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A fisherman in rain gear stands on a dock holding a large orange rockfish with both hands, with a foggy harbor, wooden pilings, and weathered dock structures in the background.

Agriculture & Fishing

Mendocino fisherman lands 10.25-pound canary rockfish, likely setting state record

by Lin Due December 18, 2025January 1, 2026

Brendan Walsh reeled in the massive fish during a brief winter outing off the Mendocino Coast on Tuesday.

Large storm–tossed waves crash against a rocky shoreline and a small jetty, while the foreground is filled with washed-up driftwood and logs scattered across the wet, debris-strewn beach under an overcast sky.

Sneaker-wave warning issued Thursday for the Mendocino Coast

by Sarah Stierch December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

The weather service says deceptively calm seas may hide dangerous waves capable of pulling people and pets into the water.

A lighthouse and small outbuilding with red roofs sit beyond a wide field of golden grass under a cloudy sky, overlooking the distant ocean.

Business & Labor

Study ranks Mendocino Coast among America’s best free destinations

by Sarah Stierch December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

A study of 5-star TripAdvisor attractions ranks the Mendocino Coast No. 8 in the U.S. and No. 1 in California.

A rocky shoreline on an overcast day, with waves rolling in toward a pebble-covered beach and a steep, green-tinged cliff along the left side.

King tides bring flood risk to Mendocino Coast this week

by Sarah Stierch December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Arena Cove and other low-lying shoreline areas could see minor flooding as extra-high tides arrive through Sunday.

Waves roll gently onto a sandy beach at sunset, with the sun dipping behind a dark, tree-covered bluff in the distance. The golden light reflects across the water and wet sand, creating warm shimmering highlights along the shoreline.

NWS warns of sneaker-wave danger on Mendocino Coast through Tuesday morning

by Sarah Stierch November 30, 2025November 30, 2025

Officials say sudden waves can sweep people into the ocean and move logs capable of injuring or crushing those caught underneath.

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