Sheriff’s office continues search for missing Philo teen

Sara Gene Keene, 17, was last seen Jan. 2, and her car was later detected in San Francisco, authorities said. The post Sheriff’s office continues search for missing Philo teen appeared first on The Mendocino Voice |
The Mendocino Setlist: January 19-25, 2026

Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County. The post The Mendocino Setlist: January 19-25, 2026 appeared first on The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA.
The fight over how to pay for Medi-Cal puts pressure on Newsom to raise taxes

Newsom has already vowed to tank a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a 5% wealth tax on the state’s billionaires to bolster Medi-Cal. Progressive lawmakers and their allies in labor and health seem hopeful that Newsom
Governor Newsom wants to spend $200 million to jump-start electric vehicle sales

Governor Gavin Newsom wants to spend $200 million to jump-start electric vehicle sales in California. The proposal would bring back rebates for zero-emission vehicles after federal tax credits expired, pending approval from state lawmakers. The program would be
Lake County Wine Alliance now accepting applications for funding

The Lake County Wine Alliance is now accepting applications for funding raised through the Lake County Wine Auction. Last year’s event brought in $170,000 and drew more than 400 attendees to Konocti Harbor Resort. The money was
New flu strain is hitting California

Health officials warn a new flu strain is hitting California harder this season. The H3N2 subclade K strain is linked to rising cases and hospitalizations, especially in Central California and the Bay Area, while rural Northern California
LGBT Memorial Fund opening scholarship applications for students in Mendocino County

The Rykken and Scull LGBT Memorial Fund is opening scholarship applications for students in Mendocino County. The program is managed by Positive Images and supports students heading to college, trade school, or art programs who have actively
Lake County is issuing new warnings as cleanup continues from a sewage spill

Lake County is issuing new warnings as cleanup continues from a sewage spill that released nearly three million gallons of waste into the ground. Officials say the spill started January 11 when a major sewer line failed,
Kelseyville man called 911 to report he attacked a woman

Lake County Sheriff’s Office arrests a Kelseyville man after a woman was critically injured in an assault reported Friday morning. Deputies say the suspect called 911 to report the attack at a home on Single Spring Drive,
Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential deployment to Minnesota

The U.S. military has directed roughly 1,500 active-duty Army personnel to be ready for a potential mission to Minnesota, according to U.S. defense officials, as tensions rise following large demonstrations tied to federal immigration enforcement efforts. Citing