LATEST STORIES
Sheriff’s Office confirms Redwood Valley woman died from snakebite
The 78-year-old woman was taken to the hospital on April 8 after she was bit by a venomous snake three times.
Officers arrest man suspected of robbing Ukiah gas station
Suspect allegedly pretended to have a gun as he took items from the store.
Fort Bragg celebrates Bainbridge Park reopening with food and fun
The park is the product of years of community input and focused planning.
38-year-old woman fatally shot in Covelo
The woman was found Sunday morning with gunshot wounds on a dirt road near Charlie Hurt Highway.
The Mendocino Setlist: April 20-26, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
New portion of Great Redwood Trail in Ukiah to be commemorated
State Senator Mike McGuire will attend ribbon-cutting and fun run at new Great Redwood Trail section.
O’Neill: What we grow feeds our connections to others—and in turn lifts us
Visiting dispensaries on our 4-20 sales trip reminds me of the gift we bring to the world.
Letter to the Editor: High gas prices hit Mendocino County food banks hard
Even a few dollars a month can help stretch the budget.
Mendocino County’s little conservation fund has big ideas and a shrinking wallet
Poachers theoretically fund the projects. But there are fewer wardens and prosecutions to fill the coffers.
Mendocino County scores almost half of the state’s allocation of water tanks
Nonprofits, tribes, Neighborhood Fire Safe Councils could apply for free tanks.
Newsom sets state aid for storms in Mendocino, Santa Cruz, Sonoma counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Friday for Mendocino County to support recovery from severe late-2025 weather.
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FEATURED STORIES
Mendocino County has its own dog breed
And don’t try to buy one online.
The Outlaws of Mendocino relies on tradition — and breaks the mold
North Bay teacher Joseph Roberts makes a movie about his robber ancestor.
Fort Bragg’s Grey Whale Inn reopens its doors
The landmark building incorporates the past into modern renovations, creating a vibrant marriage that benefits visitors and residents alike.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: April 20-26, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Ridgewood Ranch celebrates sheep and agrarian culture at Willits’ Flock Together Festival
The family-friendly event features sheep-shearing, lambs, a parade, sheep dogs, live music and much more Saturday, April 25.
Photo contest opens for eventual display in Mendocino County’s new courthouse
Photographers must be Mendocino County residents; deadline is July 31.
Willits High to stage “Mean Girls: The Musical” this weekend
The student production of the musical’s “High School Version” will bring the popular story of high school cliques and identity to the stage for a free three-show run.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
McNear: Mendocino’s Russell Kelley was bright and charming but suffered from ill health
The young man arranged parties and traveled to Europe before his early death.
O’Neill: The puzzle of production and demand is constant for farmers
The season, weather, holidays, pests and our own work all play a part in bringing crops to market.
McNear: The 1906 earthquake shattered buildings across Northern California
The Mendocino Beacon reported that “there was scarcely a chimney in town with a top remaining.”
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Management of forests by tribes has stood the test of time
We support a vision of state forests managed for stewardship, not profit from timber.
Letter to the Editor: League of Women Voters and Mendocino County oppose SAVE Act
Non-citizens are already prohibited from voting in federal and state elections.
Letter to the Editor: Split vote to support demonstration forest bill did not reflect audience sentiment
Most audience members supported Chris Rogers’ bill to change the mission of public forests to recreation and climate resilience.
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