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One drunk encounter, one broken system — and the politics and NIMBY pressure that keep treatment centers out
Officers face impossible situations daily, raising the question of whether more involuntary conservatorships could beat crime down A press release…
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Arrest made in hit‑and‑run death of former Covelo Fire Chief
“The 21‑year‑old woman publicly identified as the suspect early in the case was arrested Sunday on suspicion of hit‑and‑run. She…
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VRRROOMMM!! Tip your hat to the orange horde! 500 Dirt Bikes in Fort Bragg today! It’s the 30th annual Oakland Motorcycle club’s Stonyford to Fort Bragg annual run!
Update- on the way back to Stonyford, there was a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on Hwy 20 in Lake…
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Letter to the Editor- Kevin Evans lays out case for his 5th district supervisorial bid
Watch the Leauge of Women Voters candidate forum here: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/women+voters/FMfcgzQgLrqZQZwRjFLzdnvxZmMsvVjx?projector=1 Dear Editor Trust and AccountabilityAs Mendocino County enters another election,…
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Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office makes improbable rescue of cashier’s check taken from elderly Brooktrails residents by scammers – What to do and what to Not do
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, with help from local businesses, was able to rescue a $73,000 cashier’s check sent to…
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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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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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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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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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Missing Retiree found in Fort Bragg. Seeking details
The missing man was found by the cleaning staff of a hotel near his home and was taken by ambulance…
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16‑year‑old Covelo boy arrested in Oroville in fatal shooting of 38‑year‑old woman amid reported violence toward former 15‑year‑old girlfriend
A 16‑year‑old Covelo boy was arrested by Oroville Police after a foot chase from a restaurant at about 11 a.m.…
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Covelo woman shot to death Sunday; in separate case, Covelo man out on bail arrested for Friday robbery
Authorities say details of Sunday’s Covelo homicide are being withheld to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation. The case…
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Fort Bragg cliff fall killed Oklahoma nurse on impact, coroner’s report shows
A registered nurse, rugby player, and former National Guard member from Oklahoma died from the force of the fall he…
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1/2 acre fire in Navarro off Flynn Creek Road near Bald Hill being fought by Cal Fire
Update- We have learned from Chuck Wilcher on the MCN Listserve that a sharp-eyed employee of Anderson Logging called in…
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Fort Bragg Police Arrest Downtown Businessman After Tree Limbs, Pallet Dumped on City Hall Steps
Suspect Says He’s Angry Over City’s Direction; Incident Causes Property Damage A man who says he owns an antique shop…
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Korbel Man Arrested in Fort Bragg on Gun and Domestic‑Violence‑Order Violations
Good News and Bad News: Sheriff’s Office Has Its Best Press‑Release in Years —Great Job – But Local Media Is…
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Body Found by Man and Son While Fishing at Todd Point/Bayview Drive in Fort Bragg
A tourist from Lake County who was hiking with his son found the body of a man below the cliffs…
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Hurrrrah! Coast Guard Crew Cheers Noyo Buoy Fix — Check Out the Video; Pay Concerns Linger Amid DHS Shutdown
The 225‑foot Coast Guard Cutter Alder was stationed at the mouth of Noyo Harbor today, working on all three navigation…
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‘Serial’ illegal camping violator arrested in industrial area north of Ukiah city for allegedly making huge mess that created health risk, bad smells.
Michael Menke, 33, has been arrested again on charges related to illegal camping. He has been arrested and charged in…
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Update- Boonville man dies in early April 1 rollover, we have confirmed the victim was 18 year old man, 18 year old driver unhurt, CHP says alcohol was factor.
We redid our story yesterday until we could confirm the victim as well as the driver was 18, which is…
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