News 11/17/2025
A late-night head-on crash in Willits sent one person to the hospital Sunday and shut down a southbound lane on South Main Street for a short time. It happened around 10:45 p.m. near Mariposa Market when a
Fort Bragg to test the state’s first wave-powered desalination system
Offshore buoy will provide over 13,000 gallons of freshwater per day to water-starved city. The post Fort Bragg to test the state’s first wave-powered desalination system appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.
Ukiah man arrested after alleged drunken car chase with toddler in backseat
Officers reported open alcohol containers in the car and said the suspect, already on probation for DUI, now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. The post Ukiah man arrested after alleged drunken car chase with toddler in
The Mendocino Setlist: November 17-23, 2025
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County. The post The Mendocino Setlist: November 17-23, 2025 appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.
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The Ukiah Planning Commission has said yes to plans for a new building on North State Street. Planners approved the building at the site of the Former Diamond Jim’s, but the property owners are still looking for
Emergency town hall on food security to be held Saturday in Willits
Supervisor John Haschak and local food-aid organizations are hosting the event to help families understand what support remains available. The post Emergency town hall on food security to be held Saturday in Willits appeared first on The Mendocino
More housing on the California coast? Changes at this agency signal a pro-building shift
Three new pro-development appointees at the powerful Coastal Commission are trying to remedy its poor reputation among housing activists and Democratic leaders. The post More housing on the California coast? Changes at this agency signal a pro-building
Mendocino College presents evening of Native storytelling and digital art
The free event features Pomo artists Jocelyn Garcia and Eric Wilder, who will share traditional stories and discuss how digital media helps bring Native knowledge to new audiences. The post Mendocino College presents evening of Native storytelling
U.S. Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier enters Caribbean as regional tension rises
The USS Gerald R. Ford entered the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, marking the most significant U.S. military buildup in the region in decades. The Navy confirmed the carrier strike group’s arrival as it moved through the Anegada
Ecuadorian gang leader who faked death years ago arrested in Spain
One of Ecuador’s most sought-after crime figures was taken into custody in Spain on Sunday, ending years on the run after he staged his own death during the pandemic. President Daniel Noboa confirmed that Wilmer Chavarria —