LATEST STORIES
Your Mendocino County Garden: June
Mulch isn’t optional — and drip on a timer is the gold standard.
Boonville man arrested after running away from overdose scene
Sheriff’s deputy sustains a significant injury from chase, MCSO says.
The Mendocino Setlist: June 1–7, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
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.
A grapevine-killing pest reached the Ukiah Costco
Growers want the state to take action to find out where the plants ended up — and even that may not work.
O’Neill: In-person sales trips let us tell our story
Sharing our veggies, flowers and herb connects us with customers in a deep way.
Kittens are in season across Mendocino County
The Ukiah shelter has money for spay work — and no vets to do it.
Letter to the Editor: I commend Supervisor Ted Williams for supporting Assembly Bill 2494
Jackson Demonstration State Forest needs management for climate and recreation.
Mendocino supervisors to open two days of budget hearings Tuesday
First day may accelerate split of the auditor-treasurer office held by Chamise Cubbison.
Driftwood collection allowed at Noyo Beach until June 30
The collection is meant to help Fort Bragg prepare for July 4 fireworks display.
Forest: Inland Mendocino County is defined by its tectonic faults
Long Valley and the Little Lake Valley are two prime examples.
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FEATURED STORIES
Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op board cites personnel law
But the board says more answers regarding next steps after Robert Drake’s dismissal may come June 15.
Fort Bragg doubles down on its downtown revitalization project
The city waives startup fees for qualifying small businesses.
The Potter Valley bid that makes no sense
PG&E says pumped storage won’t work. But a 158-page document shows that is likely not the object of a SoCal hail mary.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: June 1–7, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
The 19th annual Mendocino Film Festival last weekend of May
The festival will screen 80 films across three Mendocino venues and one Fort Bragg theater.
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.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
McNear: Mother of eight, Annie McGuire Kelley was popular in Mendocino
Her oldest son wrote many letters to her from France during World War I.
O’Neill: The chain of seed to harvest requires constant attention
Fresh plants coming from the propagation house push swift bed preparation for the next crop.
McNear: Mew Yit sold seaweed, bought a cafe and City Grocery in Fort Bragg
A successful businesswoman, she raised 5 children while operating her ventures.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: The Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op is in crisis
Staffers need to communicate more clearly to the board, and members need to get more involved to solve long-standing problems.
Letter to the editor: Vote Yes on Measure A
Mendocino College serves our children and our community. It has earned our support.
Letter to the Editor: Buffey Bourassa is the right person for Mendocino County supervisor
She listens to all sides and is committed to working for the best outcome for our community.
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