MENDOCINO CO., 10/10/16 – Seeing an abandoned car on the side of the road is not an uncommon sight in the Emerald Triangle, but what happens to those cars that get left behind? It’s not unusual to see a car left by the highway for months, but what agencies are responsible for vehicle abatement, and how much funding goes towards dealing with cleaning up abandoned vehicles?

Kym Kemp at our sister site, Redheaded Blackbelt, has taken a great look at what happens in Humboldt County with abandoned cars, including talking to county officials and the CHP. Kemp is seeking input from Humboldt County residents to better understand the scope of the problem, so she can pass on that information to county officials and find ways to improve the programs. Take a look at her story and story below and see what you think: is this a problem in Mendocino County?

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