Mendocino, CA

UPDATE 6:55 p.m. — At least one outbuilding has been destroyed and one structure remains threatened, but the Bart Fire remains holding in size at 20 acres, according to an update from Cal Fire Mendocino Unit Public Information Officer Tricia Austin. UPDATE 6:45 p.m. — The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office...

A vegetation fire southwest of Willits first reported about 5:20 p.m. has resulted in a full wildland dispatch including ground and air resources. The California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information page and scanner traffic indicates the fire is near the intersection of Black Bart Drive and Ridgewood Road. About 5:47 p.m., the Bart Incident Commander reported the fire has grown to ten acres, is growing at a moderate rate of spread, and structures are threatened by the blaze. He described the fire burning down a south slope and a southwest wind pushing it. Four air tankers have been dispatched to the Bart Incident. Five additional engines have been requested for the Bart Fire.

Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Captain Greg Van Patten confirmed that a 51-year-old Willits man committed suicide last night by stabbing himself in the chest. Captain Van Patten said the man was “home with family members when the suicide occurred.”. Though difficult to consider, Mendocino County residents need to remember that...

Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Captain Greg Van Patten has confirmed that law enforcement is conducting a marijuana enforcement operation at the 24000 block of Biggar Lane today in Covelo. He told us there are approximately 100 hoop houses at the location. A Round Valley resident told us they saw over...

Mendocino County Health Officials announced Wednesday in separate press releases that another county resident has recently died from the Covid-19 virus, and that someone connected to a downtown restaurant has tested positive. According to the first press release, “the Mendocino County Covid-19 Department Operations Center has confirmed a positive Covid-19...

MENDOCINO Co., 7/28/21 — A proposal to haul water from Willits to Fort Bragg via tankers on the Skunk Train is no longer being seriously considered, Willits City Manager Brian Bender said Wednesday evening during a staff report to city council. “The proposal was to access water that we would...

The Mendocino County COVID-19 Department Operations Center has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at the following location:. Members of the public who visited this facility between July 23 – July 24, 2021, may have been exposed to COVID-19, and are advised to seek COVID-19 testing if unvaccinated or seek testing if exhibiting symptoms while vaccinated.

MENDOCINO Co., 7/29/21 — A 73 year old man from Willits was reported dead Wednesday as a result of a COVID-19 infection, marking 51 pandemic deaths in Mendocino County so far. A total of 45 new cases were reported Monday, including infections confirmed over the weekend, with 18 additional cases Tuesday and 12 more on Wednesday for a local total of 4,658, according to Mendocino County Public Health.

101 Trailer & RV Supply started the year off with new owners, Jennifer and Jack Drew. Jennifer explained that they did not want the long-time business to close down when the previous owner was ready to retire. She said of the store, “It’s such a need in our county and in our town.”

MENDOCINO Co., 7/29/21 — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Fire Weather Watch and a Red Flag Warning for Friday afternoon and evening in northeastern Mendocino County as well as parts of Lake and Trinity counties due to high heat and thunderstorms in the forecast. Thunderstorms are expected today, Friday and Saturday – but Friday afternoon and evening those lightning storms will combine with a heat wave for heightened fire risk.

Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Captain Greg Van Patten confirmed that a 51-year-old Willits man committed suicide last night by stabbing himself in the chest. Captain Van Patten said the man was “home with family members when the suicide occurred.”. Northern California residents need to remember that the area has a...

A 27-year-old Rohnert Park man was identified as the victim of a homicide reported last week in a rural area of Mendocino County. Edgar Alejandro Becerra-Almaraz was pronounced dead early July 23 after authorities responded to calls of gunfire in the 50-000 block of Bell Springs Road, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office.

A statement published on social media by Steven Van Pelt’s sister, the former Mendocino County man who went missing on Oregon’s Mt. Jefferson last Friday, announced that after “every effort has been made,” rescue crews have “not been able to spot [Steven] and the ravine where we believe he is resting is inaccessible.”

Piercy, California 1987. A blip on the map punctuating the border between Mendocino and Humboldt Counties. On August 29 of that year, Jerry Garcia’s solo band played at French’s Camp on the banks of the Eel River. Harley Davidson junkies roared their motorbikes down the rural 101 and stopped in Piercy for their Annual Redwood Run.