Elections
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Protesters hug, chant, wave at counter protesters and act “square” at huge Fort Bragg protest
As “Hands Off” protest crowds in all 50 states and more than 1200 locales swelled beyond expectations, Coast residents gathered…
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Nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests come to Fort Bragg on Saturday
Timothy Stoen has been practicing law for more than 60 years and will take to the streets not to defend…
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Mendocino Indivisible draws huge crowd, what’s next?
The Huddle, or Indivisible Mendocino is a resistance movement that certainly has the right reaction to present insanity. Folks I…
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International Women’s Day in Fort Bragg in pictures
International Women’s Day in Fort Bragg generates protests and history Linda and I enjoyed taking photos at the two events…
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Not my president’s day protest draws 300+
A sunny day brought more than 300 protesters out. This is “just my photos” of “not my president’s day”. One…
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Math teacher wins Willits Council seat by 5 votes
WILLITS, CA., 12/4/24 — Willits High School math teacher Matthew Alaniz works with numbers every day, but the number 17…
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4th District Supervisor Dan Gjerde resigns
MENDOCINO CO., 11/6/24 — Mendocino County 4th District Supervisor Dan Gjerde announced his resignation from the Board of Supervisors on…
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Lindy Peters, Scott Hockett lead in early counts in Fort Bragg City Council returns
Lynn Finley and Paul Katzeff lead four-way race for health care board. The post Lindy Peters, Scott Hockett lead in…
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Early results show Fort Bragg residents voting to hike sales, hotel tax
Hotel tax rate would be highest in the county. The post Early results show Fort Bragg residents voting to hike…
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Fort Bragg City Council race features four political newcomers, one veteran
Most audience questions concerned future of mill site property. The post Fort Bragg City Council race features four political newcomers,…
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Fort Bragg city council candidates to appear at forum Sept. 19
Five candidates, plus two taxes on Fort Bragg ballot The post Fort Bragg city council candidates to appear at forum…
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Mendocino County voters subjected to a second ballot error, this one possibly a couple years old but never noticed
1st District Supervisor candidate Adam Gaska discovered a redistricting mixup. The post Mendocino County voters subjected to a second ballot…
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Election night Fort Bragg votes overwhelmingly support street tax
County expects to certify Tuesday’s vote by Nov. 17. The post Election night Fort Bragg votes overwhelmingly support street tax…
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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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Coast lodging properties are hot, Newsom’s Homekey not, in Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg headed in another direction, plans workforce housing instead of using the statewide program. The post Coast lodging properties…
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Ft. Bragg will host National Police Week events May 13-15 — Organizer says celebration is non-political
Mayor, sheriff, officers, chaplain set to speak at Thursday event The post Ft. Bragg will host National Police Week events…
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Ft. Bragg’s top cops describe new de-escalation weapons, training, tactics at Public Safety Committee meeting
The chief and captain of the FBPD discussed new weapons and tactics at the public safety meeting. The post Ft.…
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In confusing vote Ft. Bragg Council halts formula businesses inland, allows in coastal zone — to outlaw feeding ravens, other animals — will open lobbies, return to in-person meetings
Fort Bragg Council seeks to educate people on not feeding animals The post In confusing vote Ft. Bragg Council halts…
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Marcia Rafanan Meadlin will fill vacant Ft. Bragg City Council seat — she’ll be the first Native councilmember in recent memory
The new councilmember will fill the seat left vacant by ex-mayor Will Lee. The post Marcia Rafanan Meadlin will fill…
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