LATEST STORIES
Photo of the Week: Bainbridge Park soccer field
Community members try out one of two newly built ADA-accessible, fenced-in soccer fields at the recently renovated Bainbridge Park in Fort Bragg, Calif.
UC’s Hopland Research and Extension Center celebrates 75 years
May 17 event offers walking tours, research talks with scientists, and a look at the center’s 200 breeding ewes.
Authorities identify woman fatally shot in Covelo
Audrey Card, a Covelo resident, was shot around 6:15 a.m. on a dirt road near the 23000 block of Charlie Hurt Highway.
Ridgewood Ranch to host Senegalese drum-making workshop Sunday
The hide of a cow from the ranch will be made into drums by Saliou M’Boup and his father, a master drummer and storyteller.
McNear: The new-built grammar school in East Mendocino had a tragic start
But students did not have to make the long walk to Mendocino proper to attend school.
Mendocino Tea Company’s Milo throws bone in Mendocino mayoral race
Candidates Bodhi and Milo will both campaign and shake paws at Little River’s Pup Palooza Saturday.
Man arrested on suspicion of Yorkville burglary
The suspect allegedly left the scene after being confronted by a 55-year-old resident.
California’s 40,000-acre question
What will happen when vineyards disappear in Mendocino County?
Missing man last seen in Fort Bragg located
Philip Cardman, 78, was located Wednesday.
California students author new ‘digital wellness’ bill, say school cellphone bans fall short
Assembly Bill 2071 would require California schools to include social media and AI use in health classes.
Noyo Food Forest Earth Day festival bigger than ever
Fort Bragg’s unique institution puts on a free event each Earth Day.
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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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