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Fort Bragg Girl’s Fentanyl Death Tied to Snapchat Drug Deals, Prosecutors Say

Fort Bragg Girl’s Fentanyl Death Tied to Snapchat Drug Deals, Prosecutors Say

President Donald Trump has pledged to win a war against fentanyl, using military force if necessary. In Fort Bragg, Mendocino County District Attorney David Eyster is using all the tools at his disposal to try to curb fentanyl overdose deaths. That includes applying a theory of “implied malice” to the

Mendo Local Weekly News Roundup — August 15, 2025

Mendo Local Weekly News Roundup — August 15, 2025

A weekly compilation of news from around Mendocino County.

Fort Bragg, CA City Council Cancels Discussion of “Anticipated Litigation” After Citizens Raise Brown Act Concerns

Fort Bragg, CA City Council Cancels Discussion of “Anticipated Litigation” After Citizens Raise Brown Act Concerns

During the Aug. 11 Fort Bragg City Council meeting, Mayor Jason Godeke called for public comment on the closed session listed on the agenda. Three citizens responded to the item, which referenced “anticipated litigation” with an undisclosed party. Marcy Snyder questioned whether the litigation involved Mendocino Railway or another party.

Five Policy Changes Poised to Up-end Health Care in Mendocino County

Five Policy Changes Poised to Up-end Health Care in Mendocino County

Significant federal and state policy shifts are poised to reshape how health care is delivered nationwide, with a particularly acute impact in lower-income, rural areas like Mendocino County. Lucresha Renteria, executive director of Mendocino Coast Clinics (MCC), outlined a series of looming changes Monday night in a presentation to the

Mendo Local Weekly News Roundup - August 8, 2025

Mendo Local Weekly News Roundup - August 8, 2025

A weekly compilation of local news from around Mendocino County

Whistleblowing Nun Sister Jane Kelly Remembered for Her Faith, Fierce Advocacy

Whistleblowing Nun Sister Jane Kelly Remembered for Her Faith, Fierce Advocacy

Sister Jane Kelly, a fearless nun who became a local icon after exposing misconduct in the Catholic Church, was honored Wednesday with a memorial Mass at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church. The Rev. Gary Lombardi, a retired priest who previously served as pastor at St. Mary during Sister

Mendocino County Superior Court Restricts Public Access to Records Concerning Criminal Cases

Mendocino County Superior Court Restricts Public Access to Records Concerning Criminal Cases

The Mendocino County Superior Court this week implemented changes to its online records system that significantly limit public access to criminal court documents. Until Aug. 1, the public could search criminal cases online and view the first page of filings. Full documents were available upon request for a fee. Subscribe