A new wildfire prevention effort is taking shape in Mendocino County

A new wildfire prevention effort is taking shape in Mendocino County, focused on keeping key evacuation routes clear. The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council is working with a neighborhood group along Tomki Road to clear brush and
Ask Jeeves will no longer take your questions

Ask Jeeves will no longer take your questions. Ask-Dot-Com officially shut down on Friday after first going online 30 years ago. While it never could compete with search engines like Google, its ability to answer questions helped
There’s still a lot of scholarship money out there for California families

There’s still a lot of scholarship money out there for California families, and it hasn’t all been claimed. The CalKIDS program has more than $130 million available, with some students eligible for up to $1,500. Even newborns
There’s a lot on the table for Lakeport city leaders this week

There’s a lot on the table for Lakeport city leaders this week. The Lakeport City Council is set to talk traffic safety, including a plan to cut down on serious crashes and possibly add a new all-way
A little shake in Mendocino County this weekend caught some people’s attention

A little shake in Mendocino County this weekend caught some people’s attention. The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.3 magnitude quake hit near Covelo Saturday evening. It was fairly shallow, which can make it feel a bit
We’re getting an update on those firefighters hurt during a controlled burn near Covelo

We’re getting an update on those firefighters hurt during a controlled burn near Covelo. CAL FIRE Mendocino Unit says four firefighters were injured Friday, with two needing a helicopter ride to a burn center because of how
Two bills would require certain e-bikes to be registered with the DMV

Amid growing concerns about e-bike safety, two bills introduced in the assembly this year aim to make it easier to ticket riders and reduce the top speed of some models. AB 1942 would require certain e-bikes to
New figures show a drop in the unemployment rate in Mendocino County

New figures show a drop in the unemployment rate in Mendocino County. The state puts it at 5.9% in March, down from a revised 6.3% in February. The rate in March 2025 was 6.3%. The county added
Search continues for missing Northern Kentucky University student last seen in Covington

Authorities in Covington, Kentucky, are asking for the public’s help in locating 22-year-old Murry “Alexis” Foust, a Northern Kentucky University student who has been missing since Monday, April 27. According to the Covington Police Department, Foust was
Deadly shooting at Indianapolis post-prom party leaves one dead, several injured

A late-night gathering tied to prom festivities turned tragic early Sunday when gunfire broke out at a rental home on Indianapolis’ near north side, leaving one woman dead and three others injured. Police say officers were first