LATEST STORIES
Haschak: Ambulance service remains fragile in Mendocino County
In his monthly column, the 3rd District supervisor discusses EMT shortages, short-term rental rules and pension fund progress.
Sneaker wave warning issued for Mendocino Coast
Large, unexpected waves could sweep people into the ocean from beaches, rocks and jetties through early Saturday morning, the National Weather Service said.
State report outlines cannabis-related environmental enforcement in 2025
California wildlife officials documented more than 2,100 violations in 2025 and highlighted a Mendocino County enforcement case as an example of the impacts involved.
Fort Bragg man found guilty of assault with intent to commit rape in 2019 cold case
DNA evidence ordered during a 2022 conviction linked William Hill to the unsolved case.
Mendocino College professor facing six felonies to appear in court next week
Jason Davis, 54, is scheduled for a Feb. 18 preliminary hearing, where a judge will determine whether the case should proceed to trial.
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.
As measles cases rise statewide, Mendocino County urges residents to check vaccinations
Although no cases have been reported locally, an outbreak in Northern California has prompted officials to urge residents to verify their MMR vaccination status.
$2.4 million allocated for Highway 1, 271 improvements in Mendocino County
Caltrans says the funding will support road, guardrail and drainage upgrades near Rockport, DeHaven and Leggett.
Redwood Valley group seeks to turn closed school into youth recreation center
The proposal would lease—and eventually purchase—the former Redwood Valley Elementary School campus to expand activities for local children.
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FEATURED STORIES
Native children in foster care in Mendocino County are at high risk of being trafficked
Speakers at a training at Ukiah’s Pinoleville Rancheria cite social media as a factor and explain how Feather Alerts work.
Water commission to discuss storage options Thursday ahead of Potter Valley Project shuttering
The Inland Water and Power Commission is a joint powers authority that works to protect the Russian and Eel river watersheds.
County supervisors reject proposal to remove Supervisor Madeline Cline from water commission
The proposal followed concerns over Cline’s attendance at an agriculture conference featuring a federal official opposed to decommissioning the Potter Valley Project.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: February 9-15, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Mendocino County names two Youth Poet Laureates for 2026–28
High school students from Point Arena and Ukiah were selected to serve as cultural ambassadors for poetry across the county.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to Fort Bragg and Willits
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 it’s getting to disrupting dance
Dancers say their craft can’t be duplicated by AI. Our tests show they’re right — for now.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: An opportunity to serve food producers and the community
As farmers market association president, I want to knit a tapestry of access to good food.
The MacKerricher sisters staged a dual wedding in 1899
An altar surrounded by white roses and cordoned by a lover’s knot provided a beautiful setting on land that’s now MacKerricher State Park.
O’Neill: Winter cooking is delicious and easy if you plan ahead
Roasts with meats and veggies can stretch into breakfasts and lunches.
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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