Local Novelist Wins Nautilus Book Award Alongside Humboldt State University Press
“Trinidad Resident, Author Kathy Wollenberg, and Humboldt State University Press Honored with Renowned National Awards”
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Earthquake West of Redway
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Did you feel any rumbling?
Read moreThe Hunt for the Redbearded Burglar Continues on the Mendocino County Coast, Says Sheriff Matt Kendall
After the shootout with police, many community members noted an eerie similarity between the Redbearded Burglar and Aaron Bassler, a 35-year-old man who burglarized Mendocino coast homes in 2011 killing two people before he was finally gunned down by SWAT team members.
Read moreLocal Father And Son Become Social Media Stars With Over Two Million Tik Tok Followers
They are hits on Tik Tok with classic son vs father tension frequently dissolving into slapstick humor.
Read moreThis ‘Quite Affectionate’ Guy Needs a Forever Home
If you know someone who can help get this Akita mix into a forever home, please pass this along to them.
Read moreLightning Has Struck the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Over 100 Times
“As of 7pm on May 15, nine fires have been confirmed.”
Read moreLightning Strike Causes Vehicle to Plow into Power Pole Near Willits Scales; Multiple Other Crashes Reported Including Head on Needing Medevac
“On Highway 20, two vehicles have reportedly collided head-on and first responders are being directed to that scene.”
Read moreFortuna Police Investigating Yesterday’s Fatal Crash
“The adult female ultimately succumbed to her injuries on scene. An injured canine was located during this investigation and was transported to the Emergency Vet for medical treatment.”
Read moreNocturnal Lightning Flares Across Mendocino County Skies Last Night and More Expected This Afternoon
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Analysis of the National Lightning Detection system indicated there were upwards of 20 cloud-to-ground strikes last night east of Willits and in other areas of northern Mendocino County.
Read moreFortuna Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2207 Holds Change of Command Ceremony
“On Monday May 10th, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2207 held a change of command ceremony. After serving as its commander for the past seven years, Alvin Dunnegan (Hydesville) turned over command of the local VFW post to Ron Eldridge (Fortuna).”
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