LATEST STORIES
Letter to the Editor: The Board of Supes chose stewardship over short-term gain with Jackson vote
People travel from all over the world to experience healthy redwood forests. Public forests are far more valuable as vibrant ecosystems.
Forest: Mendocino County’s living landscapes derive from the faults beneath our feet
From the coast’s pygmy forest to the verdant valleys of Laytonville, Hopland and more, the county is a geographer’s dream.
Man arrested for alleged arson behind business near Ukiah
Shane King, 40, was arrested after allegedly setting a fire on Lovers Lane on Wednesday night.
Photo of the Week: No Kings protest from above
No Kings protesters line U.S. Highway 1 and the Noyo River Bridge in Fort Bragg, Calif., on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
New bill proposes reforming special education by empowering California families
The bill would authorize the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to award funding to a statewide advocacy organization.
Mendocino Coast residents discuss roads at risk from sea level rise
Meetings gather public input that consultants will narrow to five most at-risk stretches of coastal city- and county-maintained roads.
Haschak: Board approves support for modernizing mission of demonstration forests
Noise ordinance passes first reading, gives sheriff a tool to deal with excessive noise after 10 p.m.
McNear: Caspar Lumber Company employed thousands from the 1870s to the mid-’50s
The mill produced 45,000 feet of lumber daily. Four schooners carried milled boards to San Francisco.
Photo contest opens for eventual display in Mendocino County’s new courthouse
Photographers must be Mendocino County residents; deadline is July 31.
Willits man arrested for allegedly trying to meet up with teenage girl for lewd acts
A person from Pennsylvania created a fake online profile of a 14-year-old girl, who the man allegedly initiated sexual conversations with.
Letter to the Editor: Voting for a county tax on gas is dumb
A call for new taxes is always an admission of governmental failure.
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FEATURED STORIES
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.
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors introduces noise ordinance
First reading of ordinance passes unanimously; sheriff will enforce if the ordinance passes the second reading.
Photos: Communities in Mendocino County join No Kings Day 3
Communities across Mendocino County united for the third No Kings Day protest, with thousands gathering in Willits, Fort Bragg, and Mendocino to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: March 30 – April 5, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
The Lot on Main returns with vendors and music in downtown Ukiah
Vendors at Friday’s event will include local favorites such as It’s a Bao Time and El Mitote Cafe.
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.
Dharma Realm Buddhist University opens three spring art exhibitions in Ukiah
Nature photography, Buddhist art and a community showcase will be on display through May 31.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
A true Green New Deal: Planting natives to enrich biodiversity
Plants that support pollinators and wildlife are vital to life. We need investments in native species.
McNear: Recent donation reveals a mystery
Why did Elise Drexler pay for a 16-year-old’s schooling—and why only for 5 months?
O’Neill: This season of rapid changes brings awe and gratitude
We know so little. All we can do is hope to help rather than destroy—a lesson for life.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Steps towards a road to success
The Board of Supervisors wants a penny sales tax to maintain county roads. Let’s ensure that money goes to roads all over the county.
Letter to the Editor: By co-signing a budget request, Mike McGuire and Chris Rogers can advance dementia care
$5.4 million will continue training clinicians to identify and support families faced with dementia, especially in underserved and rural communities, including Mendocino County.
Letter to the Editor: Jackson “Demonstration” State Forest should demonstrate climate justice
Assemblymember Chris Rogers’ bill to end commercial logging at Jackson deserves our support.
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