LATEST STORIES
On the Eel River, the most hated fish is a California native — but a stranger nonetheless
A predator dumped into the river in 1979 is enemy No. 1 to the Eel’s salmon. One ridge over, the same fish is a local.
Fort Bragg installs two sets of scenic viewing binoculars along Coastal Trail
New binoculars free for public use available for viewing scenic coast in Fort Bragg.
Mendocino County elections office receives more ballots after election day
New Mendocino County election results coming Thursday, more ballots to count.
The Mendocino Setlist: June 8-14, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
O’Neill: Roots give and they take—and they don’t rush
The miracle of growth fills us with wonder.
‘It’s a family’: How a California tribal college is opening doors for Native students
California Indian Nations College in Palm Desert supports two proposed bills that would add tribal colleges to the official definition of higher education in California as well as ensure units are transferable to and from other colleges.
Mendocino County Museum seeks submissions on marijuana history
The museum wants cannabis culture stories and art for traveling cannabis exhibit.
The Mendocino Voice wants to partner with local businesses
The Mendocino Voice and its parent nonprofit, Bay City News Foundation, are looking for sponsors who want to advertise and get their message in front of thousands of Mendocino County readers. We can also post your info on our newsletters and on our sister site in the Bay Area, LocalNewsMatters.org. Contact us at info@mendovoice.com for more information or check out our Media Kit.
FEATURED STORIES
Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op board cites personnel law
But the board says more answers regarding next steps after Robert Drake’s dismissal may come June 15.
Fort Bragg doubles down on its downtown revitalization project
The city waives startup fees for qualifying small businesses.
The Potter Valley bid that makes no sense
PG&E says pumped storage won’t work. But a 158-page document shows that is likely not the object of a SoCal hail mary.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: June 8-14, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
The 19th annual Mendocino Film Festival last weekend of May
The festival will screen 80 films across three Mendocino venues and one Fort Bragg theater.
Senegalese goat skin drum to be gifted to Mendocino Art Center
A special ceremony will be held Saturday at the center to celebrate the drum.
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
McNear: Mendocino’s low water table birthed the town’s iconic water towers
Noisy windmills of all designs powered water from shallow wells up into the towers.
Haschak: Budget’s balanced but there are many unknowns throughout the coming year
In his latest column, Supervisor John Haschak provides updates on the county budget, the Great Redwood Trail, and county positions up for election.
O’Neill: In-person sales trips let us tell our story
Sharing our veggies, flowers and herb connects us with customers in a deep way.
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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