LATEST STORIES
Sentencing set for two former Rohnert Park officers who extorted motorists on Highway 101
From 2015 to 2017, the two officers extorted cash and marijuana from drivers along U.S. Highway 101 between Rohnert Park and into Mendocino County.
Can medical malpractice lawsuits protect LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy? This California lawmaker thinks so
The strategy: extend the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims.
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.
Probationer arrested in Ukiah after bear spray, another person’s wallet allegedly found in his possession
The man was on probation for a conviction of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Consolidated Tribal Health Project to break ground on Redwood Valley facility
New facility to expand access to culturally responsive care for behavioral health and dental services.
Man’s body found at bottom of Fort Bragg cliff identified, kin notified
Manner of death pending forensic pathology investigation, coroner’s case active
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.
California salmon fishing poised to finally reopen. Can the industry recover?
Three years of cancelled salmon seasons have devastated the industry.
Mendocino County leads the way with a new surgical system at Adventist Health
The system allows minimally invasive surgeries with less pain and faster recoveries.
Redwood Valley man arrested on suspicion of domestic violence causing injury
Deputies responded after a person reported a 47-year-old woman’s claims of assault.
Featured Pet: Betty
Gentle Betty needs a quiet, calm environment. She would be a perfect companion for a senior.
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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: April 13-19, 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.
The Outlaws of Mendocino relies on tradition — and breaks the mold
North Bay teacher Joseph Roberts makes a movie about his robber ancestor.
Photo contest opens for eventual display in Mendocino County’s new courthouse
Photographers must be Mendocino County residents; deadline is July 31.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
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.
McNear: The 1906 earthquake shattered buildings across Northern California
The Mendocino Beacon reported that “there was scarcely a chimney in town with a top remaining.”
O’Neill: Most agriculture is subsidized
Let’s make choices that enrich rather than erode the land and community.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Split vote to support demonstration forest bill did not reflect audience sentiment
Most audience members supported Chris Rogers’ bill to change the mission of public forests to recreation and climate resilience.
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.
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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