Public meeting set Thursday for proposed Ukiah East Hills evacuation route
The county will be proposing a draft initial study of the evacuation route that will be used in the case of a wildfire or another emergency.
California schools face a new budget hit: Soaring insurance costs after sex abuse lawsuits
A recent state law lifted the statute of limitations on sex abuse lawsuits, driving a huge increase in payouts by school districts and government agencies. It has also increased insurance premiums for all agencies.
Flood watch issued for Russian River near Hopland and Talmage
The Russian River is forecast to reach flood stage Tuesday afternoon as 2-5 inches of rain drench the county.
The Mendocino Setlist: February 23 – March 1, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
Mendocino County’s short-term rental conundrum perplexes owners, neighbors and supervisors
The county is trying to balance the needs of visitors, neighbors, owners and long-term renters. Is it even possible?
New physician joins MCHC Health Centers in Ukiah
Dr. Amanda Nguyen will see patients of all ages at Hillside Health Center and provide obstetric care at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley.
New research is drawing a sharper line between teen marijuana use and long-term mental health risks
New research is drawing a sharper line between teen marijuana use and long-term mental health risks. A study tracking 460,000 Northern California teens in the Kaiser Permanente system found those who used cannabis were significantly more likely
Sewer repairs, disaster planning and housing help are all on the table for county leaders this week
Sewer repairs, disaster planning and housing help are all on the table for county leaders this week. The Lake County Board of Supervisors is set to review a $3.6 million state grant request Tuesday, with more than
A changing of the guard is underway at the District Attorney’s Office
A changing of the guard is underway at the District Attorney’s Office as a new chief investigator steps in next month. Jim Schnitzius, has been selected to lead the Bureau of Investigations starting March 1, as Chief
What began as a desperate search along Highway 162 has now ended in tragedy for a Mendocino County family
What began as a desperate search along Highway 162 has now ended in tragedy for a Mendocino County family. The California Highway Patrol says the second occupant was found Sunday afternoon about five miles downriver in the