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California took vacation time from a prison doctor. Now it has to pay him $1.8 million
A California prison doctor accumulated more than 1,000 hours of personal time off and used some of it to work a second job. He claimed he faced retaliation when officials began scrutinizing his time and then clawed back much of his leave bank.
Wildfire monitoring camera captures moments leading up to it being consumed by Park Fire
BUTTE COUNTY – A camera monitoring the Park Fire burning near Chico appears to have been overcome by the flames. The camera, part of the Alert California network, was perched on a peak about nine miles northeast of the Chico Municipal Airport. It's been watching the Park Fire grow since Wednesday afternoon. Around 6 p.m. Wednesday, the smoke plume from the fire started to take up nearly the whole frame of the camera. By 7 p.m., smoke filled nearly all of the screen. Operators appear to have pointed the camera down shortly after, clearly capturing flames encroaching just under the...
Ukiah Library to host Art Walk staff show ‘After Work’
The Ukiah Branch Library staff invites the community to join us for Art Walk Ukiah: Mixed Media Staff Show “After Work” on Friday, Aug. 2 from 5-7 p.m. During July and August, we will feature a mixed media exhibit created by the talented Ukiah Library staff. The featured art will include poetry, crochet, sewing, painting, collage, photography, and other handmade crafts.
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.”
Gold Complex Fire Update: July 25, 2024 7:00am
Firefighters continue to combat the Gold Complex, which consists of the Mill and Smith Fires, amid challenging conditions. As of this morning’s update, the fires have collectively burned 3,007 acres, with the Mill Fire accounting for 2,962 acres and the Smith Fire burning 45 acres. Quick Facts- Acres burned:...
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:...
Storm Tracker Forecast: Not as hot with elevated fire danger Thursday
It's a good idea to throw on light and loose clothing, grab your sunglasses and pack extra water as you get ready to head out the door Thursday. Sunny skies, and a modest dip in low and high temperatures are on tap for today. Gusty winds and very dry conditions will drive elevated fire danger. Temperatures will dip by a few more degrees on Friday under sunny skies, and then we'll end up substantially cooler this weekend.
Lakeside falls to Chico, season comes to an end
Lakeside’s 9-10-year-old All-Stars gave it everything they had, but it wasn’t their day on Wednesday, as they lost 11-1 in four innings to Chico Central and was eliminated from the state tournament. It was a great run from Lakeside, as they won their first two games of the...
Ukiah Photography Club: Exploring Seasons Through the Lens
The following is a press release issued by the Ukiah Photography Club:. The Ukiah Photography Club meets at MEDIUM Art Gallery, 518 E. Perkins Street, Ukiah on the first Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m. The upcoming meeting will be on August 3rd. Members get together to share their work, discuss projects, and connect with fellow photographers. If you’re unable to attend in person, we can provide you with a link to join the meeting online.
Death threats, family violence alleged in court files of missing Redding woman
A Shasta County woman who has been missing for more than two months told sheriff's deputies last year that her husband beat her and threatened to kill her and, according to court records, the couple had a "volatile" relationship that led to their children being taken from their home. Nikki Cheng Saelee McCain, who has been missing since May 18, told a sheriff's deputy that her husband, Tyler McCain, beat her up at the couple's Happy Valley...
Charges filed in Cloverdale cold case, suspect appears in court
A murder charge was filed Wednesday against a Glenn County man accused of killing a teenager whose body was discovered in Cloverdale more than four decades ago. James Unick made his first appearance in Sonoma County Superior Court on Wednesday morning after he was arrested Monday on suspicion of killing Sara Ann Geer, 13, on May 24, 1982. He sat quietly with his head tilted down and thick, ...
Newsom issues executive order to remove homeless encampments in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday for the removal of homeless encampments in the state. Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks. The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.The guidance comes after a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this summer allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces. The case was the most significant on the...
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