4 firefighters injured during prescribed burn in Covelo area

The extent of their injuries wasn’t disclosed. All four were expected to recover, Cal Fire spokesman David Acuna said.
Photo of the Week: Gray whale washes ashore

Scientists perform necropsy on a gray whale that washed ashore at Virgin Creek Beach in Fort Bragg, Calif.
Musk v. Altman — Day 4: Cross-exam of Musk ends as lawyers press his timeline, motives

A lawyer for Microsoft—which Musk named as a defendant in the lawsuit—pulled up old tweets to argue the billionaire waited too long to file his case.
The Potter Valley dams are coming down

So why is a Southern California district circling?
Cal Fire and U.S. Forest Service heading to the skies ahead of wildfire season

Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service are heading to the skies in Northern California ahead of wildfire season. Crews are training in Tehama County on how to fight fires from the air, catching blazes early and
California voters are getting a closer look at the race for lieutenant governor

California voters are getting a closer look at the race for lieutenant governor, even though the job often flies under the radar. Candidates are putting a big focus on higher education, talking about lowering tuition and expanding
Fort Bragg leaders are looking for community input on what comes next for local shopping and retail

Fort Bragg leaders are looking for community input on what comes next for local shopping and retail. The city has rolled out a survey focused on bringing in new businesses, supporting existing shops, and filling empty spaces
Lake County’s court system has a new face on the bench

Lake County’s court system has a new face on the bench. Jacqueline Snyder was sworn in Thursday as the county’s newest court commissioner during a ceremony in Lakeport. She brings nearly two decades of legal experience, including
Lake County is getting ready for the June primary

Lake County is getting ready for the June primary, with ballot processing set to begin soon. Officials say vote-by-mail ballots will start being handled May 4 at the Registrar of Voters office in Lakeport. Scanning begins May
Fort Bragg is turning up the music tomorrow with a free community concert for the Blues Festival

Fort Bragg is turning up the music tomorrow with a free community concert for the Blues Festival. The Mighty T-Bones take the stage Saturday from 11 to 12:30 at Bainbridge Park. It’s a laid-back, family-friendly event with