LATEST STORIES
Fort Bragg council will add fire tax measure to November ballot
If approved, the tax would collect $50 per parcel each year for 10 years.
Forest: Wednesday’s 5.6 earthquake was on the Maacama fracture zone
It’s believed to be the largest earthquake recorded in that zone and may indicate more strands extending up Redwood Valley.
Mendocino County Superior Court photo contest nears deadline
Fourteen photos from local photographers will be displayed in new courthouse.
Photo of the Week: A friendly fox
A gray fox visits the back door of a Mendocino residence.
Search for Mendocino County CEO continues
After an initial round of candidates, the Board of Supervisors decided to expand the search for a new CEO.
California lawmakers look to settle turf war over community college bachelor’s degrees
Lawmakers are weighing legislation that would restrict when four-year universities can object to new community college bachelor’s degrees.
Wright Bourassa holds on to lead for district 3, Measure A just shy of passing
District 5 incumbent Ted Williams remains comfortably in the lead.
McNear: Fort Bragg takes center stage in ‘Overboard’
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell rented a house on the Comptche Ukiah Road during filming.
Crews battled Coyote Fire in Redwood Valley; several streets evacuated
Forward progress stopped, evacuation orders lifted at 1:32 p,m.
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FEATURED STORIES
Tribe with senior Eel River water rights shut out of White House meeting
The department of the Interior’s own filings cited tribal trust obligations. It hasn’t consulted Round Valley Indian Tribes.
Fort Bragg municipal fiber project makes headway
Eventually every house and business within the city limits can sign up for speedy internet.
Covelo’s Green Bridge is down for two to three years, with no stopgap
The bridge Round Valley residents call the Green Bridge collapsed June 12. The county says a replacement is two to three years away, leaving residents with a 6.5-mile detour as fire season starts.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: June 22-28, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Willits Frontier Days kicks off with plenty of fun ahead
Rodeo, dances and sweetheart dinner planned for Willits Frontier Days.
Charlie Harris’ book Mendo explores Mendocino County’s pot boom and bust
The county’s libertarian leanings, where the left can snuggle comfortably against the right, benefited many until reality intruded.
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: On solstice, cannabis and the last batch of chickens head outside
Farming means hard work in the present while always preparing for what’s next.
McNear: A timeline of wedding dresses is on display at the Kelley House Museum
Carrie Correia-Silva’s dress for her 1904 wedding to Manuel Costa is an amazing feat of dressmaking.
O’Neill: Water is the miracle that makes life possible
Our new storage tanks create ripples of positive energy throughout the farm and the community.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Vote No on Measure A
Both proponents and opponents of Prop. 13 can coalesce around a “no” vote.
Letter to the Editor: What about other people’s water rights?
Lake Pillsbury is the giver of life for the Potter valley tribe and for farmers.
Letter to the Editor: I commend Supervisor Ted Williams for supporting Assembly Bill 2494
Jackson Demonstration State Forest needs management for climate and recreation.
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ANIMALS
Featured Pet: Elvis
You can’t help falling in love with this affectionate indoor-only kitty.
8 Mendocino coast beaches where your dog is welcome
But each has its own leash law.
Mendocino County’s Animal Care Services dodges budget cuts
The department runs lean and focuses on the animals. Hopefully that can continue.
Kittens are in season across Mendocino County
The Ukiah shelter has money for spay work — and no vets to do it.
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