Elise Cox

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After weeks of detailed presentations, frank discussion, and grim fiscal forecasts, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has adopted a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. “It was a difficult budget, but we made it through it,” said Board Chair John Haschak after the unanimous vote that followed six weeks of budget hearings. But the challenges are far from over. County CEO Darcy Antle opened the final hearing with a sobering overview.

3 days ago | kzyx.org | Elise Cox

Tom Corning didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a police chief. His journey into law enforcement started with a more universal call to arms. “I was born and raised in Napa, California. Graduated high school in 2001, which was the year of the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers. So after those, that basically prompted me.

3 days ago | kzyx.org | Elise Cox

After a three-year decline in transient occupancy tax revenues, Mendocino County may be seeing a turnaround. Business improvement district collections — tied to hotel stays — rose 12% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to Tourism Commission Director Ramon Jimenez. That’s despite national trends showing a 14% drop in international tourism. Mendocino County collected a peak of $8.4 million in hotel taxes in 2021-22.

3 days ago | kzyx.org | Elise Cox

California is inviting the public to participate in a series of informational webinars regarding its new CalHeatScore tool, designed to alert residents to extreme heat risks and connect them with resources. The first webinar is scheduled for Thursday, June 12th, from 12-1 p.m.. This series aims to provide background on CalHeatScore, offer examples of how to use the tool, and give an overview of the public engagement process.

3 days ago | kzyx.org | Elise Cox

The Mendocino County Mobile Hazardous Waste Drop-Off is coming to the Caspar Transfer Station June 5 & 6 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.Residents can drop off hazardous waste such as:motor oiloil filtersanti-freezegasolinesolventspaint thinneroil-based paintlatexballastscar batterieslithium ion batteriesacidsbasespesticidesherbicidespool chemicalsmedicationcompressed gas cylindersThere is no charge for this service. The Caspar Transfer Station is located at 14000 Prairie Way, Mendocino, CA 95460.