Forest: Mendocino County’s living landscapes derive from the faults beneath our feet

From the coast’s pygmy forest to the verdant valleys of Laytonville, Hopland and more, the county is a geographer’s dream.
Man arrested for alleged arson behind business near Ukiah

Shane King, 40, was arrested after allegedly setting a fire on Lovers Lane on Wednesday night.
Photo of the Week: No Kings protest from above

No Kings protestors line U.S. Highway 1 and the Noyo River Bridge in Fort Bragg, Calif., on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
New bill proposes reforming special education by empowering California families

The bill would authorize the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to award funding to a statewide advocacy organization.
There’s a growing fight over secret warrants tied to a California recount

There’s a growing fight over secret warrants tied to a California recount. Several news outlets are pushing to unseal records after a sheriff seized hundreds of thousands of ballots from a November election. The move came after
A major healthcare fraud crackdown is underway in Southern California

A major healthcare fraud crackdown is underway in Southern California. Federal officials say more than a dozen people are now facing charges tied to schemes that allegedly pulled in over $50 million. Some of those cases involve
An early morning earthquake rattled parts of the Bay Area

An early morning earthquake rattled parts of the Bay Area yesterday, but it doesn’t appear to have caused serious problems. The 4.6 quake hit near Boulder Creek around 1:41am and was briefly reported as stronger before being
Mendocino County’s budget picture is looking a little better than expected

Mendocino County’s budget picture is looking a little better than expected. Instead of a much bigger shortfall, officials now say the gap is closer to $3 to $4 million. They’ll keep working through the numbers until June
California’s snowpack has almost completely disappeared

California’s snowpack has almost completely disappeared, and that’s not a good sign for water supply. A key survey found no measurable snow in the Sierra, with statewide levels sitting at just 18 percent of normal. Officials say
About 15 people came together in Fort Bragg yesterday to talk about coastal roads at risk from sea level rise

About 15 people came together in Fort Bragg yesterday to talk about coastal roads at risk from sea level rise. Their feedback will help officials narrow a list of 23 vulnerable spots down to five priority areas.