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Opinion

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Arts & Culture

Local photojournalist Chris Pugh joins The Mendocino Voice

By Chris Pugh, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher | August 4, 2020

We’re excited to introduce him and bring you more local news!

Politics & Government

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Supervisor John Haschak: letter to constituents, July, 2020

By Opinion | August 2, 2020

The District 3 supervisor provides regular updates — this one covers July, 2020.

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Mendocino

Casey O’Neill: On the cannabis permitting situation, and how to move forward (op-ed)

By Opinion | August 2, 2020

In which O’Neill advocates for a path forward on cannabis in Mendocino County.

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Environment & Natural Resources

Laytonville water shortage now an emergency

By Jim Shields, district manager, Laytonville County Water District | July 29, 2020

Laytonville water users are asked to drastically reduce water usage, and new restrictions are in place.

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Mendocino

Black Lives Matter protest planned at Fort Bragg Town Hall, Saturday (letter-to-editor)

By Andy Wellspring | July 24, 2020

The socially distanced protest is planned for Saturday, July 25; remember to wear a mask.