Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall, 3rd District Supervisor John Haschak, and Emergency Services Coordinator, Brentt Blaser, join Sherwood Firewise for evacuation update meeting.
Author Archives: Chris Pugh
Chris Pugh is an award-winning editorial photographer from Ukiah, California. Born and raised in Mendocino County, he is passionate about the arts and is a founding member of the Deep Valley Arts Collective, the Partial Arts photography group, and co-founder of the Ukiah Photography Club.
Posted inMendocino
San Francisco gangster sentenced to life in prison for 2013 murders near Fort Bragg
San Francisco gangster Wing Wo Ma, aka Fat Mark, was sentenced to life in prison last Wednesday for the murders of a husband and wife outside Fort Bragg in 2013.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Willits Council proposes emergency tax increase — budget shortfalls could force “dissolution” of city
Willits City Council asks voters to pass a temporary emergency sales tax in November, or residents could lose access to essential services, including the Willits Police Department.
Posted inCannabis, Police & Courts
Major cannabis bust in Covelo, 21 detained
Early yesterday morning, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office conducted a raid on a marijuana growing operation in Covelo. According to the press release, law enforcement officials from multiple agencies cut down over 6500 plants and confiscated seven firearms. Twenty-one adults, and two female juveniles detained at the scene.
Posted inBusiness & Labor
Local photojournalist Chris Pugh joins The Mendocino Voice
We’re excited to introduce him and bring you more local news!