LATEST STORIES
Huge crafts fair in Fort Bragg during Paul Bunyan Days on Sept. 5-6
Everything is hand-crafted by artisans, and booth fees go to scholarships and other projects for women and girls.
Mendocino County supes ban data centers—for the moment, at least
Supervisors voted 5-0 for a 45-day emergency moratorium.
Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session
The measure, which was opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s public utilities, never came to a vote in the Assembly.
Mendocino County Supervisors approve taking a $4.5 million state grant to fight illegal cannabis grows
Much of the debate was about ICE, misunderstood board actions and a $150,000 software contract.
Convicted sex offender from Piercy arrested again after detectives find more material
He was arrested for suspected possession of over 600 images of sexual conduct involving a minor
Your Mendocino: Snug and Safe
A quail chick enjoys the safety of snuggling under dad’s tail feathers in the Little Valley area of Fort Bragg.
California lawmakers strike wildfire deal that leaves out most of Newsom’s big demands
Gov. Gavin Newsom backed off his plans to ease costs for utilities following wildfires they cause, striking a narrower deal with Democratic lawmakers.
Ukiah drops annexation proposal after two years, saying public never got behind it
The City Council’s ad hoc committee is suspending work on the plan and won’t revise it again.
Community BBQ to follow Labor Day Parade during Fort Bragg Paul Bunyan Days
City officials will serve meals to community members to benefit local park and chamber of commerce
From a living room idea to a healthcare powerhouse: Winesong celebrates 41 years
When Charlene McAllister first heard the idea for Winesong, she didn’t think it would work. She’s now one of the founders of an event that has funneled more than $10.7 million into Mendocino County’s healthcare needs.
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FEATURED STORIES
Judge called federal farmworker wage cut unlawful. Mendocino vineyards are still working under it.
The rule lets a grower pay a visa worker less than the worker beside them. Backpay may be coming.
Jackson Demonstration State Forest bill clears the Legislature, but logging could continue
AB 2494 goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has until Sept. 30 to act. But nothing in it reaches the timber harvest plan opponents want halted.
Ukiah High students help carry forward nearly lost Northern Pomo language
Four graduates earn seal of biliteracy through Native Language program
Residents file a lawsuit in an effort to block Redwood Valley gas station
Three Redwood Valley residents argue the gas station violates Mendocino County’s zoning code.
Fort Bragg’s new icehouse is generating complaints as well as ice
Just wait ‘til the sea lions are back.
Conservation Corps traded Ukiah cabins for $68 million campus in Willits
A year after the state opened the corps’ Mendocino Center, the buildings are done, the fire crews are busy and the kitchen garden is overflowing.
POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
California sues to block Trump’s mail-in voting rules just days after loss at Supreme Court
California announced a new lawsuit over President Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting, arguing in part that the Constitution gives states’ power over elections.
Letter to the Editor: Ukiah Planning Commission recommends staff redraw annexation map
We congratulate the four commissioners who showed insight and courage.
Mendocino County warns of email scam targeting planning and building applicants
County says officials will never ask for wire transfer as form of payment.
Police & Courts
Hay confrontation is no excuse for driving drunk, Mendocino County jury finds
The defense said an armed property owner left her no choice. Jurors took minutes to disagree.
Mendocino County Sheriff blames the bench for Benjamin Miller’s release
District Attorney David Eyster says two California Supreme Court bail rulings, not the local judges, put him back on the street.
Laytonville search ends in arrest; Willits man booked on 12 counts
Benjamin Austin Miller was arrested near the Cahto Reservation on Tuesday, 11 days after a judge released him without bail.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: August 31 – September 6, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Mendocino College displays new art created by students in first mural painting course
Mural reflecting themes of Mendocino College now on display near campus café.
Ukiah kids triathlon planned for Saturday
Kids will swim, bike and run at Todd Grove Park this weekend.
Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference offers free evening events Thursday and Friday
Readings by faculty members are open to the public and access to afternoon seminars is also available.
FOOD & DRINK
The oldest bar in Mendocino County?
One bar at a time, one claim at a time, until the county runs out of either.
On Mendocino Ridge, a winemaker says wine’s real problem is trust
“Regenerative,” “sustainable,” “natural” — they’ve been stuck on so many bottles that a shopper has no way to tell which ones mean anything.
After years of pop-ups, Floyd and Connie’s opens a permanent Fort Bragg restaurant
“We’re telling people it’s like a sexy mid-century steakhouse” — if that steakhouse sported a large deck overlooking Noyo Harbor and personal touches everywhere.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: Laytonville knows how to throw a party—especially when it benefits the community
Many people came together to reinstate the Crawfish Boil after its 6-year hiatus.
McNear: The WPA had a massive impact on Mendocino County
A high school in Round Valley and highways transecting the county were joined by the Mendocino Woodlands, the only Recreation Demonstration Area in the state.
O’Neill: Slotting new starts into odd-length beds is a constant, engaging puzzle
We’ve realized over the years that rapid turnover is the key to success.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Eight candidates, two choices
How we go about choosing is the real question.
Letter to the Editor: Ask your Mendocino County supervisor to vote for a moratorium on data center construction
Noisy AI data centers use enormous amounts of water and electricity. We have none to spare.
Letter to the Editor: Stop wringing your hands over Fort Bragg’s name
The city is a success. Let’s celebrate it.
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Environment & Natural Resources
Safety warning issued after toxic algal mats found in North Coast rivers
North Coast rivers under toxic algae advisory as health officials warn visitors, especially children and pets, to avoid contact with algal mats and suspect water.
These drops kill fleas—but they’re getting into everything
A recent state report says that even high grade systems, such as Ukiah’s wastewater treatment plant, can’t clear fipronil.
Haz-Mobile returns to Arena Cove to dispose of household hazardous waste
Safely dispose of batteries, paint, antifreeze, fluorescent lightbulbs, oil filters and more.
Potter Valley Project series
New models say a rebuilt Eel River water link could keep Russian River supplied
Computer models show that a planned water project on the Eel River could move about as much water to the Russian River each year as the Potter Valley Project.
Opinion: A seismic threat to the Potter Valley Project’s Scott Dam
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and PG&E should make public the internal studies of seismic risk to Scott Dam.
Potter Valley update: North Coast residents split on dams, united against Southern California
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s scoping transcripts came out Monday. Residents can’t agree on tearing out the dams, but they don’t want Lake Elsinore buying the water.
COMMUNITY
A parade, a $1,600 cake and a grease pole: Great Day in Elk celebrates 50 years
Hundreds turned out under a cloudless Mendocino coast sky Saturday for the 50th annual Great Day in Elk, a fundraiser for the Greenwood Community Center.
Elk hosts its Great Day celebration to benefit Greenwood Community Center Saturday
A parade, Taiko drummers, live music, food and games head up a slate that starts at noon.
Ukiah dog toast of the Big Apple. Welcome home, Jinny Lu!
She got in at 2 a.m. and announced that she was done talking to reporters.
ANIMALS
Featured Pet: Olaf
He’s a good-looking howler who likes women. Sound familiar?
Rescue dog from Ukiah named ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’
Plans are in the works to celebrate Jinny Lu once she returns to Ukiah from New York City.
O’Neill: Laying Trap to rest
Horses sense our energy, and Trap taught me to appreciate the moment.
Mendocino County Superior Court Justice Patrick Pekin makes it official
Giant Alaskan Malamute Bodhi is now the mayor of Mendocino.
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