Fort Bragg, CA news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
In Fort Bragg, CA on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Northern California. Also: Fort Bragg's iconic blue whale sculpture has been installed back at the Noyo Headlands; The Cooley Fire in Mendocino County has grown to over 1,300 acres with 23 percent containment. Weather: Mostly partly cloudy today with rain unlikely, highs near 57°F and winds up to 16 mph.
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Headlines
- A magnitude 5.6 earthquake rattled Northern California early this morning; some injuries reported and thousands lost power.KCRA · · Around
News & local government
- Fort Bragg's iconic blue whale sculpture has been installed back at the Noyo Headlands.The Mendocino Voice ·
Events & going out
- Mendocino County's Mushroom Train celebrates October as the region's fun(gi) month with themed rides.NBC Los Angeles · · Around
- Dueling pianos fundraiser happening in Mendocino County to support local health care access.The Ukiah Daily Journal · · Around
Sports
- Fort Bragg boys junior varsity basketball plays Arcata on November 23 (upcoming game).NFHS Network ·
Community & volunteering
- Housing advocates plan to fill Mendocino County supervisors' chambers today to discuss affordable housing needs.The Mendocino Voice · · Around
Nature & environment
- The Cooley Fire in Mendocino County has grown to over 1,300 acres with 23 percent containment.The Mendocino Voice · · Around
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