MENDOCINO CO., 12/14/20 — Most Mendocino County residents have had the experience of trying to make a cell phone call in more rural parts of the county, and encountering only enough of a signal to send a text. In recognition of the remote nature and inconstant communication infrastructure in our region, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has implemented a new program that allows residents to text 9-1-1 if they are unable to make a call during an emergency… READ MORE