LATEST STORIES
As measles cases rise statewide, Mendocino County urges residents to check vaccinations
Although no cases have been reported locally, an outbreak in Northern California has prompted officials to urge residents to verify their MMR vaccination status.
Local workshop to help Mendocino County tribes navigate housing programs
The Thursday workshop will show tribal groups how to represent themselves in state-level housing decisions.
$2.4 million allocated for Highway 1, 271 improvements in Mendocino County
Caltrans says the funding will support road, guardrail and drainage upgrades near Rockport, DeHaven and Leggett.
Redwood Valley group seeks to turn closed school into youth recreation center
The proposal would lease—and eventually purchase—the former Redwood Valley Elementary School campus to expand activities for local children.
Featured Pet: Johnny
He’s handsome, full of fun, and ready to grow into your most loyal companion.
Oakland man arrested in Ukiah on suspicion of attempted murder
Police say the 37-year-old allegedly attacked two elderly people with a skateboard inside a North Oak Street home.
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.
Community, crab cakes and caring share the stage at Fort Bragg benefit
The sold-out crab cake cook-off and wine tasting raised critical funds for Mendocino Coast Clinics’ rural health care services.
The Mendocino Setlist: February 9-15, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
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FEATURED STORIES
Native children in foster care in Mendocino County are at high risk of being trafficked
Speakers at a training at Ukiah’s Pinoleville Rancheria cite social media as a factor and explain how Feather Alerts work.
Water commission to discuss storage options Thursday ahead of Potter Valley Project shuttering
The Inland Water and Power Commission is a joint powers authority that works to protect the Russian and Eel river watersheds.
County supervisors reject proposal to remove Supervisor Madeline Cline from water commission
The proposal followed concerns over Cline’s attendance at an agriculture conference featuring a federal official opposed to decommissioning the Potter Valley Project.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: February 9-15, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
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.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to Fort Bragg and Willits
Two screenings will feature short films highlighting environmental stewardship, conservation and community action, with proceeds benefiting Mendocino Land Trust.
Generative AI is eating culture. See how close it’s getting to disrupting dance
Dancers say their craft can’t be duplicated by AI. Our tests show they’re right — for now.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: An opportunity to serve food producers and the community
As farmers market association president, I want to knit a tapestry of access to good food.
The MacKerricher sisters staged a dual wedding in 1899
An altar surrounded by white roses and cordoned by a lover’s knot provided a beautiful setting on land that’s now MacKerricher State Park.
O’Neill: Winter cooking is delicious and easy if you plan ahead
Roasts with meats and veggies can stretch into breakfasts and lunches.
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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