Rural Humboldt County property owners are exploring ways to lower their taxes with the help of a nearly 50-year-old California law. Proposition 8, passed in 1978, allows for temporary property tax reductions when real estate loses value due to market conditions, natural disasters, or other factors. Under this provision, homeowners can request a reassessment to lower their tax bill until the property value recovers.
This tax relief measure helps ensure property owners aren’t overtaxed when their home or land is worth less than before. Siguor-Bjorn reports...
The Fortuna City Council is moving closer to enacting mobile home park rent control with approval of a rent increase moratorium. Daniel Mintz reports.
Ray Hamill brings us details of the big local sports stories of the week, including how a dramatic comeback secured a Little League district...
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office has identified a body found in the ocean waters south of Fort Bragg. DNA technology was able to identify...