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Megaquake Could Permanently Reshape Nor Cal Coast, New Study Warns

05/01/2025 - 9:28 AM By Brittany Maldonado

Scientists and government officials have long warned of climate-induced sea level rise along California’s coast.

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Fortuna City Manager Takes Job in Arcata

06/18/2024 - 11:26 AM By Brittany Maldonado

Fortuna City Manager Merritt Perry is headed to another Humboldt County city. Perry is taking the same job in Arcata on August 19th, succeeding longtime City Manager Karen Diemer.

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Fortuna Hires New City Manager

12/03/2018 - 6:04 PM By Brittany M.

The City of Fortuna has hired its first permanent city manager since Mark Wheetley’s April resignation, which followed his sentencing in a DUI case.

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Fortuna City Manager Resigns Following DUI Arrest

04/05/2018 - 6:05 AM By Brittany M.

Wheetley called it an honor to have served.

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Fortuna City Manager Arrested for DUI

07/18/2017 - 6:13 AM By Brittany M.

Mark Wheetley was arrested for driving under the influence in nearly the same spot last year.

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Randall J. Mendosa Takes Over as Interim City Manager in Fortuna

10/10/2016 - 8:41 PM By Brittany M.

Former Arcata City Manager Randy Mendosa was tapped by the city council for the interim position in September and started his new job last week.

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Regan Candelario Selected as Novato’s Next City Manager

08/10/2016 - 10:04 PM By Brittany M.

Fortuna City Manager Regan Candeliario was selected for the same position by the Novato City Council on Aug. 3, beating out 30 other applicants for the job.

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L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…

Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…

Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…

Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East

Thursday, March 5, 2026

A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…