A nine-image collage shows scenes from Mendocino County: a dam releasing water into a river; officials in hard hats standing on yellow infrastructure; a vintage clawfoot bathtub beside a hot spring; a foster dog wearing a red bandana; a calm green river winding through forested hills; a fisherman holding a large orange rockfish on a dock; an empty pavilion or covered outdoor space; a crowded indoor community event with people watching a performance; and waves crashing along a rugged coastal shoreline under a clear sky.
From public safety and government accountability to community pride, these are the stories that resonated most with readers this year. (Sarah Stierch via Bay City News)

MENDOCINO CO., 1/1/26 – A year’s worth of clicks, comments and likes can say a lot about what is important to readers, and 2025 was no exception.  

At The Mendocino Voice, our most-read stories in 2025 reflected readers’ concerns with public safety, government accountability, development and daily life in Mendocino County –– alongside moments of community pride and connection.  

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