LATEST STORIES
Flood warning issued for Russian River near Hopland and Talmage
The Russian River is forecast to reach flood stage Tuesday afternoon as 2-5 inches of rain drench the county.
Opinion: Investing in the future of the Mendocino-Lake Community College District
Voters will decide June 2 whether to approve $98 million in bonds to modernize facilities and expand career training at Mendocino College.
Public meeting set Thursday for proposed Ukiah East Hills evacuation route
The county will be proposing a draft initial study of the evacuation route that will be used in the case of a wildfire or another emergency.
California schools face a new budget hit: Soaring insurance costs after sex abuse lawsuits
A recent state law lifted the statute of limitations on sex abuse lawsuits, driving a huge increase in payouts by school districts and government agencies. It has also increased insurance premiums for all agencies.
The Mendocino Setlist: February 23 – March 1, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Short-term rental rules divide Mendocino County residents, supervisors
Residents cite noise, safety and housing concerns while owners defend rentals as critical to tourism and household income.
Second victim found dead after Highway 162 crash into Eel River
Yvonne Niesen of Covelo was found downriver from where her vehicle crashed into the Eel River on Tuesday. Her husband, who was also in the vehicle, was found Friday.
O’Neill: Farming is a shared effort
At a Hopland conference, a farmer Casey O’Neill reflects on community, burnout and the need for systemic support in local food systems.
Covelo man arrested after alleged vehicle pursuit with stolen gun
Deputies say the 26-year-old fled a traffic stop before colliding with a tree.
Ukiah police launch online map to track local crime
The mapping tool allows local police to release information faster.
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FEATURED STORIES
New fire engines boost rural response in Mendocino, Humboldt counties
State funding secured by state Sen. Mike McGuire delivered 10 new Type 6 fire trucks to volunteer departments facing aging equipment and growing wildfire risk.
After 3 months, the Point Arena pier finally gets a new hoist
Delayed by tariffs, the hoist is now open for business, a relief to fishermen who couldn’t participate in early crab season.
Amazon is building a new delivery center just outside of Ukiah—what could it mean for the community?
The e-commerce company announced in spring 2025 that it would be tripling its delivery stations in rural areas throughout the U.S.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: February 23 – March 1, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Documentary on ‘Twin Peaks’ Log Lady to screen Friday at SPACE in Ukiah
The screening will examine Catherine Coulson’s theater work, environmental advocacy and personal ties to the film’s producers.
Exhibit traces tribal connections to water at Grace Hudson Museum
“Momím Wené/Medicine Water” highlights the work of over 30 Native artists and runs through May 10 in Ukiah.
Mendocino County youth invited to submit artwork for Medium Art Center show
The fifth annual exhibition welcomes artists 18 and under; deadline is Feb. 15.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
McNear: Nathaniel Smith’s funeral was one of Mendocino’s largest
Believed the first Black resident of Mendocino County, Smith operated ferries, farmed, and was the best shot on the coast.
O’Neill: Winter farming is challenging but carries its own rewards
New shelter systems should help with this week’s snow load.
McNear: When Frolic sank off Point Cabrillo, the fate of the redwoods was sealed
Sent to retrieve cargo that washed ashore, Jerome Ford saw a fortune in trees instead.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Support tribal leaders in redefining Jackson Demonstration State Forest
If California is serious about climate resilience, the state must change the logging mandate at JDSF.
Letter to the Editor: Remove the logging mandate at Jackson State Demonstration Forest
We have to change the rules, not just the rhetoric, around forest health, climate and cultural lands.
Letter to the Editor: ICE could invade the Mendocino Coast
Are we going to sit passively or will we act as a community with deeply held values?
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