Haschak: We need a reliable water future

We don’t need a Southern California water agency controlling that future.
Mendocino County’s best dog hikes

And the ones that’ll get you a ticket.
Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected

Biologists thought it swam from San Francisco, about a mile away. But DNA analysis revealed it came from Angel Island, twice the distance.
Ukiah High School’s innovative Música Norteña ensemble program is gaining national attention!

Ukiah High School’s innovative Música Norteña ensemble program is gaining national attention, recently featured in the April 2026 issue of Teaching Music, a leading publication distributed to music educators across the country. The article, titled “Música
Musk v. Altman — Day 6: Brockman describes conflict with Musk over control of OpenAI

Brockman said Musk was hard to reach, lacked a deep understanding of AI and unlikely to set aside time to learn it thoroughly.
From break-in to arrest: Laytonville suspect nabbed after failed escape

The Willits suspect fled on foot after his motorcycle failed to start.
California drivers could soon have a new way to show off their Disney obsession from the back bumper

California drivers could soon have a new way to show off their Disney obsession from the back bumper. The state is working on official Disneyland-themed license plates that would help raise money for children’s hospitals across California.
California could soon look south of the border to help deal with its doctor shortage

California could soon look south of the border to help deal with its doctor shortage. A new proposal called the California Physician Expansion Act would allow certain doctors from Mexico to practice in the state under supervised
A vacant seat has opened up on the St. Helena City Council

A vacant seat has opened up on the St. Helena City Council after member Billy Summers was removed for missing too many meetings. City officials say Summers was absent from regular council meetings for more than 60
That driveway car wash could be doing more damage to Clear Lake than people realize

That driveway car wash could be doing more damage to Clear Lake than people realize. Lake County’s Clean Water Program says runoff from washing vehicles at home sends soap, grease and phosphates into storm drains, helping feed