LATEST STORIES
McNear: Caspar Lumber Company employed thousands from the 1870s to the mid-’50s
The mill produced 45,000 feet of lumber daily. Four schooners carried milled boards to San Francisco.
Photo contest opens for eventual display in Mendocino County’s new courthouse
Photographers must be Mendocino County residents; deadline is July 31.
Willits man arrested for allegedly trying to meet up with teenage girl for lewd acts
A person from Pennsylvania created a fake online profile of a 14-year-old girl, who the man allegedly initiated sexual conversations with.
Letter to the Editor: Voting for a county tax on gas is dumb
A call for new taxes is always an admission of governmental failure.
Judge rejects Green Party candidate’s bid to appear on California governor ballots
Candidate Rudolph “Butch” Ware argued he was inappropriately disqualified over tax requirements.
Mendocino County Superior Court to hold hearings for people who skipped jury duty
More than 60 people were randomly selected to appear before a judge on April 10 to answer for repeatedly missing jury summons.
Wildfire lookout cameras now active west of Willits
Lookout tower with vast views of Mendocino County can catch fires early.
A new homelessness strategy is sweeping California
Homelessness prevention shows promising results in California, as advocates push to spread it statewide and nationally.
Caltrans approves $20 million in Mendocino County highway projects
Work planned near Westport, Legget and Manchester
119-Year-Old Manchester Schoolhouse gets a second chance
Feared lost over twenty years ago, the crumbling schoolhouse was acquired in January by a new buyer intent on restoration.
The Mendocino Setlist: March 30 – April 5, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
César Chávez Day is no more. California lawmakers officially scrap the holiday name
California became the first state to create César Chávez Day 26 years ago. Now it’s leading the effort to erase his name from the state holiday.
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FEATURED STORIES
Opinion: Gov. Newsom Is Right. Wall Street rigged California’s housing market for far too long
A former state senator believes that California has a rare chance to make progress as leaders across the political spectrum are now acknowledging the same problem.
Willits City Council declares fiscal emergency, announces employee layoffs
Layoff notices were set to be issued Tuesday as the city faces an annual deficit of at least $2.4 million.
After decades, Two Rock Lookout tower near Willits will again have eyes on the sky
Fire detection cameras can scan a substantial chunk of Mendocino County for signs of fire. Funding came just in time.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: March 30 – April 5, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
The Lot on Main returns with vendors and music in downtown Ukiah
Vendors at Friday’s event will include local favorites such as It’s a Bao Time and El Mitote Cafe.
Willits High to stage “Mean Girls: The Musical” this weekend
The student production of the musical’s “High School Version” will bring the popular story of high school cliques and identity to the stage for a free three-show run.
Dharma Realm Buddhist University opens three spring art exhibitions in Ukiah
Nature photography, Buddhist art and a community showcase will be on display through May 31.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
A true Green New Deal: Planting natives to enrich biodiversity
Plants that support pollinators and wildlife are vital to life. We need investments in native species.
McNear: Recent donation reveals a mystery
Why did Elise Drexler pay for a 16-year-old’s schooling—and why only for 5 months?
O’Neill: This season of rapid changes brings awe and gratitude
We know so little. All we can do is hope to help rather than destroy—a lesson for life.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Steps towards a road to success
The Board of Supervisors wants a penny sales tax to maintain county roads. Let’s ensure that money goes to roads all over the county.
Letter to the Editor: By co-signing a budget request, Mike McGuire and Chris Rogers can advance dementia care
$5.4 million will continue training clinicians to identify and support families faced with dementia, especially in underserved and rural communities, including Mendocino County.
Letter to the Editor: Jackson “Demonstration” State Forest should demonstrate climate justice
Assemblymember Chris Rogers’ bill to end commercial logging at Jackson deserves our support.
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