LATEST STORIES
Three Mendocino County cities host fireworks over Fourth of July weekend
Fort Bragg, Point Arena and Ukiah have displays, and the World’s Largest Salmon BBQ comes to Noyo Harbor Saturday.
After years of pop-ups, Floyd and Connie’s opens a permanent Fort Bragg restaurant
“We’re telling people it’s like a sexy mid-century steakhouse” — if that steakhouse sported a large deck overlooking Noyo Harbor and personal touches everywhere.
Featured Pet: Rusty
Personality plus Rusty has an independent streak but not when it comes to treats and pets!
Cal Fire issues reminder that fireworks are illegal in Mendocino County
Fire agency warns that children are at greatest risk of injury.
The Mendocino Setlist: June 30-July 5, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Mendocino County Library upgrades software over summer, temporary changes
New features coming to the library with an app and enhanced searching tools.
Tick season never ends in Mendocino County
The bug most likely to give you Lyme is too small to feel.
Ukiah City Council to consider municipal recreation fee increases Wednesday
Annual review of fees for community services department
Fort Bragg workshop on how to run for city council draws an active crowd
Three former city council members emphasized the challenges and the rewards of serving on the council.
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FEATURED STORIES
Search for Mendocino County CEO continues
After an initial round of candidates, the Board of Supervisors decided to expand the search for a new CEO.
Eight downtown Ukiah businesses vandalized, business owner helps neighbor all night
“Gaping holes” in Ukiah businesses after windows smashed at 3 a.m., neighbor helps past sunrise.
Covelo’s Green Bridge is down for two to three years, with no stopgap
The bridge Round Valley residents call the Green Bridge collapsed June 12. The county says a replacement is two to three years away, leaving residents with a 6.5-mile detour as fire season starts.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: June 30-July 5, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
They asked 6,000 Californians about inequality and learned how we live with it
A conversation with G. Cristina Mora and Tianna S. Paschel, authors of “Normalizing Inequality: How Californians Make Sense of the Growing Divide”
Mendocino County Superior Court photo contest nears deadline
Fourteen photos from local photographers will be displayed in new courthouse.
Charlie Harris’ book Mendo explores Mendocino County’s pot boom and bust
The county’s libertarian leanings, where the left can snuggle comfortably against the right, benefited many until reality intruded.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: Consistent seed-starting drives the operation
We’ve been busier than ever, seven work-filled days a week.
Forest: Wednesday’s 5.6 earthquake was on the Maacama fracture zone
It’s believed to be the largest earthquake recorded in that zone and may indicate more strands extending up Redwood Valley.
McNear: Fort Bragg takes center stage in ‘Overboard’
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell rented a house on the Comptche Ukiah Road during filming.
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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ANIMALS
Featured Pet: Rusty
Personality plus Rusty has an independent streak but not when it comes to treats and pets!
8 Mendocino coast beaches where your dog is welcome
But each has its own leash law.
Mendocino County’s Animal Care Services dodges budget cuts
The department runs lean and focuses on the animals. Hopefully that can continue.
Kittens are in season across Mendocino County
The Ukiah shelter has money for spay work — and no vets to do it.
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