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A two-lane road lined with parked cars passes by a grocery store with a “Keith’s” sign, set against a clear blue sky and distant hills.

Police & Courts

Three arrested in alleged overnight burglaries at two Covelo markets

by Sarah Stierch November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

An alarm at Redwood Market helped investigators connect the suspects to a second break-in at Keith’s Market.

Nighttime scene showing a white car crashed onto a grassy curb as a person runs away into the dark, with police lights illuminating the area and a reflective right-turn road sign nearby.

Police & Courts

Ukiah man arrested after alleged drunken car chase with toddler in backseat

by Sarah Stierch November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Officers reported open alcohol containers in the car and said the suspect, already on probation for DUI, now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.

A person is shown in a neutral portrait-style image against a plain gray background, wearing a dark jacket over a light shirt and looking directly at the camera.

Police & Courts

Ukiah High teacher, MendoFever publisher arrested for alleged inappropriate messages with teen girl

by Dan McMenamin November 3, 2025January 1, 2026

Police say Matthew LaFever, 37, sent inappropriate messages and photos to a 17-year-old; district places him on leave and launches internal investigation.

A solar-powered license plate reader camera is mounted on a pole against a partly cloudy sky, with sunlight shining from behind the panel.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Flock surveillance cameras threaten privacy, should be removed

by Mendo Voice Staff November 3, 2025November 4, 2025

A Mendocino County resident urges local cities to reconsider use of AI-powered Flock cameras, citing privacy concerns and data-sharing risks with federal agencies.