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Willits, California is located in Mendocino County. Zip codes in Willits, CA include 95490. The median home price in Willits is $185,000 which is roughly $118/per square foot. More Willits information.

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4 hrs ago | Mendocino Beacon

Willits bypass update: first piles next week

The CalTrans crane needed to drive the six test piles arrived Wednesday afternoon and will be assembled by Tuesday to pound in the first test pile.

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11 hrs ago | Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Huge tunnel collapse imperils Mendocino County Skunk Train

FORT BRAGG – Train tunnel No. 1 on the old California Western Railroad has endured a lot of punishment since it was hacked out of the serpentine and metasandstone rock east of Fort Bragg by Chinese and Italian laborers a century ago.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Willits News

Hometown Celebration seeks participants

The Willits Chamber of Commerce and Local Firs are seeking sponsors and participants for the June 27 Hometown Celebration.

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The Willits News

Avenues to Wellness

If you have not come by the Commonwealth Garden recently, now is the best time of year to visit.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Willits News

Willits craftsman to shine at garden fundraiser

Several Willits crafters have contributed their creations in wood and metal for the My Garden fundraiser, May 25 to support the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

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The Willits News

Cutline: Incoming Superintendent Pat Johnson and Interim Superintendent Deb Pearson.

The search for a new superintendent for Willits Unified School District is over.

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Thu May 16, 2013

North Coast Journal Weekly Politics

The Disappearing Railroad Blues

Since service was stopped for safety reasons in the winter of 1996-97, the Northwestern Pacific Railroad has experienced major deterioration through the Eel River canyon.

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Wed May 15, 2013

SFBG Politics Blog

More protests over Willits bypass project

Controversy over the Willits Bypass continued Monday, as Willits protesters sought to block Caltrans contractors from continuing work on the highway construction project.

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North Coast Journal Weekly Politics

Enviro Lawsuits Against NCRA Dismissed

A pair of lawsuits against the North Coast Railroad Authority have been dismissed by a Marin County judge, who ruled that federal law has precedence over state environmental regulations when it comes to railroad operations.

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Common Dreams

Center for Biological Diversity: Suit Filed Against Destructive...

May 15 - Conservation groups filed a lawsuit today challenging a California Department of Transportation highway-widening project that threatens ancient redwoods, endangered salmon runs and public safety along the wild and scenic Smith River Canyon in remote Del Norte County.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Ukiah Blog Live

Chris Hardaker: Willits Bypass - These Desperate Times

What a magical place for a desert rat. The trees, the ferns, the critters, the beards, the smoke.

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The Willits News

WWII bomber visits Ukiah through Wednesday

A World War II B-17 bomber flew over Ukiah for the first time Monday, with a handful of people aboard to experience flying history.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Petaluma360

Three arrested at Willits bypass project

Three people protesting the Willits Highway 101 bypass project were arrested Monday.

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Ukiah Daily Journal

The Human Race: A fundraiser by and for the community

On Saturday, May 4, runners and walkers from all over Mendocino and Lake counties will gather at Alex Thomas Plaza in Ukiah to participate in the Human Race.

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Fri May 10, 2013

The Willits News

Brooktrails to reconsider bypass support on Tuesday

The Brooktrails Board of Directors is expected to reconsider its support for the Highway 101 bypass around Willits at its 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting.

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The Willits News

Memorial poppy drive starts today

Volunteers in Willits and across the country will be handing out red crepe paper poppies today through May 18 to raise funds to help veterans and their families.

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The Willits News

WUSD facilities director Bashore leaves post

School Facilities Director Wayne Bashore concluded his tenure this week. Bashore guided a series of projects funded by 2010 Bond Measure B to completion.

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ABC7 KGO

Caltrans to spend $210M on Willits bypass

If you live in the Bay Area, you know bad traffic can be. There are thousands of cars backed up in the same spots day after day.

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Thu May 09, 2013

The Willits News

This Weekend in Willits

"Dead Man's Cell Phone," 8 p.m. at the Willits Community Theatre. Tickets are $15 at the door or call 459-0895 for tickets.

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The Willits News

A shift in food for Willits Unified students

The WUSD Food Services staff showcase a beautiful array of sliced fruits prepared during an April 20 training.

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