LATEST STORIES
Bill would clarify protections for Native American children in probate cases
AB 1824 would place Indian Child Welfare Act requirements directly in California’s Probate Code governing guardianships and conservatorships.
Mendocino County Science and Engineering Fair returns to Ukiah
The free, daylong event on Saturday will showcase student projects, interactive exhibits and hands-on activities for families in Ukiah.
Hit & Run Theater to host improv comedy weekend in Caspar
The performance troupe also brings its popular Beatles sing-a-long to Fort Bragg on Sunday.
Voter ID could be headed to the California ballot. Opponents plan to make it about Trump
A voter ID ballot initiative is gaining momentum in California as opponents aim to mount a campaign focused on President Donald Trump’s push for similar nationwide requirements.
Opinion: California’s—and Mendocino County’s—economies run on small businesses
We need to invest in small business owners who face barriers to credit and markets.
Featured Pet: Dallas
Old enough to know some tricks, clever enough to make you laugh out loud.
Woman crawls to neighbor’s house after alleged attack by man in Brooktrails
The woman jumped out of a window about nine feet off the ground to escape being strangled by a man she called “grandson.”
California teachers ‘tread lightly’ for America’s 250th as they navigate competing narratives
California is strengthening civics education as America marks its 250th birthday. Teachers have to navigate a polarized political environment as they guide lessons on the Constitution.
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.
The Mendocino Setlist: March 16-22, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Fort Bragg seeks community input for 2026–27 city budget
Residents can complete an online survey about spending priorities ahead of upcoming budget workshops.
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FEATURED STORIES
Four weekends of whale-themed events begin on Mendocino Coast
The annual Whale Festival features chowder competitions, wine tastings and educational programs.
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.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: March 16-22, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Sherry Glaser tackles life, death — and love in new Willits show
The award-winning comedian and playwright brings her dark comedy “Life and Death – A Love Story” to Willits Community Theatre March 14–15.
‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
The Bay Area musician wrote hundreds of songs, from psychedelic jams to soul-influenced rockers, and released dozens of albums.
Dual auditions planned for upcoming Willits stage productions
The March 7 session will cast roles in a fast-paced comedy and an original historical drama.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: Decisions ahead. Take off the Reemay, turn on the timers?
But what matters most is nourishing the soil that nourishes us.
McNear: It may be the oldest profession but in Mendocino it was the most hidden
Little historical documentation exists of area brothels, then called Fashionable Boarding Houses.
O’Neill: A farmer is always planning, assessing and thus improving
Consumer demand, advanced methods, and smart rotations all play a role. Meanwhile, enjoy spring!
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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.
Letter to the Editor: Shift focus of Jackson forest from logging to restoration
A reader urges passage of AB 2494, saying demonstration state forests should prioritize ecological health over timber production.
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