LATEST STORIES
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.
Photo of the Week: First Mother’s Day
A mother and her daughter on their first mother’s day at Montgomery Woods.
Mendocino County board passes motion to eliminate minimum cannabis tax
Delinquent cannabis taxes are forgiven for some, but the cannabis business tax reduction is canceled.
Remains found at Low Gap Park identified as Ukiah man
The 51-year-old man was reported missing on April 17, prompting a large search effort.
3.5-magnitude quake strikes near Covelo
The quake hit around 5:15 a.m. about 3 miles east-northeast of Covelo,
How will California’s next governor handle homelessness?
Four candidates respond to questions about homelessness and mental health policy.
Laytonville’s Second Sunday Market celebrates Mother’s Day
Vendors, concessions, and a flea market combine for a fun day on the grass.
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.
Musk v. Altman — Day 8: Witnesses testify OpenAI strayed from safety, nonprofit ideals
Witnesses include a former OpenAI employee working on safety issues, a board member who voted to fire Altman, and an expert on nonprofit governance.
Haschak: We need a reliable water future
We don’t need a Southern California water agency controlling that future.
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FEATURED STORIES
The lights are flickering out across Mendocino County
How Mendocino’s legal cannabis industry collapsed around the people who built it.
The Potter Valley dams are coming down
So why is a Southern California district circling?
Fort Bragg celebrates Bainbridge Park reopening with food and fun
The park is the product of years of community input and focused planning.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: May 4-10, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
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.
Photo contest opens for eventual display in Mendocino County’s new courthouse
Photographers must be Mendocino County residents; deadline is July 31.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: May Madness brings extra tasks to the farmer
Fast growth, soil prep and a focus on water all come into play.
McNear: James Milliken was one of few doctors on the coast in the late 1800s
He was a well-regarded figure in town and kept up to date on medical developments.
Forest: Mendocino’s marine terraces rose and fell over thousands of years
These plateaus above the ocean’s waves are species-rich and critically endangered.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: High gas prices hit Mendocino County food banks hard
Even a few dollars a month can help stretch the budget.
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.
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