Most US adults aren’t making year-end charitable contributions, new AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC survey shows many U.S. adults have already finished giving for the year or don’t plan to donate at all, underscoring financial pressures on households even as nonprofits rely heavily on December contributions. The post
Final night of Hanukkah brings light to Alex Thomas Plaza amid heavy rains

At Alex Thomas Plaza, 30 to 40 people gathered to celebrate the final night of Hanukkah. The post Final night of Hanukkah brings light to Alex Thomas Plaza amid heavy rains appeared first on The Mendocino Voice |
Flood watch, high wind warning issued as wet, windy Christmas week looms

Heavy rain and damaging winds are expected across Mendocino County through Thursday, with 5 to 8 inches of additional rainfall possible and rising flood concerns. The post Flood watch, high wind warning issued as wet, windy Christmas
The Mendocino Setlist: December 22-28, 2025

Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County. The post The Mendocino Setlist: December 22-28, 2025 appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.
California extends recreational red abalone fishing closure through 2036

State officials voted to keep the fishery closed for another decade as red abalone populations continue to struggle amid kelp forest collapse, marine heat waves and ongoing ecosystem imbalances along the North Coast. The post California extends
Repeat identity thief sentenced after Ukiah hotel fraud

An Oakland man received a four-year prison sentence after police uncovered an identity theft operation in a Ukiah hotel room. The post Repeat identity thief sentenced after Ukiah hotel fraud appeared first on The Mendocino Voice |
Lake County schools and Rotary clubs are teaming up to tackle the growing threat of online child exploitation

Lake County schools and Rotary clubs are teaming up to tackle the growing threat of online child exploitation. The partnership is bringing the Polly Klaas Foundation’s social media safety program to local campuses, focusing on prevention and
Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing that happened over the weekend in Lakeport.

Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing that happened over the weekend in Lakeport. Officers say the incident was reported late Saturday night on K Street, where a man suffered minor injuries and was treated at the
Students getting ready for the spring semester can get hands-on help at an upcoming express registration event in Clearlake.

Students getting ready for the spring semester can get hands-on help at an upcoming express registration event in Clearlake. Woodland College’s Lake County Campus will host the event on January 10th to guide students through class sign-ups, applications,
Changes upcoming on highway 101in Marin & Sonoma counties

After months of commuter frustration, changes are on the way for Highway 101 carpool lanes in Marin and Sonoma counties. Caltrans says it will adjust HOV lane hours after new restrictions led to longer backups and public