LATEST STORIES
Incumbent Rep. Huffman cautiously addresses primary lead
Huffman holds 50.3% of the vote as of Thursday against four Republican candidates in California’s newly drawn second legislative district.
Ukiah holds annexation scoping meeting to gauge environmental impact
Ukiah Valley residents voice disapproval of proposed annexation.
The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?
California voters approved a top-two primary election designed to encourage moderation. But in most races, it ends in a conventional Democrat vs. Republican. Some are ready to scrap the top two.
McNear: Mendocino’s low water table birthed the town’s iconic water towers
Noisy windmills of all designs powered water from shallow wells up into the towers.
Haschak: Budget’s balanced but there are many unknowns throughout the coming year
In his latest column, Supervisor John Haschak provides updates on the county budget, the Great Redwood Trail, and county positions up for election.
Mendocino County students learn about fire-resilient construction
A hardened home makes every home around it safer. A growing part of the trades is guarding against fire.
Mendocino County supervisors approve proposed 2026-27 budget Tuesday
A one-time add-on balances the budget this fiscal year. But what happens next year?
Mendocino County’s Animal Care Services dodges budget cuts
The department runs lean and focuses on the animals. Hopefully that can continue.
5 quakes reported off Nor Cal coast Wednesday morning
Four of them were reported off Humboldt County coastline near Eureka.
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FEATURED STORIES
Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op board cites personnel law
But the board says more answers regarding next steps after Robert Drake’s dismissal may come June 15.
Fort Bragg doubles down on its downtown revitalization project
The city waives startup fees for qualifying small businesses.
The Potter Valley bid that makes no sense
PG&E says pumped storage won’t work. But a 158-page document shows that is likely not the object of a SoCal hail mary.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Mendocino Setlist: June 1–7, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
The 19th annual Mendocino Film Festival last weekend of May
The festival will screen 80 films across three Mendocino venues and one Fort Bragg theater.
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.
COLUMNS & OPINIONS
O’Neill: In-person sales trips let us tell our story
Sharing our veggies, flowers and herb connects us with customers in a deep way.
Forest: Inland Mendocino County is defined by its tectonic faults
Long Valley and the Little Lake Valley are two prime examples.
McNear: Mother of eight, Annie McGuire Kelley was popular in Mendocino
Her oldest son wrote many letters to her from France during World War I.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Vote No on Measure A
Both proponents and opponents of Prop. 13 can coalesce around a “no” vote.
Letter to the Editor: What about other people’s water rights?
Lake Pillsbury is the giver of life for the Potter valley tribe and for farmers.
Letter to the Editor: I commend Supervisor Ted Williams for supporting Assembly Bill 2494
Jackson Demonstration State Forest needs management for climate and recreation.
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