News, nature, and community throughout the Emerald Triangle
A sharp divide over Mendocino County’s needle exchange program came to light at a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, as officials debated whether harm reduction is saving lives—or leaving behind a dangerous mess of discarded syringes.
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A collision was reported near Talmage Road, but the driver kept going. CHP was called in to deploy spike strips…The truck pulled off near Sanford Ranch and McClure, where the suspect footbailed.
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A body was located in the river south and upriver of the ROTR grounds.
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While Eyster’s supporters view him as an effective prosecutor, critics point to a series of ethical and legal controversies that have eroded public trust.
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A high-speed police pursuit is unfolding this afternoon along Highway 101 through inland Mendocino County, with law enforcement chasing two robbery suspects reportedly fleeing in a vehicle with a small dog on board, hitting speeds of 100 miles per hour.
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A fast-moving wildfire is tearing through the Covelo countryside this afternoon, prompting evacuation orders, a three-alarm response, and reports of RV trailers and other structures catching fire, according to scanner traffic.
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A fast-growing wildfire near Walker Ridge in Lake County is burning rapidly, with officials warning it could expand to 100 acres.
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Andrew Roberts of Clearlake was part of a group trip and reportedly told others around 4:15 p.m. that he was heading to the pool. He has not been seen or heard from since.
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“According to initial information, deputies deployed two tasers on a subject described as resistant. The man lost vital signs shortly afterward. Despite the use of Narcan and roughly 20 minutes of CPR, he was pronounced dead at the scene.”
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“Also booked and released at the same time was co-defendant Davina Rose Gurley, who faces a single misdemeanor DUI charge stemming from the same night.”
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