Local News 02 03 23

The Cove's RID staff and community have been working hard for nearly 48 hours as the center of the storm flooding central and southern Calfiornia rotated off the coast of Cape Mendocino, strangely largely isolated wind damage to Shelter Cove. kelley lincoln brings us some of the details

Centrifical Storm Center Impacted Shelter Cove Sunday

The Southern Humboldt Fire Safe Council meets every first Thursday of the month. Serenity Wood brings you their latest updates.

SoHum Fire Safety: Mail Ridge and Spring Outreach

Head Coach and Athletic Director, Taylor Morrow, shares details on the South Fork Boys Basketball run to the NCS Championship game. Lisa Music reports.

South Fork Boys Basketball Team Heads To NCS Championship

Lisa Music interviewed Julia Brownfield, Trinity County candidate for the 5th Supervisorial seat in the March 5th election, running against incumbent, Dan Frasier.

Meet Julia Brownfield, Trinity County District 5 Supervisorial Candidate

Lisa Music interviewed incumbent Dan Frasier, Trinity County candidate for the 5th Supervisorial seat in the March 5th election, running against challenger, Julia Brownfield.

Meet Michael (Dan) Frasier, Trinity County District 5 Supervisorial Candidate

Local News 03 05 23

Closing a process that's spanned several months, Humboldt County's Board of Supervisors had a final debate on a vacation rental ordinance that ended with its approval. Daniel Mintz reports.

Final Version Of Humboldt’s Vacation Rental Law OK’d

March 19 is now and in the future celebrated as Two Spirit Day in Humboldt County, a first in the United States. Daniel Mintz reports.

Humboldt First In Nation With ‘Two Spirit Day’

Local News 03 15 24

Despite no victims, MSCO believe a shooting in the Fort Bragg area is tied to gang related activity. Stella Girkins reports.

Gang Activity Suspected in Fort Bragg Shooting

The Garberville-Redway Veterinary Group will close its doors indefinitely on March 29th. Lauren Schmitt reports...

Southern Humboldt's Sole Veterinary Clinic to Close March 29th

Amy Goodman Supports KMUD's Sister Stations

The Great Redwood Trail Agency Unveils Draft Master Plan

Decolonizing Economic Summit: Earth Day to May Day

Local News 04 19 24

$3.5 Million State Grant Awarded to SoHum Housing Opportunities

CalPoly Student Protest Leads to Violent Clash with Police, University Closes Campus

Search Continues for Missing Teenager in Trinity River

4-23-24 LOCAL NEWS

Cal Poly Humboldt Student Journalist Face Barriers During Third Night of Protests and Occupation

The CFA Humboldt is calling for a "vote of no confidence" in University President Tom Jackson by the Cal Poly Humboldt Senate. The letter, signed by hundreds of faculty and students, criticizes the campus's response to the ongoing protests. Lauren Schmitt reports...

California Faculty Association Call for "Vote of No Confidence" in CalPoly Humboldt President

LIVE: Cal Poly Humboldt Protest Report 4/26/24

For today's Headline Mendocino, KMUD's Matt LaFever reports on a former officer settling her harassment lawsuit against Willits Police Department, a body being found off Mendocino coast prompting an investigation, and a controversial gas station project in Redwood Valley that faces community opposition.

Headline Mendocino 4.29.2024

POLICE RIOT: CalPoly Humboldt Protest Update 4/30/24

Three Humboldt County Supervisors, tribal leaders, multiple mayors, and city council members have denounced Cal Poly Humboldt's lack of communication with local elected officials and urged the university to reconsider its approach to using police force against protesters. This plea came just before the Tuesday morning raid, where approximately 200 law enforcement officers from outside areas arrested 31 students and protesters. Lauren Schmitt reports...

Local Leaders Urged Restraint Ahead of Police Raid at Cal Poly Humboldt"

Cal Poly Humboldt remains under a tight closure with a heavy police presence following last Tuesday's raid on the pro-Palestinian encampment, sparking widespread criticism from the Humboldt Chapter of the California Faculty Association and leading to a no-confidence vote against the university president. In a significant twist affecting press freedom, the university now mandates special authorization for media access, a move criticized by alumni and journalists and reflective of broader complaints from faculty about being treated like criminals on their own campus. Lauren Schmitt reports...

Teachers Allege Criminal-like Treatment by University

Ray Hamill brings us details of all the big stories from a busy week in local sports, including news of a milestone victory for one local coach and news of a coaching change at College of the Redwoods

May 2 KMUD Sports Report

Arrested Professor Speaks Out, Ends Hunger Strike

College of the Redwoods President Calls for Gaza Ceasefire

Heavy Rain Incoming, Burn Permits Now Required

KMUD's Matt LaFever brings the latest headlines from Mendocino County including the Biden administration's expansion of the Berryessa Snow Mountain Wilderness, the arrest of a Laytonville Man in Ukiah with a stolen trailer, CAL FIRE Mendocino's annual burn permit requirement, and the upcoming Grasshopper Adventure Race in Ukiah.

HeadlineMendocino 5.3.2024

Local News 05 03 24

Multiple Jewish faith leaders have issued a statement this Friday afternoon in response to Cal Poly Humboldt, State Senator Mike McGuire, and Assemblyman Wood's characterization of the anti-war solidarity encampment being antisemitic. They explained that using the term to describe these protests is a weaponization and dilution of a real threat their community faces and reject it as a justification for the police force used against the protesters. Lauren Schmitt reports...

Jewish Leaders Dispute Cal Poly Humboldt Antisemitism Claims

Peter Lawsky of Telegraph Ridge Volunteer Fire passed the role of chief off to Tanner Speas on April 28th.  Serenity Wood reports.

Fire Chief Peter Lawsky Passes the Torch at Annual Gathering in Ettersburg

Boomer's Saloon in Laytonville's closed its doors permanently on May 3rd and will be auctioning off memorabilia May 19th after 92 years in business. Stella Girkins reports.

Laytonville's Boomer's Saloon Closes After 92 Years

Dr. Ian P. Hoffman is expected to be named Humboldt county’s new health officer. During a media briefing this Friday, Dr. Hoffman explained the new statewide “Regional Stay Home Order” which goes into effect 24-hours after a region falls below 15% remaining capacity of available staffed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds.  KMUD's Tanya Horlick reports...

Northern California Anticipates Regional Stay-at-Home Order

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