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College of the Redwoods President Calls for Gaza Ceasefire by KMUD News

Arrested Professor Speaks Out, Ends Hunger Strike by KMUD News

Ray Hamill brings us details of all the big stories from a busy week in local sports, including news of a milestone victory for one local coach and news of a coaching change at College of the Redwoods

Cal Poly Humboldt remains under a tight closure with a heavy police presence following last Tuesday's raid on the pro-Palestinian encampment, sparking widespread criticism from the Humboldt Chapter of the California Faculty Association and leading to a no-confidence vote against the university president. In a significant twist affecting press freedom, the university now mandates special authorizat...

Razor Clam Fishery Closed Due to Dangerous Levels of Domoic Acid by KMUD News

Local News 05 02 24 by KMUD News

On today's edition of Headline Mendocino, KMUD's Matt LaFever covers Mendocino National Forest's new prescribed burn strategy, CAL FIRE's helicopter training, Ukiah's new phase of the Streetscape Initiative, and the recruitment for the County of Mendocino's Grand Jury.

Three Humboldt County Supervisors, tribal leaders, multiple mayors, and city council members have denounced Cal Poly Humboldt's lack of communication with local elected officials and urged the university to reconsider its approach to using police force against protesters. This plea came just before the Tuesday morning raid, where approximately 200 law enforcement officers from outside areas arrest...

Local News 05 01 24 by KMUD News

POLICE RIOT: CalPoly Humboldt Protest Update 4/30/24 by KMUD News

A new library program will assist homebound Mendocino residents with accessing library materials. Stella Girkins reports.

Despite FBPD operating at an average of 75% of its authorized staffing levels in 2023, Chief Cervenka says crime dropped and, using year-over-year comparisons, this hurdle did not slow them down. Stella Girkins reports on the department's Annual Review of crime statistics.

2023 was a big year for FBPD regarding its innovative response to drug abuse and homelessness along the coast. Stella Girkins reports.

Offshore wind energy is planned for Humboldt County's coast and so is support for local businesses that can get involved. Daniel Mintz reports.

For today's Headline Mendocino, KMUD's Matt LaFever reports on a former officer settling her harassment lawsuit against Willits Police Department, a body being found off Mendocino coast prompting an investigation, and a controversial gas station project in Redwood Valley that faces community opposition.

LIVE: Cal Poly Humboldt Protest Report 4/26/24 by KMUD News

KMUD's Matt LaFever brings the big stories out of Mendocino County on April 24, 2024 including ABC's action against a Potter Valley Saloon, a land transfer to expand a Montgomery Woods, the unveiling of a major trail project plan, an arrest along Highway 128, and details about an upcoming rhododendron show at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

A planned expansion of Humboldt County's jail to allow more rehab services won't happen due to its cost. Daniel Mintz reports.

Ray Hamill brings us details of all the latest local sports news, including all of this week's baseball and softball news and how one local athlete recently broke a 23-year-old record in H-DNL track and field, as well as news of how the protests at Cal Poly Humboldt have affected the local sports schedule

The CFA Humboldt is calling for a "vote of no confidence" in University President Tom Jackson by the Cal Poly Humboldt Senate. The letter, signed by hundreds of faculty and students, criticizes the campus's response to the ongoing protests. Lauren Schmitt reports...

Humboldt County's cannabis permitting is well below the maximums set six years ago. Daniel Mintz reports.

The Southern Humboldt Fire Safe Council meets every first Thursday of the month at 5pm. Serenity Wood brings you their latest updates.

Cal Poly Humboldt Student Journalist Face Barriers During Third Night of Protests and Occupation by KMUD News

Local News 04 24 24 by KMUD News

The Humboldt County MET busted an illegal indoor operation in the Berry Summit area netting 8,334 plants, 75+ pounds of cannabis bud, 55 pounds of cannabis shake, and 74 pounds of processed cannabis. Lisa Music reports.