LATEST STORIES
16-year-old suspected in shooting death of Covelo woman apprehended in Oroville
The juvenile is alleged to have shot the woman after earlier assaulting a 15-year-old girl he had dated.
Mendocino County District 3 Board of Supervisors candidates participate in packed forum
More than 100 residents packed Willits grange to vet candidate’ stances on Potter Valley Project, county CEO and conservation.
Featured Pet: Remi Madea
Cane Corsos need an experienced owner, but you will never find a more loyal companion.
Covelo man arrested on suspicion of burglary and robbery
Deputies initially arrived to respond to a reported kidnapping, but the supposed victim denied being taken.
Longtime Caspar institution begins new chapter
The Caspar Inn is now Caspar Bread and Wine.
Sheriff’s Office confirms Redwood Valley woman died from snakebite
The 78-year-old woman was taken to the hospital on April 8 after she was bit by a venomous snake three times.
Officers arrest man suspected of robbing Ukiah gas station
Suspect allegedly pretended to have a gun as he took items from the store.
Fort Bragg celebrates Bainbridge Park reopening with food and fun
The park is the product of years of community input and focused planning.
38-year-old woman fatally shot in Covelo
The woman was found Sunday morning with gunshot wounds on a dirt road near Charlie Hurt Highway.
The Mendocino Setlist: April 20-26, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
New portion of Great Redwood Trail in Ukiah to be commemorated
State Senator Mike McGuire will attend ribbon-cutting and fun run at new Great Redwood Trail section.
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FEATURED STORIES
Mendocino County has its own dog breed
And don’t try to buy one online.
The Outlaws of Mendocino relies on tradition — and breaks the mold
North Bay teacher Joseph Roberts makes a movie about his robber ancestor.
Fort Bragg’s Grey Whale Inn reopens its doors
The landmark building incorporates the past into modern renovations, creating a vibrant marriage that benefits visitors and residents alike.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: April 20-26, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Ridgewood Ranch celebrates sheep and agrarian culture at Willits’ Flock Together Festival
The family-friendly event features sheep-shearing, lambs, a parade, sheep dogs, live music and much more Saturday, April 25.
Photo contest opens for eventual display in Mendocino County’s new courthouse
Photographers must be Mendocino County residents; deadline is July 31.
Willits High to stage “Mean Girls: The Musical” this weekend
The student production of the musical’s “High School Version” will bring the popular story of high school cliques and identity to the stage for a free three-show run.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: What we grow feeds our connections to others—and in turn lifts us
Visiting dispensaries on our 4-20 sales trip reminds me of the gift we bring to the world.
McNear: Mendocino’s Russell Kelley was bright and charming but suffered from ill health
The young man arranged parties and traveled to Europe before his early death.
O’Neill: The puzzle of production and demand is constant for farmers
The season, weather, holidays, pests and our own work all play a part in bringing crops to market.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: High gas prices hit Mendocino County food banks hard
Even a few dollars a month can help stretch the budget.
Letter to the Editor: Management of forests by tribes has stood the test of time
We support a vision of state forests managed for stewardship, not profit from timber.
Letter to the Editor: League of Women Voters and Mendocino County oppose SAVE Act
Non-citizens are already prohibited from voting in federal and state elections.
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