Last few days for Mendocino County residents to comment on hazard mitigation plan

Plan details how county plans to reduce hazard risks from wildfires, flooding, and more. Take the survey through Monday.
Mendocino County has its own dog breed

And don’t try to buy one online.
Mendocino City Community Services District starts work on recycled water project

Street markings in the town of Mendocino are for a recycled water and sewer upgrade project.
Photo of the Week: Justice for Nicole Smith

A mural by artist Nicole Ponsler on the exterior of a building on Main Street in Point Arena, Calif., depicts Nicole Smith, a a Pomo woman who was shot and killed in 2017.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is introducing new technology

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is introducing new technology aimed at improving security and speeding up service. New driver’s licenses will include a high-tech barcode on the back that can verify digital signatures and help combat
A long-awaited project is now moving forward in California

A long-awaited project is now moving forward in California, focused on honoring Native American heritage. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the groundbreaking this week for the California Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento. The first phase will include
Another wildfire season is shaping up in California

Another wildfire season is shaping up in California, and officials say it could be a tough one. During a town hall this week, State Senator Mike McGuire pointed to billions already spent on prevention and firefighting. He
Clearlake is putting money behind a new push to help adults get back into college and finish what they started

Clearlake is putting money behind a new push to help adults get back into college and finish what they started. The City Council approved $80,000 this week for a partnership with Woodland Community College aimed at reaching
Gas prices in California are easing up

Gas prices in California are easing up – but just a tiny bit. AAA says statewide, the average price for regular gasoline is $5-85 per gallon about six-cents lower than it was one week ago. In Lake
Two former police officers in Rohnert Park are now awaiting sentencing

Two former police officers in Rohnert Park are now awaiting sentencing in a case that’s raised serious questions about misconduct. Federal prosecutors say they used traffic stops to shake down drivers for cash and cannabis, never logging