Family of man who died while being arrested in June sues Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, Willits police

The suit claims that the deputies and officers involved used excessive force and failed to provide medical care to Nicholas Bakewell. The post Family of man who died while being arrested in June sues Mendocino County Sheriff’s
Native children in foster care in Mendocino County are at high risk of being trafficked

Speakers at a training at Ukiah’s Pinoleville Rancheria cite social media as a factor and explain how Feather Alerts work. The post Native children in foster care in Mendocino County are at high risk of being trafficked
A federal judge has allowed a case involving the Round Valley Indian Tribe and law enforcement in Mendocino and Humboldt County to continue

A federal judge has allowed a case involving the Round Valley Indian Tribe and law enforcement in Mendocino and Humboldt County to continue. Tribal members sued after a raid in July 2024, claiming their tribal rights were
Fort Bragg Police have arrested a teenager for a drive-by shooting

Fort Bragg Police have arrested a teenager for a drive-by shooting. The 16-year-old from Fort Bragg is suspected of being the shooter involved in that incident on December 31st in West Sruce Street. The teen was picked
The mountain snowpack continues below average as we head into February

The mountain snowpack continues below average as we head into February. The Department of Water Resources survey late last week found the snowpack at 59% where it should be at this time of year, with a snow
Mendocino Animal Care is planning a spay and neuter clinic to help control the pet population

Mendocino Animal Care is planning a spay and neuter clinic to help control the pet population. The clinic will be from March 6th through the 8th, but you’ll need to register first. The cost is $122.00, paid
Protesters were out over the weekend in Lakeport opposing the federal immigration crackdown

Protesters were out over the weekend in Lakeport opposing the federal immigration crackdown. About 150 people gathered at Museum Square to show their opinions about immigration policy and the recent deaths of two people in Minneapolis. Organizers
It’s been three weeks since that major sewage spill in Clearlake, and crews spent part of the weekend at the site doing more tests

It’s been three weeks since that major sewage spill in Clearlake, and crews spent part of the weekend at the site doing more tests. The testing covers wells in a 550-acre area near Robin Lane, where an
Lake County supervisors will be discussing a new geothermal project

Lake County supervisors will be discussing a new geothermal project–not far from last month’s major sewage spill in Clearlake. EGX Energy wants to build the power plants and wells at the site of the Southeast Treatment Plant
The Mendocino Setlist: February 2-8, 2026

Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County. The post The Mendocino Setlist: February 2-8, 2026 appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.