🚧 Those asphalt patches appearing on Fort Bragg sidewalks are temporary.
City officials say they’re part of early construction for the city’s fiber-optic broadband project, with permanent repairs planned later.
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🐾 This week’s Featured Pet is Andre, a 140-pound gentle giant available for adoption through the Ukiah Animal Shelter.
He’s social, affectionate and ready for a home. Can you help him find one?
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🥶 A frost advisory has been issued for parts of northern Mendocino and Lake counties for early Thursday morning. Temps are expected to reach the low 30s.
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🛣️ A 24-year wait for a greener Gualala hits a final roadblock. With the county and Caltrans at a stalemate over maintenance, the native plant vision has been scrapped for downtown Highway 1.
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⛽️ The Iran Conflict combined with California's specialized fuel mandates and remote transportation costs means Mendocino County's gas prices remain nearly $1.50 higher than the state average.
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🗳️ Ukiah Unified’s long-vacant Trustee Area 6 seat will be filled by a special election — and candidates are needed.
The seat has been empty since spring 2025.
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🔥 Mendocino County’s Fire Safe Council has opened its annual micro-grant program for wildfire preparedness.
At least $100,000 will be awarded to support community-led mitigation projects.
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🎶 It's another great week for live music in Mendocino County. From hip hop legends and classical stars, to folkies and bluesters, there's something for everyone. Get out and hear some live music this week!
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🏀 Ukiah native Elias Obenyah scored the go-ahead basket in the final minute to win the CIF NCS Open Division championship for Salesian.
The Stanford-bound senior sealed a 51-49 victory.
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🪶 🚨 A Feather Alert has been issued for 36-year-old Samuel Sierra, affiliated with the Round Valley Indian Tribe and last seen in Ukiah. Anyone who sees him should call 911.
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🎨 Found objects — from clock gears to violin strings — take on new life in “Casing the Joint” at Ukiah’s Corner Gallery.
The exhibit highlights assemblage art created in Redwood Valley.
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🐟 A federal judge ordered changes to Columbia and Snake River dam operations to protect declining salmon.
The decision echoes ongoing water and fish debates tied to the Potter Valley Project.
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🦅 The Mendocino County Fish and Game Commission is accepting grant applications from nonprofits for projects that will protect, conserve or enhance fish and wildlife resources in Mendocino County. The deadline is April 3.
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📚 Ukiah Unified approved staff cuts impacting nearly 20 teaching and counseling positions, plus six non-teaching roles.
District leaders cite enrollment declines and federal grant funding losses.
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📝 In an opinion piece, Mendocino County resident and parent Marie Willa Bobo-Smith shares her perspective on gender identity and local classrooms.
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🏍️ The Forest Service opened 135 miles of OHV trails today after being closed due to unsafe riding conditions caused by winter storms. Ride safe out there!
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🎭️ Willits Community Theatre will hold combined auditions March 7 for two shows in its upcoming season, giving performers the opportunity to be considered for multiple roles in one session.
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💧 Supervisors approved $500,000 for Potter Valley water efforts — but debated whether the funds should go to roads instead.
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📜 In the latest history column from the Kelley House Museum, Averee McNear examines how the Great Depression hit Mendocino County.
Mill closures, falling wages and creative survival efforts shaped the era.
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✍️ In a letter to the editor, reader Jennifer Normoyle urges the passage of AB 2494, saying demonstration state forests should prioritize ecological health over timber production.
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🎉 One of the most beloved Mexican restaurants in Mendocino County will celebrate a milestone anniversary with a block party Sunday featuring music, dancing, family fun and their famous food.
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💧 PG&E plans to dismantle the Potter Valley Project as soon as 2028.
Local officials are exploring dam upgrades, new diversion facilities and long-term water supply options.
Our guide explains what’s happening and what could come next.
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👨⚕️ Dr. Tyler Laubach has joined Adventist Health Ukiah Valley, providing primary and prenatal care, women's health services and deliveries.
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🚚 Highway 175 is open again in Hopland. Drive carefully!
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👷♂️ Progress! Removal began Wednesday evening on the mudslide that has shutdown Highway 1 near Elk. There is still no estimated time of reopening.
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🚙 Highway 1 is open again between Manchester and Point Arena! Drive safe!
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🔄 Updated: Ukiah Unified may cut about 20 teaching and counseling positions and additional staff for 2026-27. New details on which roles could be eliminated and comments from the district.
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🚘️ Highway 128 between Albion and Navarro is open again! Drive carefully!
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🌱 Applications are now open for the 2026 Good Farm Fund Farm Grant Program, which will award up to $10,000 to small and mid-sized food farms in Mendocino and Lake counties for capacity building projects. Applications are due March 20.
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👱♂️ Assemblymember Chris Rogers will host a town hall Friday in Philo. He'll take Q&A from constituents and talk about what he's been up to in the district and legislature.
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