Community, crab cakes and caring share the stage at Fort Bragg benefit

Mendocino Coast Clinics’ 25th annual fundraiser draws supporters from across Northern California.
The Mendocino Setlist: February 9-15, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
New fire engines are finally rolling into Mendocino County

New fire engines are finally rolling into Mendocino County volunteer departments as fire season starts creeping closer. Departments serving Covelo, Laytonville, Leggett, Piercy, and Westport are among those getting new Type 6 engines, with more deliveries expected
Election season is officially underway in Lake County

Election season is officially underway in Lake County as candidate filing opens for the June primary. The Registrar of Voters says hopefuls have until early March to get their paperwork in, with a brief extension possible if
Lake County leaders are heading into a busy meeting this week with money issues taking the spotlight

Lake County leaders are heading into a busy meeting this week with money issues taking the spotlight. Supervisors will revisit a budget hole in the Community Development Department and questions about loans used to keep payroll afloat.
Mendocino County leaders are starting to tackle a big water question

Mendocino County leaders are starting to tackle a big water question tied to PG&E’s plan to walk away from the Potter Valley Project. The Inland Water and Power Commission is set to talk about water storage ideas,
A Republican is starting to break through in California’s governor’s race

A Republican is starting to break through in California’s governor’s race while Democrats remain stuck in a money scramble. New finance reports show one GOP candidate pulling in more cash than most Democrats, even as party leaders
Short-term rentals could soon face new rules in inland Mendocino County

Short-term rentals could soon face new rules in inland Mendocino County, and not everyone is convinced that’s a good thing. County supervisors spent part of last week debating a proposal that would add permits, safety rules, and
Letter to the Editor: Support Tribal leaders in redefining Jackson Demonstration State Forest

If California is serious about climate resilience, the state must change the logging mandate at JDSF.
What started as a call for medical help turned into a major criminal investigation this weekend in Ukiah

What started as a call for medical help turned into a major criminal investigation this weekend in Ukiah. Police were sent to a home on Oak Street after a man asked dispatchers for help for his parents