Are you feeling the chill? A frost warning remains in effect until 8 this morning for the entire Mendocino Coast, from Westport to Gualala, according to the National Weather Service. And, a freeze warning will remain in effect this morning until 9 for inland Mendocino County, including Leggett, Covelo, Laytonville, Willits, Ukiah, Hopland and valley areas.
The Mendocino Voice reports that a joint meeting of the Fort Bragg City Council, Planning Commission and Skunk Train representatives brought out a lot of opinions and some excitement regarding the development of the former Georgia-Pacific mill site. The Mill Site Visioning Workshop, which was held last week, began with an open house showing maps and artistic renderings for the 400 acres along the Fort Bragg headlands. The tentative plans include a conference center, housing, a dining hall, residential housing, an electric trolley route, and open space. It’s the result of both parties working together to end the litigation and move forward.
The Ukiah Daily Journal reports that the Ukiah High School Science Olympiad team has earned a spot at the State Tournament after an outstanding performance at the Sacramento NorCal Regional Tournament. UHS placed 4th overall, competing against 28 teams and secured their second consecutive trip to the California Science Olympiad State Finals in April. Science Olympiad is a rigorous 23-event, 15-person team competition that challenges students in fields such as engineering, physics, biology, chemistry and earth science. This year’s team set a new program record, earning five first-place medals. The State Science Olympiad Tournament will take place at CSU East Bay in April. UHS students will compete against the best teams in California for a chance to qualify for Nationals.
The Ukiah Daily Journal says that Nokomis Elementary School has been awarded a $6,000 grant from the Save the Redwoods League’s Redwood Connect Grants program. The money will allow the school to launch an immersive educational initiative titled “Field Trip Through Time: A Walk in the Woods. I Notice. I Wonder.” The program aims to provide students with hands-on learning experiences in some of California’s most iconic redwood forests. The Redwood Connect Grants program, which was established by the Save the Redwoods League, shoots for equitable access to redwood parks and meaningful, community-driven connections with nature. Nokomis Elementary School is one of 18 organizations selected for the 2025 grant cycle.
Mendofever reports that the 72-year-old man who was reported missing from the Mendocino Coast has been found dead.The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office says the body of Albion resident Daniel Jay Salmond was discovered Tuesday by Search and Rescue teams following a four-day search effort involving multiple agencies. Salmond, who suffered from dementia, was last seen at his Middle Ridge Road home on Feb. 27. He was reported missing on March 1 when an in-home care worker found he was gone. An autopsy was performed Wednesday, but no foul play is suspected.
