Politics & Government
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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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Activists ask supes for MCSO audit, Kendall says they’re underfunded, understaffed — MCSO launches mental health worker program
The final informational session on audit set for May 10. The post Activists ask supes for MCSO audit, Kendall says…
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Showing Up for Racial Justice announces 2 sessions on MCSO audit proposal; May 4 & 10 — BLM protest held last Wed. (updated 4/30)
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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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Los crímenes violentos aumentaron en 2020, lo demuestran nuevas estadísticas: total de casos del forense suben en un 40%, más suicidios, homicidios, sobredosis y, por supuesto, COVID aumenta los totales
2020 fue un año sangriento The post Los crímenes violentos aumentaron en 2020, lo demuestran nuevas estadísticas: total de casos…
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Federal judge tosses cannabis grower’s case against Mendocino Co., says it’s a redo from state court
The judge at federal court applied the principle of "res judicata." The post Federal judge tosses cannabis grower’s case against…
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Mendocino Co. violent crimes up in 2020, new stats show — total coroner’s cases up 40%, jumps in suicides, homicide, ODs, & of course COVID increase total
2020 was a bloody year. The post Mendocino Co. violent crimes up in 2020, new stats show — total coroner’s…
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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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Joe Wildman, activist & union-rep, dies at 65 (obituary)
Wildman was key force behind the scenes in politics, labor The post Joe Wildman, activist & union-rep, dies at 65…
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Ft. Bragg police arrest man in 2 residential arson cases, seek info from public
No injuries in two arson fires The post Ft. Bragg police arrest man in 2 residential arson cases, seek info…
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Fort Bragg auto shop owner plans to rebuild; GoFundMe set up to benefit displaced employees, owner (updated)
Police responded to a call just before 2 a.m. The post Fort Bragg auto shop owner plans to rebuild; GoFundMe…
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Whatever happened to Barbie? Former pal’s push stirs case of Willits woman missing since spring 2020
An update on the missing woman's case. The post Whatever happened to Barbie? Former pal’s push stirs case of Willits…
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Murals, murals everywhere: Fort Bragg boosters hope to blossom much more building art
A big expansion of murals is being planned, and was discussed at this week's city council meeting. The post Murals,…
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Mendocino Co. seeks dismissal of suit filed by Skunkworx owner, says grower can’t be compensated for federally illegal plant (updated 3/2)
The case in federal court stems from a 2018 raid in which the MCSO destroyed a large amount of cannabis…
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Ft. Bragg police ask for help in finding woman missing since July
FORT BRAGG, 2/25/21 — The Fort Bragg Police Department has issued a press release seeking information on a 48-year-old Willits-Fort…
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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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Ft. Bragg Council ditches plan to switch trash collectors, re-ups with Waste Management — protocol for councilmember selection adopted
Also discussed were a protocol for selecting a new councilmember, and tsunami maps. The post Ft. Bragg Council ditches plan…
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Nine Fort Bragg residents apply for open city council seat
The Council will hold a special meeting Feb. 16. The post Nine Fort Bragg residents apply for open city council…
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Ukiah Council appoints Mari Rodin to fill vacant seat at online meeting marred by technical problems
Rodin previously served on the council. The post Ukiah Council appoints Mari Rodin to fill vacant seat at online meeting…
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