NEWS ARTICLE ARCHIVE — in chronological order, with pagination below
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Fourth of July
Be a Yankee Doodle—vote today with the hope of a Revolutionary and the resolve of a Tory
Today is a day for courage. A day to be an American. A day to VOTE. I say VOTE YES and help save our country. But even if you vote no—VOTE. Because this isn’t just about policy. It’s about showing up for democracy. Most of us have already cast our ballots. But today, we celebrate…
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Crime Reports
Ukiah High teacher and prominent local journalist arrested Nov. 3, police seek help finding others contacted online by “Johhnyender”, suspended by district after allegations on Oct. 16
Matt LaFever, 37, founder of MendoFever and widely considered the county’s most-read journalist, was arrested this morning by Ukiah Police on suspicion of annoying or molesting a minor under 18. LaFever teaches journalism at Ukiah High School and serves as North Coast Contributing Editor for SFGATE. He has also worked with the Independent Coast Observer…
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Noyo Harbor
Makela Bros to be Reborn: Urchin Farm planned, Ice House has new incarnation, Handmade Meets Tech-we need both!
John Henry Leaves Noyo Harbor, But His Legacy Stays Anchored John Henry is finally leaving Noyo Harbor. What he built there—what he stood for—won’t be forgotten. So much of it is still standing, still working, still fishing. Makela Brothers and Howard Makela were among Fort Bragg’s own John Henrys: hands-on builders of legacy, labor, and…
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Mendocino
Surfwood fire: All residents safely evacuated; bottom floor of home remains intact. County elections office follows up with calls after email delay—short staffing cited as cause
Surfwood fire: swift response, safe escape, and a reminder of who shows up when it matters. Everyone—including the dog—made it out safely and was already outside when the Mendocino Volunteer Fire Department arrived to battle Wednesday night’s blaze in Surfwood. The fire broke out shortly after 9 p.m. and tore through the second floor of…
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Fort Bragg
2025 Halloween Fun Tonight —Let the Screams Begin!
Wall Street Is Terrifying—But Only One of Them Deserves It Wall Street in New York? Scary year-round. Greed, chaos, BADness—365 days of it. Wall Street Turns Wicked—But Only Ours Does It Right There’s a Wall Street that haunts us year-round— a canyon of greed, where the lights never flicker, and the only masks are worn…
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Albion
No, It’s Not Just a Tax: Albion’s $600 Fire Measure Could Save Lives -Would Guarantee Two Responders Per Call-and Lower Your Insurance Premiums
An informal group of elders from Albion and Little River has proposed a $600 annual property tax to fund the local fire department. At two recent meetings, residents discussed in detail how the measure could ease the burden on overworked staff, replace aging equipment, and potentially lower fire insurance rates. The big meeting is tonight—Wednesday…
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Albion
Letter to the Editor on Albion Fire Tax idea: Meyer- more communication needed from the district
Dear Editor – thank you for your very thoughtful article in the MendocinoCoast.News. I feel you succinctly identified issues and proposed alternatives that nailed the issue. Last year I was heavily involved in trying to pass the exact same measure that’s on the table now. The measure failed to achieve the 2/3rds vote it needed…
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Albion
A Path Forward: MendocinoCoast.News Proposes a Plan for Albion–Little River Fire Beloved Fire Department Services
A group of Albion and Little River elders is proposing a new parcel tax to support the critical needs of the Albion Little River Fire Protection District. Under the plan, parcels with residences would be taxed $600 annually; non-residential parcels would be taxed $300. The funds would replace outdated equipment and help hire two additional…
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City of Fort Bragg
No Public Portal: Flock System Lacks Promised Access by Fort Bragg Police
Surveillance Sparks Social Media Storm Ahead of Tonight’s Council Meeting People are freaking out about Flock in Fort Bragg— and that freak out Echoes Far Beyond the Coast. “Has anyone else seen the flyers on bulletin boards in downtown Fort Bragg about the Flock surveillance cameras? They caught my eye and I started looking into…
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Albion River Bridge
Albion Bridge Stewards Sues Caltrans Over Albion River Bridge Project, Alleging Violations of CEQA
This is the press release from the Stewards. We are all working our other jobs today so we will put out something with more info and an interview later in the week. We are also working on a story on the Albion Fire Department’s prospective bond… Albion, Mendocino County, Calif. — October 27, 2025 —…
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Fort Bragg
Peek inside the Lions Club Haunted House and Saturday’s spellbinding Magic Market — photos now live! The Haunted House returns Thursday and on Halloween night for one last scare. Plus: acrobats land in Mendocino, and Rocky Horror rocks the midnight hour…
UPDATE- the Trunk or Treat event will start. at REDWOOD ELEMENTARY this year, NOT CV STARR . And then it will be on the move to the fabulous Wall Street setup and other places. Thanks Kate from KOZT. Not even the rain could dampen one of Downtown Fort Bragg’s best costume parties — Saturday’s Magic…
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Arts & Culture
Lions Haunted House is too scary to show most of it…But its charities make kids, seniors smile thousands of times.
We toured The Lions Club Haunted House on Thursday. It’s too scary to show! But you and all the kids you can round up are guaranteed to have a blast. A kid who got scared by us last year and seemed very mad about it found Frank recently and said “when is it this year?”…
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Fort Bragg Police Department
Social Services Intervene After Drug Seizure; Child Removed from Suspect’s Home 10-Year-Old Boy Taken Into Protective Custody – original story— 19-year-old Woman Abducted at Gunpoint and Sexually Assaulted in Fort Bragg; Officers Respond Quickly and Arrest Two Suspects Near Fire Station
Update: The Police have issued a third press release in this case. FORT BRAGGPOLICE DEPARTMENT 250 Cypress StreetFort Bragg, CA 95437-5437 Eric Swift (707) 961-2800Chief of Police Fax: (707) 961-2806 UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE(Previous releases 10/21/25 & 10/22/25)Search Warrant Results in Seizure of Zip Gun and Home-Made Suppressor10/24/2025On October 23, 2025, officers of the Fort Bragg…
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Frankly Speaking
Tonight in Albion: Fire Bonds, Plus Celestial Wonders, and Political Cameos
Albion’s Fire Bond: Denied, But Not Forgotten The Albion Little River Fire Department isn’t just essential—it’s locally beloved. It’s one of the Coast’s most vital lifelines, quietly heroic and always ready. Albion itself is a kingdom of eccentricity, nestled among forests that once stood proud and resilient. But reckless logging has left many of these…
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Fort Bragg
“No Kings” Protest Returns as a Lovefest Among Thousands—Now, the Path Forward
No Kings was a joy-fueled gathering of 1,500+ friends and neighbors. And no wonder—everyone got their $1 million Soros stipend, right? That’s the rumor, anyway. In reality, George Soros did not swim into Noyo Harbor, scale the bridge like a spry sea otter, or hand out hundred-dollar bills from a magic roll. But the love,…
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Politics & Government
Five Rallies, One Question: Can No Kings Do What Congress Couldn’t? Also, Get a portrait of your Pet!
Protesters will take center stage Saturday, rallying against a president many now call the most powerful since FDR—though with a very different vision. In just a few short years, President Donald Trump has reshaped the American government in his own image, wielding influence across all three branches. His administration has slashed environmental protections, gutted health…
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Frankly Speaking
Cauldrons, Cutlets, and Community: Witches Paddle, McGuire Town Hall by Zoom tonite, and the Fight for Local Flavor at Gnar Bar and beyond
Witches Paddle is Saturday, McGuire’s Zoom Town Hall, and the simmering fight for local flavor—from Gnar Bar to the broader brew. The Halloween season kicks off with a splash this SATURDAY night at the Witches Paddle in Noyo Harbor—a delightfully spirited gathering that might just be the first official haunt of the season. (Yes, the…
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Frankly Speaking
Naked Man in a Cave: Should I Be Concerned ? Woolly Worms Say Winter’s Coming & More
There was a naked, middle-aged man in a cave below Pine Beach Inn—on a beach so hard to reach, most folks wouldn’t even know it’s there. I hesitate to write this, knowing someone will find a reason to bash me. But I’ve called in plenty over the years: a woman lunging at my car in…
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Business & Labor
Complaints nix sauna in a trailer on Big River Beach parking lot- We need to create a ‘Blue Economy’ which has a coherent and much more local process
At Big River Beach, a striking redheaded woman and a muscular black haired man on their Mendocino Coast vacation emerged from the warmth of the sauna in their bathing suits. After a quick scowl by the lady at this cameraman who was pointing the Nikon the other way anyway, the middle-aged couple walked down a…
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Business & Labor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Robert Jamgochian- Sauna Concession has No Business in Big River SMCA!
DEAR EDITOR: So easily we forget that in 2010, the Big River Estuary wasplaced into a State Marine Conservation area (SMCA). Big River SMCA wascreated to protect the fragile estuary ecosystem, wildlife, and thenatural beauty of the coastline. State Parks has allowed a saunaconcession to operate, located right in the middle of our spectacular andextraordinary…
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