Politics & Government
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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 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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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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Skunk Train sues city of Fort Bragg over stormwater runoff into its property
Newest filing unrelated to city’s lawsuits against the Skunk Train. The post Skunk Train sues city of Fort Bragg over…
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Caltrans sets Sept. 26 for second public meeting on Albion River Bridge replacement
Agency promises to discuss rehabilitation and reopens public comment until Oct. 9. The post Caltrans sets Sept. 26 for second…
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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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After criticism, Caltrans plans a second public meeting on Albion River Bridge replacement
Meeting date undetermined but Caltrans has extended the public comment period; Stewards receive letter critical of Caltrans process. The post…
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Caltrans asks public to choose between five Albion Bridge designs for replacement and nixes discussion of rehabbing the old bridge
The state agency did most of the talking at packed public meeting at Whitesboro Grange. The post Caltrans asks public…
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Mendocino 4th of July parade packs town
Colorful floats, politics, an arrest and one last appearance of the Mad Cad...it was another crazy Mendocino Fourth of July…
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Cops take kids fishing at Fort Bragg’s Moura Pond on Saturday, June 29
The annual event brings working police officers and local kids together for an afternoon of mentoring and fun The post…
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No timber harvesting in Mendocino County’s Jackson State Demonstration Forest in 2024, charter revision on May 8 advisory group agenda
State offers Bagley-Keene meeting protocol training to Jackson Advisory Group members The post No timber harvesting in Mendocino County’s Jackson…
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State reveals plan to remove lead-contaminated soil under Salmon Creek Bridge
Public comment period runs through April 22, and a Zoom hearing happens April 11. The post State reveals plan to…
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Good news for rockfishermen, nearshore fishing recommended
Many salmon fishermen tell regulators to shut down salmon fishing for the entire year The post Good news for rockfishermen,…
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Elderly and disabled people no longer eligible for PG&E’s portable battery program on power outage-prone Mendocino Coast
Fort Bragg police led a community effort to rescue seniors overlooked by the utility company. The post Elderly and disabled…
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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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Frustrated fishermen get good news: good rockfishing, salmon fishing could return in 2024
Our reporter looks at a new strategy to be tried for rockfish in 2024 after complaints about deep water-only fishing.…
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Fort Bragg’s new city manager, Isaac Whippy, hails from Fiji
Last scheduled city council meeting of 2023 names two new faces, city manager and city clerk. The post Fort Bragg’s…
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Critics confront state forestry board over Jackson Demonstration State Forest process during heated meeting
International Indian Treaty Council’s California representative details possible violations by state. The post Critics confront state forestry board over Jackson…
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Hiker who died in Nov. 30 fall from Point Arena cliff identified
Nunez-Gamino regularly hiked along the bluffs above the ocean. Our condolences to his loved ones. The post Hiker who died…
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