Health
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Mendocino Town has water quality problem, Luna, Beaujolis, Frankie’s told to boil, most agree issue blown out of proportion. Town does NOT have widespread water problem
Cafe Beaujolais, Luna Trattoria and Frankie’s Pizza were the three business hit by the county’s order to boil water. Beaujolis…
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Wine and food industries lead the way in raising $150k for Mendocino Coast Clinics with the Crab & Wine Festival
Will a decline in wine prices hurt local health care? Every year, the big top goes up and scrumptious aromas…
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Fort Bragg family takes to the streets to warn others about fentanyl
FORT BRAGG, CA., 10/18/24 — Outside Fort Bragg Town Hall last Saturday afternoon, Chantarelle Hurtado was holding a sign bearing…
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Popular Adventist Health hospital technician killed in head-on crash
FORT BRAGG, 4/5/24 — About four years ago, Mario Bracamontes and Azucena Perez found the dream town where they could…
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Blue Shield and Adventist Health reach agreement
Patients can again use Blue Shield to pay for medical services. The post Blue Shield and Adventist Health reach agreement…
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New masking orders applies to many Mendocino County health workers
The order is in effect Nov. 24 - April 30, 2024 and is required for staff but not to patients.…
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Mendocino County winter homeless shelters are open — with many restrictions
Fort Bragg’s new rules are meant to help residents while discouraging transients. The post Mendocino County winter homeless shelters are…
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Bacterial warnings removed at Caspar Beach
Although three-quarters of California beaches are closed at least once a year for health hazards, Caspar is the only beach…
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Sick and dead sea lions pose risk to dogs
A population explosion in all marine mammals is changing the marine environment. The post Sick and dead sea lions pose…
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Fort Bragg sees new programs and facilities for addiction, Alzheimer’s, mental health, homeless
Can Fort Bragg's lauded new programs integrate with key providers like churches, Hospitality Center and accomplish a true long term…
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Fort Bragg’s new crisis team gets thumbs-up from controversial homeless expert
The first in series from reporter Frank Hartzell. The post Fort Bragg’s new crisis team gets thumbs-up from controversial homeless…
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Just how do the unhoused in Mendocino County stay dry?
Some find shelter in Ukiah and Fort Bragg, but many are out in the storms. The post Just how do…
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That other pandemic: 2022 was worst year for bird flu this century
All species increasingly at risk but research money supports industrial solutions. The post That other pandemic: 2022 was worst year…
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Fort Bragg’s winter shelter program ready to open
A degree or a raindrop can make the difference in overnight shelter. The post Fort Bragg’s winter shelter program ready…
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County scrambles to give away 750 vaccines in Caspar Friday as two other vaccine events are held in Fort Bragg
The event was initially underregisterd by several hundred spots, but all were eventually distributed. The post County scrambles to give…
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Ukiah elementary begins in-person Feb. 16, Ft. Bragg aims for 22nd, Willits for March — Potter Valley expanding grades — other districts uncertain (updated 2/13)
The long awaited day draws near. The post Ukiah elementary begins in-person Feb. 16, Ft. Bragg aims for 22nd, Willits…
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Fort Bragg restaurant outbreak spawns Sunday testing event — most cases happened in Mid-January
You can get tested on February 7 in Fort Bragg. The post Fort Bragg restaurant outbreak spawns Sunday testing event…
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Fort Bragg baby joins world with help of the cops
The baby was later taken to a hospital by ambulance. The post Fort Bragg baby joins world with help of…
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With COVID precautions in place, lighted trucks & lit boats to parade in Fort Bragg this weekend
The Christmas parades will be a bright spot in a season of plagues. The post With COVID precautions in place,…
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New Fort Bragg non profit takes lead on COVID; mask give-away Dec. 2, at Ft. Bragg Safeway
Free masks will be available at Fort Bragg Safeway on Dec. 2. The post New Fort Bragg non profit takes…
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