🌱 What does Haschak’s exit mean for Laytonville’s county representation?

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In today's newsletter:

• What does Haschak’s exit mean for Laytonville’s county representation?
• How did a Laytonville resident end up in this week’s jail log?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 55 and low of 48 degrees.
• Friday: Rain, temps: high: 55, low: 45.
• Saturday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, with a high of 54 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mendocino County Supervisor John Haschak will not seek re-election • The Mendocino Voice (mendovoice.com) — Laytonville’s representative on the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, John Haschak, says he won’t seek re-election and will leave office when his term ends in January 2027. He cites family considerations and a long commute, and reflects on work improving emergency preparedness, especially wildfire evacuation routes, while leaving open what future political or community role he might take.
   

• Mendocino County Jail bookings: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 (ukiahdailyjournal.com) — A recent Mendocino County jail log notes that a 64-year-old Laytonville resident was booked on suspicion of DUI, alongside several other arrests from across the county. While details are brief and all listed individuals are presumed innocent, it’s a reminder of ongoing traffic and public safety enforcement affecting local drivers.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• A Woman’s Place Was Everywhere
  Kelley House Museum , 45007 Albion Street , Mendocino
  11:00 am
• Holiday Show
  Partners Gallery , 45062 Ukiah St , Mendocino
  11:00 am
• WL- ABC Art
  Willits Branch of Mendocino County Library , 390 E Commercial St , Willits
  1:00 pm
• Adult Book Group
  Fort Bragg Branch of Mendocino County Library , 499 E Laurel St , Fort Bragg
  3:00 pm
• Journey in Spirituality - Christian Spirituality Study
  Mendocino Presbyterian Church , Main Street , Mendocino
  4:00 pm
• WL- The Writings on the Wall- A Creative Writer's Workshop
  Willits Branch of Mendocino County Library , 390 E Commercial St , Willits
  4:30 pm
• WUSD Board Meeting
  Willits Community Center , 111 E Commercial St , Willits
  5:00 pm
• Open Mic Night at Tall Guy
  Tall Guy Brewing , 362 N Franklin St , Fort Bragg
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• WL-Story and Play Time
  Willits Branch of Mendocino County Library , 390 E Commercial St , Willits
  11:00 am
• Winter Performance
  Sherwood School
  11:30 am
• WL- Book Lovers Discussion Group
  Willits Branch of Mendocino County Library , 390 E Commercial St , Willits
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Willits

• 2026 metal fabrication forecast: Growth accelerates in a divided economy (thefabricator.com)
• Your golden gateway to summer fun is here (scoutingmagazine.org)
• Taxes and Finance: Vehicle donations: Do it right! A little mistake could cost you plenty (ukiahdailyjournal.com)

Fort Bragg

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