Newsom vetoes bill for sober homeless housing

The bill by a San Francisco Democrat would have allowed some state-funded homeless housing projects to require sobriety. The post Newsom vetoes bill for sober homeless housing appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.
Built in 1861, Mendocino’s Kelley House Museum is a window into the past

Saved by two intrepid amateur historians and the founder of Jack in the Box, the house is now an archive and exhibit space. The post Built in 1861, Mendocino’s Kelley House Museum is a window into the
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The Lake County sheriff’s office is looking for a 14-year-old girl, who they say stabbed another teen. Police have identified Nova Fabisch of Nic as the suspect in the stabbing earlier this week. She is facing assault
Letter to the editor: Hopland residents question accuracy of utility district rate study

The group believes the numbers are inflated and that Hopland can’t afford the scheduled increases through 2029. The post Letter to the editor: Hopland residents question accuracy of utility district rate study appeared first on The Mendocino
California crime victims to get paid first under new restitution law

The Restitution First Act shifts payment priorities, directing funds to victims before fines or fees tied to convictions. The post California crime victims to get paid first under new restitution law appeared first on The Mendocino Voice
News 10/9/2025
California’s latest public payroll report shows how much local districts are paying out, and Lake County’s numbers are now on the record. The State Controller’s Office says the county’s 30 special districts reported about $14 million in
Redwood Forest Foundation awarded $2.8 million for wildfire mitigation near Leggett

The Fort Bragg nonprofit will expand and maintain fuel breaks along Highway 1 and fund community prescribed fire trainings as part of a USDA wildfire resilience grant. The post Redwood Forest Foundation awarded $2.8 million for wildfire
29-year-old man arrested, charged with starting deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

The Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that a 29-year-old former Uber driver from Florida has been arrested and charged in connection with the Palisades Fire, one of the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles history that
Cubs avoid elimination with 4-3 win vs. Brewers; Phillies stay alive with 8-2 win vs. Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs avoided elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NLDS at Wrigley Field. Michael Busch homered to lead off the first inning for the second time in this
Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty to both counts in federal indictment

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday during his arraignment in federal court, facing charges brought after a very public campaign by President Trump urging prosecutors to take action against him. Comey’s attorney, Pat