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MCSO: Point Arena man arrested for alleged burglary of thrift store
A Point Arena man was arrested on suspicion of burglary recently after allegedly breaking into a thrift store operated by the Mendocino Coast Humane Society, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office reported. According to the MCSO, deputies responded to The Ark Thrift Store in the 18520 block of North Highway...
Golf Notes: Taking risks on the course
While playing golf on the Little River course last week, Danny Hervilla, a member of the family who owns the golf course and Little River Inn, took us for a walk back in time. Local golfers will remember Doug Howe, who now lives in Ukiah and used to be the golf course greens keeper as well as a good golfer. However, many of us never knew his father, who was also named Doug. Danny informed us that Doug Howe Sr. was a very good golfer who, back in the early days, leased the golf course from the Inn. In those days, the course was called the Little River Country Club Golf Course. Danny said Doug’s game was so good he could easily have been a professional tour player. Growing up on the course, Danny remembers Doug Sr. teeing up and hitting four balls on the fifth hole. “Two of them landed on the green and two on the fringe. He was good.” Danny also remembered Doug Sr. shooting a 59 for eighteen holes. A 59 would be a course record.
Outraged Public Speak Out on Fireworks Tragedy
Tuesday’s Del Norte Board of Supervisors was a somber and highly emotional event. During the Public Comments period, supervisors listened to a dozen individuals from a packed audience who expressed their outrage over the July 4th explosion of illegal fireworks on South Beach. A three year old toddler, William Lupan, clings to life in Portland after sustaining major body trauma injuries from the South Beach explosion. 14 others sustained assorted injuries. ...
SFPD Officer Accused of Flashing His Badge and Gun While Intoxicated at a Bar
An off-duty San Francisco police officer was the subject of a complaint that was filed with the city's Department of Police Accountability about an incident that occurred last fall, and is just now coming to light. Mission Local has the story about the complaint, which involves an unnamed SFPD officer...
Port of Oakland Invests $19.3 Million in Solar Energy to Power Airport, Seaport, and Cut Costs
The Oakland Port Commissioners have spent $19.3 million to buy solar power. This investment will last 20 years and aims to enhance its environmental reputation while securing stable energy costs. Instead of keeping all the energy for themselves, they will sell it to tenants like the Oakland International Airport and the Oakland Seaport. This move benefits both sustainability goals and financial stability amid fluctuating energy prices, according to the Port of Oakland.
Warning re: Benicia’s “Rose Estates” proposal for Seeno property
BenIndy – The breaking news story below highlights yet another ominous reminder for Benicia City staff and electeds to be extremely wary of any Seeno proposal to develop here. Which is to say, the “Rose Estates” proposal, which is currently under review. For more info on the “Rose Estates” proposal see the City’s brief description and map (at right) or dive in deep on the City of Benicia website, either the current proposal page or the long listing of individual documents.
Laurene Powell Jobs buys 17,300-square-foot San Francisco mansion for $70 million
Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, acquired a sprawling mansion in San Francisco’s Billionaires Row. The historic 17,300-square-foot estate reportedly cost $70 million, setting a new record for the most expensive home purchase in San Francisco. Powell Jobs is known for her leadership of the Emerson Collective, her founding of the Steve Jobs Archive, and her acquisition of The Atlantic magazine.
Bombshell allegation suggests MLB forced Athletics out of Oakland
The Oakland Athletics are an utter embarrassment. And that's a shame. For such a historic franchise to be marred in disarray is bad for the league, for the sport, and most importantly, it's bad for the fans. Oakland fans are among the most loyal and enthusiastic in the country. Now, they're watching their team leave for shiny, sunny Las Vegas while commissioner Rob Manfred spews condescending, often empty statements.
City Council discusses funding, appointments, and contract confirmations
At its meeting on July 8, the city council provided guidance on allocating Community Development Block Grant funding, appointed a new planning commissioner, and confirmed a contract with the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians for the tribal monitoring of the raw water line replacement project. Additionally, the council received a presentation on CalPERS and discussed a partnership inquiry for a potential affordable housing project. They also approved a 2024 ballot measure for a 0.375% sales tax and a 2% transient occupancy tax increase.
Focusing on Mendocino County's Jackson Forest
photo credit: Frank Hartzell/Bay City News Two trees slated for removal at Jackson Demonstration State Forest in Mendocino County. East of the towns of Mendocino, Fort Bragg and Caspar lies the Jackson Demonstration State Forest, a 48,000-acre tract filled with redwood, douglas fir and other trees common to California's North Coast.Created in 1947 to allow sustainable harvesting, the area has been logged repeatedly but currently grows more new trees than are harvested.On Friday, the forest will be the site of an unusual meeting for the volunteer panel that helps advise management of the forest.For what is apparently the first time in the group's...
EX EVERYTHING And GREAT FALLS: Neurot Recordings Labelmates Announce August California Tour
Oakland post-hardcore quartet EX EVERYTHING and Seattle post-metal trio GREAT FALLS have teamed up for a five-city tour through California. The trek runs from August 7th through August 11th with shows in Bakersfield, San Diego, Fullerton, Atascadero, and San Francisco. Both bands continue to perform live in support of their...
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