🌱 See who’s leading in Laytonville’s county supervisor district so far

Good morning to you Laytonville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See who’s leading in Laytonville’s county supervisor district so far
• How new state highway funds will change driving near Laytonville

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 52.
• Friday: Sunny and remaining warm, with a high of 83 and low of 47 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Initial results in for two Mendocino County supervisor races • The Mendocino Voice (mendovoice.com) — Laytonville residents are seeing early results in the key District 3 supervisor race that represents their area, with Eric Hart narrowly leading a crowded field as ballots continue to be counted. Initial tallies also show incumbent Ted Williams ahead in District 5, and final certified results will come after all Election Day and mail-in votes are processed over the next month.
   

• State allocates $16.3 million to Mendocino County highway repairs (record-bee.com) — Laytonville drivers should know that Caltrans has allocated about $800,000 for emergency culvert replacement on U.S. 101 near town after heavy March 2025 rains, as part of $16.3 million in Mendocino County highway repairs. Additional projects on Route 1 and 101 near Elk, Piercy, Rockport, and Pieta aim to fix storm damage and improve drainage across the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Round Valley Unified School District posted a job opening for High School Principal in Covelo. Apply here.
• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Willits. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laytonville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Covelo

• May 31: Earthquake of 2.5 magnitude recorded close to Covelo, CA (sacbee.com)
• Eight Arrested in Covelo as CHP Connects Massive May Operation to February Freeway Shooting (kymkemp.com)

Willits

• Northbound 101 Closed North of Willits After Vehicle Hits Bear (kymkemp.com)

Fort Bragg

• Fort Bragg Launches New First-Year Business Incentive Program (advocate-news.com)
• Despite explosion, Blue Origin CEO says New Glenn will fly before end of year (mendocinobeacon.com)

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Ok Laytonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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