Jury finds Christopher Kiger guilty of 11 felony counts tied to abuse between 2020 and 2023.
Category: Police & Courts
News about police activity, crime, and court proceedings in Mendocino County and at the Mendocino Superior Court.
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Why California cops and firefighters are pushing for a new perk on top of their pensions
Unions for California Highway Patrol officers and Cal Fire firefighters are asking the state for a new retirement option that would complement their CalPERS pensions. It might reduce some pension-related payroll costs to the state.
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Northern Californian salesman, 5 distributors charged in statewide bribery scheme
Prosecutors say the scheme paid grocery store buyers with gift cards and luxury items to boost alcohol sales.
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help ‘disappearing’ salmon
Ruling maintains higher spill levels at eight Northwest dams in a decades-long legal battle over endangered salmon.
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Second victim found dead after Highway 162 crash into Eel River
Yvonne Niesen of Covelo was found downriver from where her vehicle crashed into the Eel River on Tuesday. Her husband, who was also in the vehicle, was found Friday.