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Cleanup continues in Mendocino County after its strongest quake in decades
By Ryan Mense at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
WILLITS, Calif. (KRON) -- Cleanup continues Thursday in Mendocino County one day after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook the region, causing damage to homes and businesses. The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, was in Redwood Valley, southeast of Willits, according to th...
Key takeaway (KRON) -- Cleanup continues Thursday in Mendocino County one day after a 5.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The earthquake's impact on Mendocino County's rural economy could be significant, given the area's reliance on small businesses and tourism. As cleanup efforts continue, local business owners will be assessing the damage to their properties and calculating the potential loss of revenue. The quake's timing is also noteworthy, coming during the peak summer season when many businesses in the area are busiest. The effects of the earthquake will likely be felt in San Francisco as well, given the city's proximity to Mendocino County and the potential disruption to supply chains and trade. San Francisco's business community may need to prepare for potential shortages or delays in goods and services normally sourced from the affected area. The city's emergency management officials may also be called upon to provide support and resources to their counterparts in Mendocino County as they work to recover from the quake.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? WILLITS, Calif. (KRON) -- Cleanup continues Thursday in Mendocino County one day after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook the region, causing damage to homes and businesses. The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, was in Redwood Valley, southeast of Willits, according to th...
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