LATEST STORIES
Ukiah’s State Street Garden closes June 30
Longtime gardeners got just 15 days notice before the water was shut off May 23.
McNear: Mother of eight, Annie McGuire Kelley was popular in Mendocino
Her oldest son wrote many letters to her from France during World War I.
Much disputed gas station in Redwood Valley approved by Board of Supervisors
The gas station, which opponents argue does not align with the town’s character, has faced public opposition since 2017.
Ukiah plans to redo North State Street, seeks community feedback
Curb extensions a possibility for North State Street, but not certain.
Equity advocates to ask California court to suspend billions in school construction funding
Plaintiffs in Rodriguez v. State of California argue that the state’s match for modernizing schools denies low-wealth districts a fair share of funding.
Letter to the Editor: The Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op is in crisis
Staffers need to communicate more clearly to the board, and members need to get more involved to solve long-standing problems.
Some animals win, some lose when the Potter Valley Project dams come down
Almost all will learn a different river.
Your Mendocino County Garden: June
Mulch isn’t optional — and drip on a timer is the gold standard.
Letter to the Editor: It is all about the people
Campaigning has shown me that voters care—and they want leaders who respond in kind.
Featured Pet: Peanut
Puppy who gets along with livestock, kids, small animals. She’s a gentle sweetheart.
No drought in Mendocino County, but task force keeping watch
Lake Mendocino is full, just one dry well has been reported, and 450 storage tanks reached rural homes through a state program.
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FEATURED STORIES
Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op board cites personnel law
But the board says more answers regarding next steps after Robert Drake’s dismissal may come June 15.
Fort Bragg doubles down on its downtown revitalization project
The city waives startup fees for qualifying small businesses.
The Potter Valley bid that makes no sense
PG&E says pumped storage won’t work. But a 158-page document shows that is likely not the object of a SoCal hail mary.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: May 25-31, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
The 19th annual Mendocino Film Festival last weekend of May
The festival will screen 80 films across three Mendocino venues and one Fort Bragg theater.
Senegalese goat skin drum to be gifted to Mendocino Art Center
A special ceremony will be held Saturday at the center to celebrate the drum.
The Outlaws of Mendocino relies on tradition — and breaks the mold
North Bay teacher Joseph Roberts makes a movie about his robber ancestor.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: The chain of seed to harvest requires constant attention
Fresh plants coming from the propagation house push swift bed preparation for the next crop.
McNear: Mew Yit sold seaweed, bought a cafe and City Grocery in Fort Bragg
A successful businesswoman, she raised 5 children while operating her ventures.
O’Neill: The puzzle pieces of a farm
Community provides the glue that makes it all work.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the editor: Vote Yes on Measure A
Mendocino College serves our children and our community. It has earned our support.
Letter to the Editor: Buffey Bourassa is the right person for Mendocino County supervisor
She listens to all sides and is committed to working for the best outcome for our community.
Letter to the Editor: Measure A would fund projects, not affordable education
Promotional materials list firefighting and nursing. There’s a lot more.
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