California drawing a line against a federal push for more offshore oil drilling
California officials are drawing a line against a federal push for more offshore oil drilling. State leaders and environmental groups say the plan could endanger beaches, coastal jobs, and marine life, and they want residents to weigh
Mendocino County supervisor who announced he’s not running again says there’s still plenty of work left to do
A Mendocino County supervisor who announced last month he’s not running again says there’s still plenty of work left to do. John Haschak announced he won’t seek re-election in 2026 and thanked residents for their support, saying
Lake County is back at the drawing board on energy
Lake County is back at the drawing board on energy after a high-profile proposal collapsed last year. Supervisors voted Tuesday to restart discussions and form a small committee focused on finding alternative power options beyond Sonoma Clean
Fort Bragg Food Bank is asking the community to help keep unhoused neighbors warm
As winter weather settles in, the Fort Bragg Food Bank is asking the community to help keep unhoused neighbors warm. The food bank launched a cold-weather drive Wednesday seeking donations of tents, sleeping bags, rain gear, and
4.2-magnitude quake hit northeast of Cloverdale
An overnight earthquake woke up parts of the North Coast, with shaking felt across Lake County. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 4.2-magnitude quake hit northeast of Cloverdale at a shallow depth. State Senator Mike McGuire called
Late-night encounter on a Fort Bragg street ended with a suspected drug dealer behind bars
A late-night encounter on a Fort Bragg street ended with a suspected drug dealer behind bars. Officers say Tuesday night they spotted a man riding an electric scooter the wrong way and later saw him running from
Study finds teens spend over an hour on smartphones during schools
Researchers tracked phone use among teens and found smartphones remain a major presence during school hours. The post Study finds teens spend over an hour on smartphones during schools appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during immigration-related operation in Minneapolis
A woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a federal immigration operation in south Minneapolis on Wednesday, prompting sharp disputes between federal officials, local leaders, and witnesses, as well as renewed protests
U.S. military seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker and second ship, both linked to Venezuela
U.S. forces seized two oil tankers tied to Venezuela on Wednesday — one in the North Atlantic and another in the Caribbean — escalating Washington’s global effort to enforce sanctions and block what officials describe as illicit
Chicago Cubs acquire starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from Miami Marlins
The Chicago Cubs have acquired Miami Marlins right-handed starter Edward Cabrera in exchange for top prospects outfielder Owen Caissie, infielder Cristian Hernandez and infielder Edgardo De Leon (according to SportsGrid.) Neither team has confirmed the deal. ESPN’s