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Four weekends of whale-themed events begin on Mendocino Coast
March 06, 2026
Every spring, gray whales migrate from Baja California to Alaska, often so close to shore that beachgoers can see the tips of their flukes poking out of the water.
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National groups to host free “Know Your Rights” workshop for tribal citizens Wednesday
January 26, 2026
The workshop comes amid heightened concern among tribal leaders and civil rights organizations following recent reports of Native American community members being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during federal enforcement operations in several cities.
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State audit of Mendocino County finds strained finances, faulty oversight
December 19, 2025
The audit also highlighted problems with the county’s administration of the 2024 primary election, in which its ballot printing vendor issued incorrect ballots to nearly every one of the more than 50,000 voters in the county.
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Homeless woman and advocates address Ukiah City Council after encampment ordinance passes
October 17, 2025
Baker also spoke about how community members often assume homeless people are not working. She explained that many people who live in their cars — including some of her neighbors — work regular jobs but still can’t afford the costs of renting a housing unit.
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Head Start programs in Mendocino, Lake counties to remain open during shutdown
October 01, 2025
Head Start is a federally funded program that provides early childhood education, health, nutrition and family support services to children from low-income families.
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Hopland tribe to celebrate new housing development for homeless members
July 16, 2025
The fourplex – a multifamily development with two two-bedroom units and two three-bedroom units – is a project made possible with federal and state dollars.
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Will Amazon build a delivery logistics center in Ukiah?
June 19, 2025
Amazon is looking to expand its rural delivery reach by investing $4 billion across the country to speed up local delivery times.
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Hundreds attend Willits “No Kings” protest
June 15, 2025
Despite its small size, Willits has always carried more than its weight in the nation’s zeitgeist.
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Sonoma-Mendocino geothermal energy project could accelerate demand for clean energy workers
May 21, 2025
A plan to nearly double the amount of electricity drawn from naturally occurring heat deep below Mendocino and Sonoma counties could create thousands of new jobs in the region.
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Trump canceled two Fort Bragg nonprofit grants, two national foundations stepped up to fill the void
May 12, 2025
After being informed by the President Donald Trump administration that their National Endowment for the Arts grants were terminated earlier this month, two local nonprofits will still be able to implement the programs they planned – with the help of national foundations stepping up to fill the void.
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Mendocino County braces for early, intense wildfire season amid federal cuts
May 05, 2025
The majority of Mendocino County is state and private land, and Cal Fire is preparing earlier than ever for the coming fire season.
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$50,000 in funding cuts puts strain on Willits Senior Center’s services
May 01, 2025
The center has been a supportive network for seniors since it was founded in 1974.
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How will Trump’s tariffs impact local restaurants and food businesses? Owners share their thoughts
April 20, 2025
One local caterer reported that wedding clients are already reducing their commitments. She shared that the current economic situation “smells like 2020,” referring to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the economy.
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New study by three organizations could boost water supply at Lake Mendocino
April 12, 2025
According to the Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission, Lake Mendocino provides drinking water for over 650,000 people in Mendocino, Sonoma and Marin counties and plays a role in flood control.
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‘Hands Off!’ protests draw hundreds across Mendocino County to oppose Trump, Musk
April 05, 2025
Protests took place across Mendocino County on Saturday, including in Fort Bragg, Gualala, Point Arena and Ukiah as part of an orchestrated day of protest called Hands Off!
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