Inmates smashed a television and video camera and set fire to bed sheets during a “mini-riot” at the Mendocino County jail Saturday afternoon, officials said.
“It was over quickly,” said jail spokesman Lt. John Bednar.
| Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA At this morning’s forum in the Santa Rosa City Council chambers, state Assemblyman Wes Chesbro, D-Arcata, wasn’t eager to provide an unqualified answer. To a question from the audience, he said, “The management of a landfill by a government agency does … |
U.S. Navy officials will be at the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday afternoon to present information and take comments on its impact report on military training exercises and testing off the coasts of Washington, Oregon and Northern California.
The U.S. Navy’s plans to ramp up training activities off the West Coast has raised concerns about their effects on fish and whales as well as over the use of depleted uranium and other munitions.
The mother of a slain teenager made an emotional plea to Humboldt County Superior Court Monday, just before the man found guilty of her son’s murder was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, with a special allegation of
Tightening Medicare rules and the inability to meet state seismic standards may very likely spell the closure of St. Joseph Hospital’s in-patient rehabilitation unit by the end of the year or sooner.
The Arcata City Council will once again look at mitigation measures proposed for the Foster Avenue roadway extension project. The council will be opening a public hearing Wednesday on the project’s environmental document and draft, proposed
KHSU FM 90.5 will be counting on Internet users to make up part of the station’s budget when it launches its “Web pledge day” today as part of its Spring Membership Drive.
The clients at Easter Seals are hoping that this year’s telethon makes a big splash, literally. Their therapy pool is idle, awaiting repairs and upgrades that will come from the telethon’s pledges.
The Eureka City Council will be holding a special meeting today to begin setting goals for the 2009-2010 budget, following a heated emotional public meeting last week on the issue.
Redwood Shrine Club is gearing up for its May 2 screening clinic that will mean a number of children with orthopedic and other medical concerns will be on their way to the Shriner’s Hospital in Sacramento for all-expenses-paid medical treatment.
Superior Court Judge J. Michael Brown has sentenced 44-year-old John Simpson of Eureka to prison for 16 years for possession of an assault weapon, being a felon in possession of firearms and fleeing from a police officer.
The Times-Standard – Business Section
Today, for the first time in its history, Los Bagels will be open for business on Tuesdays, in celebration of 25 years of operation. ”We spent the first 25 years of Tuesdays being closed, and we plan to spend the next 25 open,”
The Times-Standard – Lifestyles
EUREKA — Members of the Redwood Camera Club are exhibiting their work through April at Swanlund’s Camera, 527 F St. An Arts! Alive reception will be held on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.
The Times-Standard – Business Section
EUREKA — Dan Sweet has been named as assistant vice president, Member Business Services, at Coast Central Credit Union. Sweet started his finance career with Humboldt National Bank in Eureka in 1975.
