LATEST STORIES
Knife-wielding man arrested in Ukiah after multiple standoffs Monday
Police used Tasers to take Robert Bell, 43, into custody and an officer was injured during the arrest.
Featured Pet: Hanna
Sheโs young and smart and will do well in an active family that loves adventure.
Mendocino Land Trust protects 219 acres along Eel River near Willitsย
The conservation easement preserves forestland known as Windswept Ranch and permanently restricts development east of Willits.
PG&E opens scholarship applications for Mendocino County studentsย
More than $300,000 in employee-funded awards is available; deadline is Feb. 28.
Reggae on the River announces first artists for 2026 festivalย
Grammy winner Kabaka Pyramid among performers set for August event near Piercy
Family of man who died during June arrest sues Mendocino County Sheriffโs Office, Willits police
The suit claims that the deputies and officers involved used excessive force and failed to provide medical care to Nicholas Bakewell.
Native children in foster care in Mendocino County are at high risk of being trafficked
Speakers at a training at Ukiahโs Pinoleville Rancheria cite social media as a factor and explain how Feather Alerts work.
The Mendocino Setlist: February 2-8, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Should medical marijuana be less stringently regulated?
As federal officials move to reschedule cannabis, experts weigh research, risks and policy tradeoffs
Mendocino County photographer Bobby Cochran explores the in-between in Ukiah new exhibitย
โLiminal Presenceโ showcases Cochranโs surreal documentary style, from musician portraits to quiet, everyday moments.
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FEATURED STORIES
California appeals court rules Skunk Train operator is public utility, can condemn private property
The case centers on a 20-acre Willits parcel the railway allegedly plans to use for passenger and freight rail operations.
New hotline launches to report ICE activity in Mendocino County
The rapid response network trains volunteers to verify sightings and support immigrant communities.
Emergency services face growing strain as Medi-Cal cuts loom in Mendocino County
At a county-hosted health summit, providers detailed how federal and state cuts could destabilize clinics, ambulance services and in-home care programs.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: January 26- February 1, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to Fort Bragg and Willits ย
Two screenings will feature short films highlighting environmental stewardship, conservation and community action, with proceeds benefiting Mendocino Land Trust.
Generative AI is eating culture. See how close itโs getting to disrupting dance
Dancers say their craft canโt be duplicated by AI. Our tests show theyโre right โ for now.
Cyrus Wong-Weissman Music Fund to support young musicians in Mendocino, Humboldt countiesย
The grant honors a well-loved and accomplished bassist who died at his home in Whale Gulch in 2023.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
OโNeill: Winter cooking is delicious and easy if you plan ahead
Roasts with meats and veggies can stretch into breakfasts and lunches.
Letter to the editor: Mendocino Railway is raking in millions at taxpayersโ expense
Make a public comment Monday to protest this wasteful fiction.
Living Longer: Grand Times
Being a grandparent is all that itโs cracked up to be.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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?
Letter to the Editor: Citizensโ action group in Willits tackles homelessness
Donations to the new nonprofit help with motel programs and more in a county with fewer than 300 shelter beds.
Letter to the Editor: Water is Life
In a letter to the editor, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins shares “why we must stop the destruction of Potter Valley’s farms.”
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