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Willits news for Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2 stories from Willits and Mendocino County, in about three minutes.

Public Safety · Mendocino County

Freeze Warning for Mendocino, Lake Counties Through 9 a.m. Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Eureka issued a freeze warning on Tuesday at 12:13 p.m. for Northwestern Interior Mendocino, Northeastern Interior Mendocino, and Lake County, valid from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees are expected. The NWS warns that frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, damage sensitive vegetation, and harm unprotected outdoor plumbing. Residents are advised to move tender plants indoors and wrap, drain, or allow pipes to drip slowly.

Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune Read the full story ↗

Community brief · Fort Bragg, CA

Skunk Train Adds Adults-Only Cocktail Cars for Redwood Excursions in Mendocino County

The historic Skunk Train in Mendocino County, California, has added adults-only cocktail railcars offering excursions through redwood forests from stations in Fort Bragg and Willits. The Noyo car, a former U.S. Army railcar seating up to 22 guests, began service from Willits in September, joining the Redwood car operating from Fort Bragg. Trips cost approximately $200 per passenger and include charcuterie snacks and two cocktails on routes of 7…

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