For California Democrats, single-payer health care is back. Voters have heard it before

The progressive goal of single-payer health care has become a staple of Democratic platforms, even if it faces as many hurdles as ever.
Mendocino County issues measles alert amid rising cases in California

No cases have been reported locally, but outbreaks elsewhere in California prompted the alert.
The Willits City Council has officially declared a state of fiscal emergency to address a $2.4 million budget gap

The Willits City Council has officially declared a state of fiscal emergency to address a $2.4 million budget gap. To stabilize the city’s finances, the council approved a series of resolutions that include seven employee layoffs and
Unseasonably high temperatures are heading toward the region this week

Unseasonably high temperatures are heading toward the region this week. The National Weather Service reports that record-breaking heat is possible by the end of the weekend, with some valley areas in southern Lake and Mendocino counties potentially
McNear: It may be the oldest profession but in Mendocino it was the most hidden

Little historical documentation exists of area brothels, then called Fashionable Boarding Houses.
Mendocino National Forest seeks public input on off-road vehicle grant proposal

Comments on a $719,000 off-highway vehicle trail maintenance grant will be accepted March 3 through May 4.
Willits City Council declares fiscal emergency, announces employee layoffs

Layoff notices were set to be issued Tuesday as the city faces an annual deficit of at least $2.4 million.
A proposed federal rule affecting national forest projects is drawing pushback from several states

A proposed federal rule affecting national forest projects is drawing pushback from several states. California’s attorney general and eight others sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service warning the change would shorten public comment periods and
Families in Round Valley will have a chance next week to connect with health and nutrition support close to home

Families in Round Valley will have a chance next week to connect with health and nutrition support close to home. The county’s Women, Infants, and Children program will be offering services at the Round Valley Public Library
A long-empty restaurant building in Ukiah is finally headed for demolition after city officials signed off on the plan

A long-empty restaurant building in Ukiah is finally headed for demolition after city officials signed off on the plan. The city’s Demolition Review Committee approved tearing down the old Perkins Street Bar and Grill at 228 East