LATEST STORIES
Haschak: We need a reliable water future
We don’t need a Southern California water agency controlling that future.
Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected
Biologists thought it swam from San Francisco, about a mile away. But DNA analysis revealed it came from Angel Island, twice the distance.
Break-in leads to arrest in Laytonville
The Willits suspect fled on foot after his motorcycle failed to start.
Should a California union dictate how clinics spend money? Employers sue to block ballot measure
The union proposal would require federally qualified health centers to spend 90% of revenue on services that “provide primary and preventive care to low-income and underserved populations.”
Coastal waters from Mendocino to San Francisco Bay have become a graveyard for gray whales
Why are ship speed limits still optional?
Voting materials begin hitting mailboxes for June 2 primary election
The last day to register to vote for the June 2 primary election is May 18.
Musk v. Altman — Day 6: Brockman describes conflict with Musk over control of OpenAI
Brockman said Musk was hard to reach, lacked a deep understanding of AI and unlikely to set aside time to learn it thoroughly.
New map for Ukiah annexation presented at Thursday community meeting
City tries hybrid workshop format, explains county tax-sharing and protest process.
The Mendocino Setlist: May 4-10, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
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FEATURED STORIES
The lights are flickering out across Mendocino County
How Mendocino’s legal cannabis industry collapsed around the people who built it.
The Potter Valley dams are coming down
So why is a Southern California district circling?
Fort Bragg celebrates Bainbridge Park reopening with food and fun
The park is the product of years of community input and focused planning.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: May 4-10, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
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.
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: May Madness brings extra tasks to the farmer
Fast growth, soil prep and a focus on water all come into play.
McNear: James Milliken was one of few doctors on the coast in the late 1800s
He was a well-regarded figure in town and kept up to date on medical developments.
Forest: Mendocino’s marine terraces rose and fell over thousands of years
These plateaus above the ocean’s waves are species-rich and critically endangered.
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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