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FBPD: Parking lot brawl leads to shooting and arrest
Officers responded to a disturbance with shots fired at Safeway on April 13 at around 4:36 pm. Upon arrival, several individuals had already fled the scene. After an investigation, it was found that Matreyus Tiscareno-Meyer, an 18-year-old resident of Fort Bragg, got into a verbal confrontation with an adult male. The situation turned violent when Tiscareno-Meyer retrieved a machete from his vehicle and attacked the man. A physical fight broke out between the two, and during the altercation, Mario Sanchez, a 31-year-old resident of Fort Bragg, approached and fired multiple shots at Tiscareno-Meyer. All parties involved then fled from the scene.
Mendocino County Featured Pet: Inky
UKIAH, 4/18/23 – This week’s featured pet is Inky, who is available for adoption at the Ukiah Animal Shelter. Inky is a 11-month-old mixed-breed male. Here’s his profile from the Ukiah Animal Shelter:. Inky is extremely affectionate and wants to make friends — but he’s a little...
Local Notes and Briefs
Please submit Local Notes items to the Editor by Noon on Fridays — editor@advocate-news.com or by phone at 707-380-1142. On Thursday, April 25, The Rotary Club of Mendocino is pleased to invite business and service owners, NGOs, and other community citizens to attend a Mendocino Town Hall meeting at noon in Preston Hall in Mendocino. Mendocino County Fifth District Supervisor Ted Williams, our special guest speaker, will lead a discussion of our beloved town’s ongoing demographic and economic changes, what businesses and other residents are doing to respond to them, and what we could all do to create a better path to the future. Please bring a bag for lunch, pizza, or other food. For more information and to submit questions, please see https://www.mendocinorotary.org.
Fort Bragg resident Rachel Serrano celebrates her 101st birthday
FORT BRAGG, CA—On Sunday, April 7, Rachel Serrano celebrated her 101st birthday with family and friends. Although she is now very hard of hearing and relies on lip reading, Rachel can still interact, move about with her walker, and independently complete many small, personal chores. Scott Howell, her grandson...
Town rallies against Historical Review Board changes
The Mendocino Historical Review Board (MHRB) met on Monday, April 8, to discuss changes to its Rules and By-laws recommended by staff. The proposed changes are in response to the County Board of Supervisors’ direction to streamline and lower administrative costs to run the MHRB, which Planning and Building Services Director Julia Krog later qualified “without reducing the service the review board provides.” The very well-attended meeting began with the Board nominating the two absent members, Madrigal and Saunders, to be the new chair and vice chair, respectively, of the MHRB.
Mendocino Coast Calendar of Events
Please submit free event listings by noon on the Monday before the event to events@advocate-news.com. Please include a high-resolution horizontal photo or two of artwork on display. Please contact us about how to publicize paid events, classes, and workshops. All content is subject to editing. Government Meetings. Fort Bragg online:...
Council considers sales tax measure for November election
Council considers sales tax measure for November election. During the April 8 council meeting, the council discussed adding a potential sales tax ballot measure of .375% for the November 2024 general election. The council also held public hearings on outdoor dining and required fire sprinklers. According to City Manager Isaac...
Almost Fringe Festival celebrates art, culture, and community
Get ready to experience the quirky, unconventional, and utterly delightful as the Almost Fringe Festival returns to Point Arena on Saturday, April 20th, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This vibrant event promises a day filled with art, culture, music, and festivities “on the fringe,” showcasing the unique spirit of Mendocino County and beyond.
Williams accused of bias by gas station developer
A developer’s attorney claims Mendocino County Supervisor Ted Wiliams is biased and should either recuse himself or be disqualified from voting May 7 at a crucial county Board of Supervisors hearing on a use permit for a hotly debated 10-pump Redwood Valley gasoline station. “Supervisor William’s comments on the...
Mendocino County’s Montgomery Woods expands with State Parks and Save the Redwoods acquisition, with more to come
MENDOCINO Co., 4/18/24 — California State Parks has added 80 acres of rocky outcroppings, cliffs and redwood forest to its cache of giant old growth redwoods at Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve, near Ukiah. Another 453 neighboring acres have been acquired by the Save the Redwoods League for sale to the state when money is available, said Adrianna Andreucci, Land Protection Manager for Save the Redwoods League.
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