Lin Due, Author at The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA • Page 2 of 15

The cover of the book "Mendocino Refuge: Lake Leonard & Reeves Canyon" by Dot Brovarney. The design features a sepia-toned border framing a black-and-white photograph of sunlight streaming through arching, intertwined trees beside a calm body of water. The title appears at the top in elegant serif lettering, and the author’s name is printed along the bottom.

Telling the story of Mendocino County’s largest natural lake took a bit of magic

by Lin Due December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

From prehistory to the present, historian Dot Brovarney marries social and natural history in her tale of courageous women on the frontier.

A colorful holiday event flyer featuring a cartoon Santa Claus surfing on a red surfboard with the text “FREE ENTRY” on it. The flyer reads “Harwood Memorial Park Presents the Annual Laytonville Holiday Craft Bazaar.” Surrounding Santa are ornaments that say “Pictures with Santa Claus!” and “See’s Candies.” Additional text promotes “Over 50 Local Unique Arts & Crafts Vendors!” The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Laytonville Tin Gym, with an address of 200 Branscomb Road and a phone number for more information. The border is decorated with holly graphics.

Laytonville’s Holiday Craft Bazaar returns Sunday

by Lin Due December 5, 2025December 6, 2025

The long-running event is the best place for unique, handmade gifts of all kinds.

A group of people walk dogs along a sunny gravel trail, with one woman in the foreground holding a leashed dog and others walking ahead through fields and trees.

At Mendocino County’s shelter, there are too many animals in, too few animals out

by Lin Due November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

But staff, aided by the community, have multiple programs to keep pets safe at home.

Politics & Government

Willits “No Kings” protest Saturday attracts about 800 demonstrators

by Lin Due October 19, 2025October 19, 2025

The costumes were fun, the mood was mellow, but the intent is dead serious.

Mendocino County League of Women Voters hold Prop. 50 Zoom meeting Tuesday

by Lin Due October 14, 2025October 30, 2025

All county residents are invited to join a discussion about Proposition 50.

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