Willits
GOVERNMENT
Grange Fire: Boonville’s Battle with Limited Resources and Delayed Infrastructure
The following is a press release issued by Mendocino County Firesafe Council:. The Grange Fire, which broke out in Boonville on July 25, highlighted some major infrastructure needs in terms of disaster response: namely, power and water. PG&E was knocked out, telecommunications were spotty, and the local radio station, which was in the evacuation zone, went off the air due to damaged equipment.
Former Mendocino County staffer wants mental health diversion in felony case
A former Mendocino County employee wants mental health diversion in her felony case involving the county’s suspended auditor and allegations they misappropriated public funds. Paula Kennedy, a former payroll manager, filed a diversion application in Mendocino County Superior Court July 30. It went before Mendocino County Judge Ann Moorman Thursday and she scheduled a hearing for Sept. 16. ...
Much-needed psychiatric health facility breaks ground August 20 in Ukiah
UKIAH, CA., 8/16/24 — Mendocino County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the new psychiatric health facility, set to take place 9 a.m. Tuesday at the facility construction site at 2840 South State Street in Ukiah. When completed in Fall 2025, the one-story, 12,884 square foot building will house up to 16 patients for 24-hour inpatient care. The building will also include an intake room, commercial kitchen, day and treatment rooms, a dining area and more.
Bower Park reopens to the public after tree removal project
MENDOCINO Co., 8/14/24 – Bower Park in Gualala is open again according to the Mendocino County General Services. A portion of the park was closed in the summer of 2022 due to concerns about hazardous trees. According to an announcement published by the county, the trees have been removed and the park is open effective immediately.
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:...
Mendocino County Featured Pet: Cassidy
UKIAH, 8/14/24 — This week’s featured pet is Cassidy, a three-year-old male neutered mixed breed. Here’s his profile from the Ukiah Animal Shelter:. Cassidy is shy at first but warms up with a few scritches and pets — and then he’s happy to be right by your side. Cassidy is a sweet dog and would make a great emotional support dog or cuddle buddy, and hey, we can all use a cuddle buddy! Mr. Handsome has great indoor manners. And, as you can tell from the photos on his webpage–http://www.mendoanimalshelter.com/dogblog/cassidy — this guy likes to stretch out on the floor, hoping he can entice someone to scratch his belly. Cassidy lived with another dog, but we want him to meet any potential housemates before going to his new home. Cassidy is a mixed breed dog, three years old and 64 good looking pounds. Cassidy is neutered, so he’s ready to walk out the shelter doors with you ASAP!
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.