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More than 1,000 unearthed emails stall Mendocino County auditor’s criminal case
Proceedings in the criminal trial of Mendocino County’s suspended auditor could be delayed indefinitely while attorneys review thousands of internal administrative emails once believed to be inaccessible. The emails need to be reviewed to determine which, if any, are relevant to Chamise Cubbison case in Mendocino County Superior Court, where prosecutors have charged her with misappropriation ...
MCSO: Ukiah man found dead after jumping off Noyo Bridge in Fort Bragg
The body of a Ukiah man seen climbing over the railing on the Noyo Bridge in Fort Bragg was pulled from the water Thursday afternoon, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office reported. According to the MCSO, deputies responded to Noyo Harbor shortly after 3 p.m. July 25 when it was...
Covelo man wants to withdraw guilty plea in girlfriend’s killing
A Covelo man is trying to withdraw his guilty plea in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, who was killed in March while on the phone with 911 dispatchers. Johnathan Draughan, 43, was set to be sentenced Friday in Mendocino County Superior Court after pleading guilty June 21 to killing Brandy Kay Mathieson, 35. Proceedings instead focused on the withdrawal of his plea and Mendocino County ...
Mendocino County Featured Pet: Stormy
UKIAH, 7/24/24 – This week’s featured pet is Stormy, available for adoption at the Ukiah Animal Shelter. Stormy is a one-year-old male. Here’s his profile from the Ukiah Animal Shelter:. Handsome Stormy came to the shelter with another dog, both of whom are a bit shy. Stormy...
AT&T Outage Caused by Grange Fire Impacts Thousands in Mendocino County
A significant AT&T fiber outage is impacting approximately 7,600 customers in the City of Fort Bragg and some surrounding areas in Mendocino County. The outage, caused by damage to the fiber line during the Grange Fire in Anderson Valley, has left many residents without internet and communication services. Senator Mike...
Mendocino County’s Grange Fire subdued; Highway 128 reopened in Anderson Valley
An aggressive jump on the 80-acre Grange Fire in Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley by air and ground Thursday afternoon and evening seems to have brought the wildfire under control, allowing life in the Philo area to return somewhat to normal on Friday, local residents said. One residence along Highway 128 was lost and five structures were damaged in the 3:38 p.m. fire, which grew from a ...
Fort Bragg wine and chocolate Democratic fundraiser planned
The Mendocino County Democratic Central Committee’s fundraiser Democracy: How Sweet It Is! is scheduled for this weekend on the coast. The following information was submitted by organizers: “Come celebrate democracy with sweet pairings of chocolate and desserts with local specialty coffee and local wines! Enjoy featured Thanksgiving Coffees and select wines from Pacific Star, Goldeneye, Bee Hunter & Philo Ridge Wineries on Saturday, July 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Thanksgiving Coffee, 19100 S. Harbor Drive in Fort Bragg.”
California's Park Fire now among largest in state history as evacuation orders spread
The Park Fire burning in Northern California near Chico has now become one of the largest wildfires in state history as flames continue to spread, causing additional evacuations spread across four counties.
KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for July 26-28
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here. Sacramento-area events. Black Cowboys Parade and Blues Festival. Yeehaw! The 2nd...
Mega Millions ticket worth $415,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $331 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be $400,000 richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $415,055 was sold at the Palma Liquor on La Palma Avenue in La Palma, California. The...
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