LATEST STORIES
New Mendocino County psychiatric health facility still could be several months from opening
A county oversight committee was told Wednesday that construction still isn’t complete.
Elk hosts its Great Day celebration to benefit Greenwood Community Center Saturday
A parade, Taiko drummers, live music, food and games head up a slate that starts at noon.
From a living room idea to a healthcare powerhouse: Winesong celebrates 41 years
When Charlene McAllister first heard the idea for Winesong, she didn’t think it would work. She’s now one of the founders of an event that has funneled more than $10.7 million into Mendocino County’s healthcare needs.
McNear: The WPA had a massive impact on Mendocino County
A high school in Round Valley and highways transecting the county were joined by the Mendocino Woodlands, the only Recreation Demonstration Area in the state.
Hay confrontation is no excuse for driving drunk, Mendocino County jury finds
The defense said an armed property owner left her no choice. Jurors took minutes to disagree.
Federal wildfire crews are stretched thin. California is stepping in to help
But does California have the money to keep this up?
Ukiah High students help carry forward nearly lost Northern Pomo language
Four graduates earn seal of biliteracy through Native Language program
Meta agrees to $17B settlement over claims Facebook, Instagram harmed children
The company agreed to implement default settings for minors and improve detection of underage users.
Will lawmakers revive school sex abuse lawsuit reform in Sacramento? Deadline nears
At issue is AB 218, a 2020 law that lifted the statute of limitations to sue for childhood sexual abuse.
Events planned for International Overdose Awareness Day in 3 Mendocino County cities
Communities invited to gather for a day of remembrance and hope, hosted by Adventist Health.
Mendocino County needs a new tourism leader. Applications close Sept. 4
The job comes with a $1.2 million marketing pot that was debated all summer.
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FEATURED STORIES
Residents file a lawsuit in an effort to block Redwood Valley gas station
Three Redwood Valley residents argue the gas station violates Mendocino County’s zoning code.
Mendocino County Sheriff blames the bench for Benjamin Miller’s release
District Attorney David Eyster says two California Supreme Court bail rulings, not the local judges, put him back on the street.
Anderson Valley’s earliest harvest meets its oldest problem: Visibility
The vintage is arriving faster than any the growers can remember — in a world-renowned appellation whose wine you still can’t find in a Safeway.
Colorectal crisis: Healthcare cuts jeopardize cancer screenings for Bay Area’s vulnerable
As a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, nearly 700,000 people who lose Medicaid coverage will miss screening for colorectal cancer, now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young adults.
The fence that hid the ocean: Fort Bragg and Caltrans agree to change it
The city’s 2024 coastal permit said the old fence would come back “in the same location.” The one that went up this month blocks the Noyo Headlands, and the town has been arguing about it for a week.
Ukiah dog toast of the Big Apple. Welcome home, Jinny Lu!
She got in at 2 a.m. and announced that she was done talking to reporters.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: August 24-30, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Mendocino College displays new art created by students in first mural painting course
Mural reflecting themes of Mendocino College now on display near campus café.
Ukiah kids triathlon planned for Saturday
Kids will swim, bike and run at Todd Grove Park this weekend.
Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference offers free evening events Thursday and Friday
Readings by faculty members are open to the public and access to afternoon seminars is also available.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: Slotting new starts into odd-length beds is a constant, engaging puzzle
We’ve realized over the years that rapid turnover is the key to success.
McNear: Hometown hero Alma Mendosa taught at Mendocino Elementary for 30 years
She became principal just a year after starting work and continued as teacher/principal for her entire tenure.
Opinion: A seismic threat to the Potter Valley Project’s Scott Dam
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and PG&E should make public the internal studies of seismic risk to Scott Dam.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Eight candidates, two choices
How we go about choosing is the real question.
Letter to the Editor: Ask your Mendocino County supervisor to vote for a moratorium on data center construction
Noisy AI data centers use enormous amounts of water and electricity. We have none to spare.
Letter to the Editor: Stop wringing your hands over Fort Bragg’s name
The city is a success. Let’s celebrate it.
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ANIMALS
Featured Pet: Tulip
A gentle, sweet pup, Tulip would like a dog companion and an active family.
Rescue dog from Ukiah named ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’
Plans are in the works to celebrate Jinny Lu once she returns to Ukiah from New York City.
O’Neill: Laying Trap to rest
Horses sense our energy, and Trap taught me to appreciate the moment.
Mendocino County Superior Court Justice Patrick Pekin makes it official
Giant Alaskan Malamute Bodhi is now the mayor of Mendocino.
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