LATEST STORIES
GrizzlyCorps fellows are back serving Mendocino County after funding reinstated
Department of Government Efficiency cuts were successfully challenged in court, and now three fellows are lending a hand in communities across the county.
Winter storm disrupts classes; multiple Mendocino County schools closed Wednesday
Several Mendocino County schools are closed or operating on a late-start schedule Wednesday due to winter weather conditions, according to the Mendocino County Office of Education.
Vehicle enters Eel River along Highway 162 east of Laytonville; search paused
Emergency crews suspended search efforts Tuesday morning after high water and poor visibility made the river too hazardous, the California Highway Patrol said.
Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behind
Families of lesser-known missing people say the massive response to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance highlights disparities in resources, media attention and urgency.
Exhibit traces tribal connections to water at Grace Hudson Museum
“Momím Wené/Medicine Water” highlights the work of over 30 Native artists and runs through May 10 in Ukiah.
Cold weather advisory issued for Ukiah, Lakeport areas
Overnight lows could drop to 25 degrees in southeastern Mendocino and southern Lake counties.
Leggett Valley School closed Wednesday due to weather
All classes and activities were canceled as a winter storm blankets northern Mendocino County.
Willits man arrested in alleged sexual assault after posing as Uber driver in Ukiah
Ukiah police say the suspect allegedly lured a woman into his vehicle in September and was later linked to additional allegations involving secretly recorded videos of an unclothed minor.
Documentary on ‘Twin Peaks’ Log Lady to screen Friday at SPACE in Ukiah
The screening will examine Catherine Coulson’s theater work, environmental advocacy and personal ties to the film’s producers.
Man killed in solo-vehicle crash on Highway 1 near Point Arena
The driver, a Gualala resident, was pronounced dead at the scene after his northbound pickup left the roadway and struck a tree south of Point Arena, authorities said.
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FEATURED STORIES
Fort Bragg residents invited to debate city name change in essay competition
The Noyo Bida Truth Project is awarding thousands of dollars in prize money to applicants who win the essay competition.
Downtown Ukiah’s Hometown Store and Kitchen Gifts to close
The family-owned kitchen and gift shop, which opened in 2001, plans to close by the end of March as its founders retire after 25 years of serving the Ukiah community.
Anderson Valley wine shop debuts new tasting experience featuring boutique wineries
Disco Ranch will offer guided flights featuring limited-production wines from boutique wineries without public tasting rooms.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: February 16-22, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
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.
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.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: Winter farming is challenging but carries its own rewards
New shelter systems should help with this week’s snow load.
McNear: When Frolic sank off Point Cabrillo, the fate of the redwoods was sealed
Sent to retrieve cargo that washed ashore, Jerome Ford saw a fortune in trees instead.
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.
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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