In February, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced up to $2 million in funding for new farm to community food hub programs. The announcement caught the eye of local entrepreneur Paul Katzeff. About fifty years ago, Katzeff tried to start a community cannery in Mendocino County. He failed to get funding, but he didn’t give up on the idea. 

The Fort Bragg City Council has unanimously approved plans for an 87-unit apartment complex. The decision, made at the last meeting of the city council,  comes as California cities face increasing pressure from the state to approve new housing. Councilmember Lindy Peters said opponents could appeal to the coastal commission.

The tussle between cannabis farmers and their neighbors over how much cannabis can be grown next door continued at the last meeting of general government committee on March 26th. But there were signs that the issue may have played itself out, with some cannabis farmers on small plots questioning the push by a small number of farmers to push for a reinterpretation of the ordinance that would benefit them.

Recent welfare checks in Fort Bragg and Little River led to two separate arrests for attempted murder and the City of Fort Bragg is seeking to close a $7 million funding gap for its broadband initiative with a proposed loan.

The announcement came late Friday, following a closed session of the Willits City Council to evaluate City Manger Brian Bender’s job performance. After the meeting, Mayor Larry Stranske made a brief statement during the public portion of the meeting—but offered few details.

Authorities identify two deceased individuals in separate Mendocino and Humboldt County cases. The Mendocino Farm Bureau speaks up for farmers in Siskiyou over water regulations.

Today in local news … a 21 year old from Fort Bragg has been charged with participating in an attack on a 68 year old woman that was filmed and shared on social media …. In the wake of Wednesday’s Tsunami drill, we ask what makes a practice drill a success … and some takeaways from Wednesday’s Congressional Hearing on whether to continue funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Vindicated of any wrongdoing, Mendocino County Auditor-Controller Treasurer-Tax Collector Chamise Cubbison appeared before the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to answer questions about the collection of transient occupancy tax and the county’s indirect cost recovery processes. Meanwhile, District Attorney David Eyster, who had previously filed criminal charges against Cubbison, is now under public scrutiny for his own use of public funds.

The Board of Supervisors is being asked to take a stand for salmon restoration in the Klamath River Basin.

U.S. immigration officials are rolling out a new registration requirement for non-citizens staying longer than 30 days. Critics warn the updated system—now featuring online forms —could spark fear in immigrant communities and hinder compliance