February 4, 2025 — Falling rain is expected to transition to falling snow this evening in areas of higher elevation. According to the National Weather Service, snow is forecast in Del Norte and Trinity Counties and in northern Humboldt County at 500 feet and above. Snow is forecast for Mendocino and Lake Counties at 1500 feet and above. Roads and bridges could become slick and hazardous, and tire chains may be necessary to cross mountain passes.

February 4, 2024 — Heavy rains over the past few days have led to flooding and road closures, affecting schools in some areas.

February 4, 2025 — KZYX News is tracking road closures due to the heavy rains. These include State Road 271 northbound and eastbound at Bear Pen Road and .25 miles south of Big Bend Lodge Road; State Road 128 eastbound and westbound from the junction with Route 1 to North Fork Navarro River Bridge; State Road 175 from State Road 101; and Highway 1 from Lighthouse Road to the Garcia River Bridge.

February 4, 2025 — Heavy rainfall is causing flooding in low-lying areas of the county with poor drainage. A flood advisory is in effect in Mendocino County until 5:30 p.m.

February 3, 2025 — A week ago, Linda Doar decided to spent the last few hours of the day mushroom hunting with a friend in the Caspar Woods. But as the dusk deepened, she fell and hit her head, losing consciousness. When she came to, it was too dark to see her hand in front of her face. She spoke with independent journalist Frankt Hartzell about her ordeal.

January 31, 2025 — Speculation about how much the case is costing the county arises frequently when the case is discussed. In mid-January, KZYX News submitted a public records request so the public could begin to account for the expenses. Last week, the county returned records it says are responsive to the request.

January 31, 2025 — After more than three years of legal wrangling the City of Fort Bragg and Mendocino Railway are looking for ways to work together. The city council on Monday approved a contract with an organization called Economic and Planning Systems, Inc. to explore a collaborative development strategy for the mill site. The city will also host a community workshop for mill site visioning and illustrative planning on February 25, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

January 30, 2025 — Danielle Grilli, a former employee of the Mendocino County auditor-controller's office, cast doubt on the criminal accusation against former auditor-controller Chamise Cubbison in her testimony during the preliminary hearing. Law enforcement searched for a suspect or suspects that fired multiple rounds of .556 bullets into homes in Redwood Valley. And residents of Point Arena demanded code enforcement and a vacancy ordinance.

January 29, 2025 — Four to six inches of rain is expected to fall over the weekend in northern and central parts of the Mendocino county, according to the National Weather Service. Three to four inches of rain are expected on the coast from the county line down to Fort Bragg, where the current forecast is for diminishing rainfall down to Point Arena, where just two inches is expected.

January 29, 2025 — Lt. Andrew Porter, the lead investigator in the felony prosecution of suspended Auditor Chamise Cubbison, acknowledged Tuesday that her former boss played a larger role in the high-profile case than originally presented publicly.

January 28, 2025 — The White House budget office on Tuesday ordered a pause on federal financial assistance, including grants, loans, and other payments. The initial announcement caused widespread fear and uncertainty, but as the day progressed, further clarifications narrowed the scope of the disruption. By mid-afternoon on Tuesday, a federal judge had temporarily blocked part of the Trump administration’s plans to freeze all federal aid.

January 28, 2025 — Volunteers are preparing for Mendocino County’s annual point-in-time (PIT) count of the homeless population, set to take place early Wednesday morning. This survey, mandated nationwide, provides critical data for securing funding and shaping services for people experiencing homelessness.

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