LATEST STORIES
Rain returns Saturday as winds and rising rivers target Mendocino County
Several inches of rain are expected through early next week, with strong coastal winds and rising river levels into Tuesday.
Homebuyer program provides funding for Redwood Valley residents impacted by 2017 fires
The program offers up to $350,000 in zero-interest, forgivable loans to eligible residents displaced by the Redwood Complex fires.
Willits invites city residents to clear out clutter during ‘Dump Days’
Free disposal event encourages neighbors to tidy yards, garages and spare rooms.
Highway 1 reopens near Anchor Bay after power pole falls
Both lanes were shut down Wednesday afternoon after a damaged power pole fell across the roadway.
McNear: Nathaniel Smith’s funeral was one of Mendocino’s largest
Believed the first Black resident of Mendocino County, Smith operated ferries, farmed, and was the best shot on the coast.
Cold weather advisory issued as Mendocino County temps could drop to 19 degrees
The National Weather Service has issued a county-wide advisory as extremely low temperatures could blanket the region overnight.
Let the good times roll at St. Mary’s Mardi Gras in Ukiah
The Feb. 21 benefit features dinner, dancing and casino-style fun to support local students.
Documentary on ‘Twin Peaks’ Log Lady to screen Friday at SPACE in Ukiah
The screening will examine Catherine Coulson’s theater work, environmental advocacy and personal ties to the film’s producers.
Chains no longer required on Highway 175
Chains were required in the morning after snow made for difficult road conditions.
Winter storm disrupts classes; multiple Mendocino County schools closed Thursday
Several Mendocino County schools are closed or operating on a late-start schedule Thursday due to winter weather conditions, according to the Mendocino County Office of Education.
Low-cost spay and neuter clinic set for March in Ukiah
Organized by Mendocino Animal Care Services and Animal Balance, appointments are required.
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FEATURED STORIES
New fire engines boost rural response in Mendocino, Humboldt counties
State funding secured by state Sen. Mike McGuire delivered 10 new Type 6 fire trucks to volunteer departments facing aging equipment and growing wildfire risk.
After 3 months, the Point Arena pier finally gets a new hoist
Delayed by tariffs, the hoist is now open for business, a relief to fishermen who couldn’t participate in early crab season.
Amazon is building a new delivery center just outside of Ukiah—what could it mean for the community?
The e-commerce company announced in spring 2025 that it would be tripling its delivery stations in rural areas throughout the U.S.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: February 16-22, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Exhibit traces tribal connections to water at Grace Hudson Museum
“Momím Wené/Medicine Water” highlights the work of over 30 Native artists and runs through May 10 in Ukiah.
Mendocino County youth invited to submit artwork for Medium Art Center show
The fifth annual exhibition welcomes artists 18 and under; deadline is Feb. 15.
Mendocino County names two Youth Poet Laureates for 2026–28
High school students from Point Arena and Ukiah were selected to serve as cultural ambassadors for poetry across the county.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: Winter farming is challenging but carries its own rewards
New shelter systems should help with this week’s snow load.
McNear: When Frolic sank off Point Cabrillo, the fate of the redwoods was sealed
Sent to retrieve cargo that washed ashore, Jerome Ford saw a fortune in trees instead.
Haschak: Ambulance service remains fragile in Mendocino County
In his monthly column, the 3rd District supervisor discusses EMT shortages, short-term rental rules and pension fund progress.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Support tribal leaders in redefining Jackson Demonstration State Forest
If California is serious about climate resilience, the state must change the logging mandate at JDSF.
Letter to the Editor: Remove the logging mandate at Jackson State Demonstration Forest
We have to change the rules, not just the rhetoric, around forest health, climate and cultural lands.
Letter to the Editor: ICE could invade the Mendocino Coast
Are we going to sit passively or will we act as a community with deeply held values?
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