On today's edition of Headline Mendocino, KMUD's Matt LaFever covers Mendocino National Forest's new prescribed burn strategy, CAL FIRE's helicopter training, Ukiah's new phase of the Streetscape Initiative, and the recruitment for the County of Mendocino's Grand Jury.

Three Humboldt County Supervisors, tribal leaders, multiple mayors, and city council members have denounced Cal Poly Humboldt's lack of communication with local elected officials and urged the university to reconsider its approach to using police force against protesters. This plea came just before the Tuesday morning raid, where approximately 200 law enforcement officers from outside areas arrested 31 students and protesters. Lauren Schmitt reports...

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A new library program will assist homebound Mendocino residents with accessing library materials. Stella Girkins reports.

Despite FBPD operating at an average of 75% of its authorized staffing levels in 2023, Chief Cervenka says crime dropped and, using year-over-year comparisons, this hurdle did not slow them down. Stella Girkins reports on the department's Annual Review of crime statistics.

2023 was a big year for FBPD regarding its innovative response to drug abuse and homelessness along the coast. Stella Girkins reports.

Offshore wind energy is planned for Humboldt County's coast and so is support for local businesses that can get involved. Daniel Mintz reports.

For today's Headline Mendocino, KMUD's Matt LaFever reports on a former officer settling her harassment lawsuit against Willits Police Department, a body being found off Mendocino coast prompting an investigation, and a controversial gas station project in Redwood Valley that faces community opposition.

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