Surfer suffers injuries in suspected shark attack near Gualala

The surfer’s board and wetsuit have been sent to a wildlife forensic lab to confirm the attack came from a shark. The post Surfer suffers injuries in suspected shark attack near Gualala appeared first on The Mendocino
California appeals court rules Skunk Train operator is public utility, can condemn private property

The case centers on a 20-acre Willits parcel the railway allegedly plans to use for passenger and freight rail operations. The post California appeals court rules Skunk Train operator is public utility, can condemn private property appeared
2nd Quake in 2 Hours Reported Near Willits

Another quake struck near Willits. The post 2nd Quake in 2 Hours Reported Near Willits appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.
Alert for a road closure

Watch for a planned road closure in Ukiah, South Main St., between East Clay St. and Cleveland Ln., will be closed to through traffic, while City of Ukiah Electric Utility crews work on overhead utilities. On Wednesday,
A local state of emergency remains in effect in Lake County because of a major sewage spill

A local state of emergency remains in effect in Lake County because of a major sewage spill. Crews have been out all day on Robin Lane, where a 16-inch main broke–sending raw sewage flooding into streets, ditches,
4.3-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR WILLITS

Did you feel it? The post 4.3-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR WILLITS appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.
Featured Pet: Yogi

This big-hearted yogi will do Downward Dog for love and snacks. The post Featured Pet: Yogi appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.
Opinion: Mendocino County needs robust technical education programs

To keep kids and their skills at home, we must invest in education that offers lifelong careers in rural counties. The post Opinion: Mendocino County needs robust technical education programs appeared first on The Mendocino Voice |
Car insurance is getting more expensive in California

Car insurance is getting more expensive in California, bucking the national trend. Rates here are rising about six percent, while the national average increase is under 1 percent. The typical California driver now pays around $221 a
Mendocino County is giving residents and visitors more time to weigh in on coastal recreation planning

Mendocino County is giving residents and visitors more time to weigh in on coastal recreation planning. The deadline for the public survey tied to the county’s Local Coastal Program update has been extended to January 23. Officials