Point Arena News

Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 8:38 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 8:38 a.m. A Point Arena man was in custody after Mendocino County sheriff's deputies found him carrying four guns, a knife and possessing a large bag of marijuana, sheriff's officials reported.

The U.S. Coast Guard is urging mariners to exercise caution Friday and Friday night as The National Weather Service has issued a gale warning and small craft advisory for coastal and interior waters from Point Piedra Blancas to Point Arena, Calif.. Beginning today, light winds and moderate seas will be experienced ahead of a cold front system that ...

The Marine Life Protection Act, passed in 1999, mandates a comprehensive review of existing marine reserves, and, when necessary, allows for the creation of new reserves for marine ecosystem protection.

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of a two-part discussion with longtime Mendocino County resident and retired Judge Timothy O'Brien, appointed to the bench in 1971, serving in the Superior Court until 1985.

A task force that will propose plans for marine reserves off California's northernmost coast is hearing passionate testimony from tribe members and fisherman.

A farewell party was given at Mrs. Nelson's, corner of Kasten and Little Lake streets on the occasion of the departure of Perley Maxwell for Shelter Cove, where he will spend the winter with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr.

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors discussed items that would get priority for long-range planning in the county's general plan.

Figures from the state's Employment Development Department appear to show a slight decrease in the amount of unemployment benefits paid to Mendocino County residents, as well as a reduction in the number of unemployment claims.

Melinda Meaney, no middle name or hometown listed, 39, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving without a license at 1:55 a.m. Sunday near East Clay Street and South Main Street.

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Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 11:40 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 11:40 a.m. A home in Gualala Monday night was the scene of assaults, a stabbing and shooting threats, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office reported.

Mr. Ruel Stickney has brought us some apples, the largest of which measures in circumference 16x16 inches and weighs 29 1/2 ounces.

Mendocino County Community Health Services will be at the following locations conducting seasonal flu vaccination clinics.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, county Board of Supervisors will meet at Brooktrails Community Center, 24850 Birch St., in Willits, for their final offsite meeting of the year.

As districts are strapped for cash, there's a possible parcel tax option that has the interest of the small school districts on the coast.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center confirmed shortly after 9:30 p.m. that water levels had risen, indicating the arrival of the tsunami.

Over the next year, the north coast community is invited to participate in redesigning California's marine protected areas in coastal waters from the California-Oregon border to Alder Creek near Point Arena.

W. H. Norton's new home near the Presbyterian Church is progressing rapidly under the charge of J. D. Johnson.

The InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council held an intertribal cultural event at Richardson Grove State Park on Saturday, August 29.

Chris Isaak has had hit singles , acted in feature films and toured the world. Now add talk-show host to his resume, as he interviews other musicians on the Biography Channel's series "The Chris Isaak Hour." Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area , the 53-year-old entertainer lived briefly in Tokyo when he was a college student.