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California reports first wildfire death of the 2024 season as fires persist across the West
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wildfires fueled by strong winds and an extended heat wave have led to the first death in California of the 2024 season, while wind-whipped flames in Arizona have forced hundreds to flee from what tribal leaders are calling the “most serious” wildfire on their reservation in decades.
Mendocino County Featured Pet: Mickey
UKIAH, 7/11/24 – This week’s featured pet is Mickey, available for adoption at the Ukiah Animal Shelter. Mickey is a three-month-old male mix. Here’s his profile from the Ukiah Animal Shelter:. Mickey is a very social and happy puppy. He was unsure about toys at first, but...
Willits man honored for rescue of couple on snowy summit
A Willits man and a fellow Caltrans employee received medals of valor recently for a rescue they performed on a snowy summit in northern Mendocino County, where they convinced a couple to leave their stuck RV just minutes before the vehicle was crushed by a fallen tree. “Branches were snapping...
Last 2 weeks have been hottest recorded for this time of year in region, UCLA climatologist says
A second week of sweltering heat in Northern California brought record temperatures to Mendocino County but slightly lower highs in the North Bay as excessive heat warnings and advisories remain in effect. In fact, according to a prominent California climatologist, the last two weeks have been the hottest recorded for this time of year. Ukiah reached a high of 110 degrees Thursday, a tie with ...
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