LATEST STORIES
Three running to serve in Congress for district now including Mendocino
After redistricting and the death of the sitting congressman, voters will decide on who will serve the rest of the current term and the next two-year term in the 1st District.
Willits man arrested again weeks after armed standoff
Justin Greer, 43, was previously arrested due to alleged felony offenses.
One-way traffic planned for Fort Bragg and Gualala this week
Caltrans work will impact traffic for a day in each town.
Point Arena nonprofit Action Network to close
The organization worked with South Coast families for years. It must shutter after losing a key funding source.
Featured Pet: Sandra
Social family dog knows the tricks and then some, and she loves other dogs.
Why California education leaders are relieved and frustrated by Newsom’s budget
The governor included $1.7 billion in his allocation to K-12 and community colleges, but is keeping $3.9 billion until next year.
Serial rapist sentenced for 2019 Ukiah cold case
Two consecutive sentences, up to life.
Letter to the editor: Vote Yes on Measure A
Mendocino College serves our children and our community. It has earned our support.
Musk v. Altman — Day 13: Blockbuster AI trial ends without answering its biggest questions
Of all the important issues in the case, the least interesting was whether Musk waited too long to sue.
The Mendocino Setlist: May 18-24, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Montgomery Woods expands by more than 400 acres
Nonprofit gifts 450 acres to state parks, state legislation aided process.
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FEATURED STORIES
Surprise tax bills spark confusion and dismay among Mendocino County homeowners
The county is working through an assessment backlog, and it’s creating havoc with residents’ finances.
Coastal waters from Mendocino to San Francisco Bay have become a graveyard for gray whales
Why are ship speed limits still optional?
Crisis at the Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op leaves unanswered questions
The general manager’s hiring — and firing — has created a rift between the board and the grocery’s workers.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: May 18-24, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Mendocino Music Festival tickets on sale
Two weeks of music this July, classical to bluegrass
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 puzzle pieces of a farm
Community provides the glue that makes it all work.
McNear: Mendocino’s Presbyterian Church was constructed “like the hull of a ship”—upside down
Built in 1867, the church is the oldest Presbyterian Church in continuous use in California.
McNear: Mendocino’s unique pygmy forests remain thanks to one enterprising woman
Charlotte Hoak loved nature — and her heart stayed in the redwoods no matter where she lived.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Measure A would fund projects, not affordable education
Promotional materials list firefighting and nursing. There’s a lot more.
Letter to the Editor: Mendocino County voters need accountable leaders
Trust matters — and promises aren’t enough.
Letter to the Editor: Slow down for fawns this spring
Mendocino County residents can avoid collisions by just driving more slowly.
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