled with him for $10,000, in addition…
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Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor- Lions Club thank Skunk Train Boss
Dear Editor, The Fort Bragg–Mendocino Lions Club would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mendocino Railway — our own…
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Environment
Gray Whales Made the Greatest Comeback on Earth — Now Climate Change Is Erasing It, Scientists Warn
Frank had been warned by a leading gray whale scientist to expect at least one whale to wash up on…
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Grocery Outlet
Grocery Outlet is on the Go! Work has finally resumed on preparations for the store. April 2027 opening date now forecast
In the north town area, a cycle shop and a mower repair shop are both emerging businesses. We have been…
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Marine Mammal Center
Virgin Creek Advisory: Surfers Urged to Stay Out of the Water
A strong smell from a dead sea mammal in the ocean is drifting across the Haul Road area—from south of…
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Fort Bragg
Union Lumber Company Store goes full Skunk on Friday- Railroad breaks water main extending tracks behind the store they are about to buy
Imagine a miniature Skunk Train looping through the Union Lumber Company Store, kids trailing behind before spilling into the Model…
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Crime Reports
Ukiah Domestic Violence Incident Unfolds in Front of Four Children, Sheriff’s Office Reports
Kids who witness violence often carry the emotional impact for years, advocates note A 16‑year‑old boy called law enforcement to…
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Ask the Vet
New column: Ask the Vet!! by Dr. Chaves + Cheeser and Brubaker dig deep for news tails
Introducing our newest column — Ask the Vet! Send us your questions, and our animal team—Cheeser and Brubaker, both proud…
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Covelo
License plate reader hit led Oroville Police to 16‑year‑old homicide suspect, who was unarmed at the time of arrest
Oroville Police said they located the 16‑year‑old Covelo boy after a license plate reader flagged the vehicle listed in a…
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