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California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference at Lake Mendocino Wednesday to discuss the state’s response to continued dry conditions. (Photo by Chris Pugh)

Governor Newsom declares drought emergency in Mendocino, Sonoma counties

April 21, 2021 at 8:10 p.m.

The sight of a partially dry Lake Mendocino has been a growing concern of local residents for months. Lack of rainfall last winter and warmer than average temperatures are creating...

(File photo) The Willits American Legion Post 174 veterans and the American Legion Auxiliary were in one of the first floats of the traditional 4th of July parade in a previous year. This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no parade or any mass gatherings in Mendocino County.

Willits 4th of July ‘parade’ cancelled due increase in cases, threat of County shut down

July 2, 2020 at 6:02 a.m.

After weeks of back and forth on the subject, the organizers announced Sunday, June 28 that they would cancel the Willits 4th of July “parade”.

Willits approves agreement with Lakeport police to aid officer vacancies

March 4, 2020 at 12:23 p.m.

During the Feb. 26 Willits City Council meeting, the five members unanimously approved a contract with interim Police Chief Gregory Allen and also voted to accept a Memorandum of Understanding...

A group of local business women learn about how they can contribute to and volunteer with Caring Kitchen Project during a community conversation in the upstairs gallery at Willits Center for the Arts. - Contributed photo

New program trains youth, feeds cancer patients

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

MENDOCINO COUNTY >> The American Cancer Society estimates that one third of all cancers could be avoided by changes in diet, yet people are increasingly developing obesity, diabetes, heart disease,...

Church, Sheriff’s League start archery club in Laytonville

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

LAYTONVILLE >> The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Activities League and the Laytonville Community Christian Church have teamed up to provide a Youth Archery Club in Laytonville for children ages 6-12 years...

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