Ukiah High teacher and local journalist Matt LaFever appears in court as investigation continues

Arrested in November in a case involving a minor, LaFever appeared in court as a judge addressed how evidence would be reviewed. The post Ukiah High teacher and local journalist Matt LaFever appears in court as investigation
Highway 175 closes in Hopland as Russian River floods area

Caltrans urged drivers to seek alternate routes as heavy rain inundated the area. The post Highway 175 closes in Hopland as Russian River floods area appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.
The Mendocino Setlist: January 5-11, 2025

Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County. The post The Mendocino Setlist: January 5-11, 2025 appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.
Portion of Highway 128 closed near Navarro due to flooding

The closure comes as rain-driven storms blanket the area, causing the Navarro River to flood. No estimated time of reopening has been given. The post Portion of Highway 128 closed near Navarro due to flooding appeared first
A federal appeals court is striking down California’s ban on openly carrying guns

A federal appeals court is striking down California’s ban on openly carrying guns. The Ninth Circuit says the law violates the Second Amendment and conflicts with the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation. The ban applied to
Some of California’s new laws kicking in this year could hit close to home for many families

Some of California’s new laws kicking in this year could hit close to home for many families. CalMatters reports new rules expand IVF coverage and make it easier for qualified high school seniors to gain automatic admission
For the first time in years, California’s governor is heading back to the Assembly floor for the State of the State

For the first time in years, California’s governor is heading back to the Assembly floor for the State of the State. Gavin Newsom will deliver the address in person before a joint session of the California Legislature,
PG&E customers across California are getting a small break on their monthly utility bills

PG&E customers across California are getting a small break on their monthly utility bills. The utility provider says electricity rates are dropping this month, cutting about seven dollars off the average bill, with gas bills down about
PG&E is keeping a financial relief program alive into the new year for Mendocino County residents struggling with utility bills

PG&E is keeping a financial relief program alive into the new year for Mendocino County residents struggling with utility bills. The Pacific Gas and Electric Company says its Match My Payment program will continue in 2026, matching
It’s a busy start to the year tomorrow for Lake County leaders

It’s a busy start to the year tomorrow for Lake County leaders. The Board of Supervisors will meet to select its 2026 leadership and officially welcome the county’s new chief public defender. The meeting gets underway at