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Firefighters burn to learn

From almost anywhere in Fort Bragg Saturday afternoon, residents could see the large column of smoke rising into the sky but heard no fire alarm, sirens or engines responding to the scene.   Full Story

 

PAL Fishing Clinic a huge hit

Just over 100 young anglers and their parents, came out early on Saturday morning to fish for trout during the Mendocino Coast Police Activities League Fishing Clinic.   Full Story

 

Fire destroys Ocean Drive house

Fire investigators confirmed Monday that a fire that gutted an Ocean Drive home was started by a lamp and an old couch.   Full Story

 

Are jumbo squid gone or just shrinking?

Heralded as both a ruthless sea monster and a potential economic salvation to Fort Bragg's fishing industry, the Humboldt, or jumbo, squid has now become a memory and a mystery.   Full Story

 

Sex offender sweep nets eight

Two Fort Bragg residents were arrested last week during a countywide sweep involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.   Full Story

 

Guitarist donates to Otsuchi

Members of the Fort Bragg Otsuchi Cultural Exchange Association packed into a tiny radio studio at KMFB FM on Thursday, May 12 to meet and accept a check from Richard Thompson, world-renowned guitarist and songwriter.   Full Story

 

Council approves coastal trail funds application

After a short presentation from Community Development Director Marie Jones, Fort Bragg City Council directed city staff to apply for $452,500 in Prop 84 grant funding that, if awarded, would connect the north and south ends of the coastal trail along the former Georgia Pacific mill site.   Full Story

 

Vandal hits six businesses

Those using North Franklin Street Sunday morning were among the first to see a string of graffiti vandalism that hit five businesses and spanned about four blocks.   Full Story

 

Dredging not likely in 2011

With some boats sitting on the mud during minus tides, Noyo Harbor District would really like to dredge the mooring basin this year.   Full Story

 

Bids rejected, school renovations on hold

At a special meeting last week, Fort Bragg Unified School District trustees rejected all bids for the modernization of Fort Bragg High School.   Full Story