LATEST STORIES
Fort Bragg Grocery Outlet construction begins
The city says the store will increase access to affordable groceries.
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.
One year of construction on new Mendocino County courthouse in Ukiah
The courthouse on Perkins Street is on track to open in the summer of 2027.
California governor debate: Rivals gang up on Democratic frontrunner Becerra
Candidates for California governor faced off in one last debate before the primary. Republicans begged a liberal state to vote differently, Matt Mahan sought to place himself in the middle and everyone came for Xavier Becerra.
Two prescribed burn associations put on a training in Laytonville
Humboldt County’s association teamed up with Mendocino County’s to encourage people to learn about beneficial fire.
The downstate bid for Mendocino’s Potter Valley Project
Part 2 — What is a Riverside water district really after?
How to vote in Mendocino County
County says vote by mail early or use secure drop off boxes if using absentee ballot.
Photo of the Week: Drum activation
A djembe to be gifted sits in a ring called a rangoli.
Musk v. Altman — Day 12: Case heads to jury after lawyers clash over OpenAI’s mission
The nine-person jury will begin deliberations on Monday.
Todd Lyly, the late-entry candidate for District 5 Supervisor
The Ukiah business owner would like less red-tape around construction projects.
Letter to the Editor: Measure A would fund projects, not affordable education
Promotional materials list firefighting and nursing. There’s a lot more.
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FEATURED STORIES
Surprise tax bills spark confusion and dismay among Mendocino County homeowners
The county is working through an assessment backlog, and it’s creating havoc with residents’ finances.
Coastal waters from Mendocino to San Francisco Bay have become a graveyard for gray whales
Why are ship speed limits still optional?
Crisis at the Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op leaves unanswered questions
The general manager’s hiring — and firing — has created a rift between the board and the grocery’s workers.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: May 11-17, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Mendocino Music Festival tickets on sale
Two weeks of music this July, classical to bluegrass
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: Mendocino’s Presbyterian Church was constructed “like the hull of a ship”—upside down
Built in 1867, the church is the oldest Presbyterian Church in continuous use in California.
McNear: Mendocino’s unique pygmy forests remain thanks to one enterprising woman
Charlotte Hoak loved nature — and her heart stayed in the redwoods no matter where she lived.
Haschak: We need a reliable water future
We don’t need a Southern California water agency controlling that future.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Mendocino County voters need accountable leaders
Trust matters — and promises aren’t enough.
Letter to the Editor: Slow down for fawns this spring
Mendocino County residents can avoid collisions by just driving more slowly.
Letter to the editor: What does Kevin Evans support?
Evans must make his positions clear before he represents Mendocino County residents on the Board of Supervisors.
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