Opinion: Investing in the future of the Mendocino-Lake Community College District

Voters will decide June 2 whether to approve $98 million in bonds to modernize facilities and expand career training at Mendocino College.
Mendocino County is opening its Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund grant cycle on March 1

Mendocino County is opening its Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund grant cycle on March 1. The program, administered by the county’s Planning and Building Services Department on behalf of the Fish and Game Commission, supports projects focused
The Russian River is being closely watched this morning as a Flood Watch takes effect near Hopland and Talmage

The Russian River is being closely watched this morning as a Flood Watch takes effect near Hopland and Talmage. Forecasters say the river could rise to its 15-foot flood stage this afternoon, and when that happens, Highway
Mendocino County is asking residents to weigh in on a new evacuation route plan for East Ukiah

Mendocino County is asking residents to weigh in on a new evacuation route plan for East Ukiah. The proposal would add a secondary exit for several hillside neighborhoods, including Deerwood Estates and Vichy Springs. It’s still in
Lakeport voters will soon weigh in on a new 24.5 million dollar school bond

Lakeport voters will soon weigh in on a new 24.5 million dollar school bond. The school board voted unanimously Monday night to place the measure on the June 2 ballot, aiming to repair aging campuses, improve safety,
One North Coast lawmaker won’t be in the chamber tonight for the State of the Union. Congressman Mike Thompson has been chosen as the designated survivor and will watch the address from a secure, undisclosed location. The role is assigned each year to ensure government continuity in case of an emergency at the Capitol. Thompson represents California’s Fourth District, covering Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.

One North Coast lawmaker won’t be in the chamber tonight for the State of the Union. Congressman Mike Thompson has been chosen as the designated survivor and will watch the address from a secure, undisclosed location. The
The fight over short-term rentals is heating up in Mendocino County

The fight over short-term rentals is heating up in Mendocino County. Supervisors are considering new regulations after residents complained about late-night noise, safety issues, and homes being pulled from the long-term market, but several key proposals were
The crash investigation is ongoing after last week’s tragedy along Highway 162

The crash investigation is ongoing after last week’s tragedy along Highway 162, and officials are clearing up details about the search. 89 year old Gary Niesen,was located inside the submerged vehicle Friday, and 91 year old Yvonne
A bomb scare in Lucerne ends without incident Monday night

A bomb scare in Lucerne ends without incident Monday night. Deputies shut down part of Fourth Avenue after a training grenade was discovered outside a home and called in the Napa County Bomb Squad to take a
Nick Reiner enters not guilty plea in fatal stabbings of parents Rob and Michele Reiner

Nick Reiner has entered a not guilty plea in the fatal stabbings of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, during a brief arraignment in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 23. The