LATEST STORIES
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.
Fort Bragg Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen service members
Speeches and three-volley rifle salute mark the day.
The Mendocino Setlist: May 25-31, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
‘Feels like erasure’: Why Native American students may be undercounted by 90% in California schools
Native American students who also identify as another race, such as Black, white or Asian, are counted as “two or more races,” not Native American.
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.
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.
Nearly half of California families with young children report food insecurity
The reported figure is higher than anything that’s been recorded since Stanford’s RAPID Survey Project began surveying parents about food insecurity.
Fort Bragg doubles down on its downtown revitalization project
The city waives startup fees for qualifying small businesses.
Musk v. Altman — Beyond the verdict: Human nature may be the bigger threat than AI
Bay City News reporters conclude their coverage on the Musk v. Altman trial with personal reflections on the case.
Ukiah City Council takes aim at ‘nuisance’ parking lots
A new ordinance streamlines rules to get new businesses into old sites where empty parking lots accumulate trash and debris.
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.
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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.
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.
How to vote in Mendocino County
County says vote by mail early or use secure drop off boxes if using absentee ballot.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: May 25-31, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Willits gearing up for 44th annual Car & Bike Show Sunday
Classic cars and motorcycles will line downtown Willits for the event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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
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.
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.
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
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