Ukiah can boast a new partner in healthcare as of last week. The da Vinci 5® robotic surgical system, the most advanced robotic-assisted surgical technology available today, is now in use at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley. mendovoice.com/2026/04/mend...

Looking for live music this week in Mendocino County? The Mendocino Setlist for this week is packed with everything from jazz to classical to folk- and even karaoke and open mics for those inspired to perform themselves! mendovoice.com/2026/04/the-...

Pet-friendly Little River Inn hosts its second annual Pup Palooza on Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized in partnership with Dog Trekker, this free, canine-centered celebration will include contests, activities, demonstrations, treats and more. mendovoice.com/2026/04/cand...

Nine years into her tenure, Mendo Food Network’s executive director Amanda Friscia steps down September 30. Friscia guided the food distribution and networking nonprofit through the COVID-19 pandemic and led a team that expanded food access countywide. mendovoice.com/2026/04/mend...

Larry Silverman, a retired TV producer, writer and director who lives in Willits, filmed the No Kings 3 protest in the town of 5,000 on Saturday, March 28, with the help of a few others. He released a video on YouTube Wednesday. mendovoice.com/2026/04/vide...

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The arraignment for Matthew LaFever, arrested in November 2025 for allegedly annoying or molesting a child under 18, has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Superior Court of Mendocino County. mendovoice.com/2026/04/matt...

🚨 Do you know your evacuation zone? Mendocino County officials say knowing your zone can help you evacuate faster during emergencies. mendovoice.com/2026/03/mend... #MendocinoCounty

🌊 A tsunami drill is planned for the Mendocino Coast this Wednesday at 11 a.m. Residents in low-lying coastal areas are encouraged to practice evacuating to higher ground. mendovoice.com/2026/03/tsun... #MendocinoCounty #PointArena #FortBraggCA #Mendocino #CAwx

🚨 Two people were arrested after a reported shooting and nearly two-hour standoff near Willits. Authorities say a man exited a trailer with a shotgun before retreating inside, prompting a SWAT response. mendovoice.com/2026/03/will... #MendocinoCounty

🎨 Three new art exhibitions are now open at Dharma Realm Buddhist University in Ukiah, featuring photography, Buddhist art and community works. mendovoice.com/2026/03/dhar... #MendocinoCounty #Ukiah #Art

🚨 Feather Alert issued for a missing at-risk man in Mendocino County. Samuel Sierra, 36, was last seen in Ukiah and may be on foot. Call 911 with information. mendovoice.com/2026/03/feat... #MendocinoCounty #FeatherAlert #IndianCountry #MissingPerson #MMIP

🚔 A man was arrested after allegedly giving THC-laced popcorn to children at a community movie night in Fort Bragg last summer. mendovoice.com/2026/03/will... #MendocinoCounty #FortBragg #Willits

🎓 Ukiah High School’s principal will step down at the end of the school year. Dr. Analese Alvarez plans to leave after the 2025–26 school year. The district says she will remain through the end of the year and assist with the transition. mendovoice.com/2026/03/ukia... #MendocinoCounty #Ukiah

🍔 How should food trucks operate in Fort Bragg? City officials are gathering public input as they consider updates to local regulations. The survey is open through March 31. mendovoice.com/2026/03/fort... #MendocinoCounty #FortBraggCA

🎶 Looking for live music this weekend? The Mendocino Setlist has performances across the county Friday–Sunday. mendovoice.com/2026/03/the-... #MendocinoCounty

🚨 A Willits man was sentenced to 10½ years in federal prison for attempting to meet a child for sex and for child porn. mendovoice.com/2026/03/will... #MendocinoCounty #Willits

🏕️ Camping in Mendocino County looked a lot different in the late 1800s. A new Kelley House Museum column explores how families camped, cooked and spent their time outdoors. mendovoice.com/2026/03/mcne... #MendocinoCounty #AmericanHistory

🏛️ Assemblymember Chris Rogers will host a town hall Saturday in Potter Valley. The meeting will include a legislative update and an opportunity for constituents to ask questions, as the community faces uncertainty around the Potter Valley Project. mendovoice.com/2026/03/stat... #MendocinoCounty

🏛️ A California bill would clarify how probate courts handle cases involving Native American children. AB 1824 aims to ensure courts follow protections under the Indian Child Welfare Act. mendovoice.com/2026/03/bill... #MendocinoCounty #IndianCountry

🔬 Mendocino County students will showcase their work at the Science and Engineering Fair this Saturday in Ukiah. The event includes student projects, hands-on activities, live music and local vendors. mendovoice.com/2026/03/mend... #MendocinoCounty #Ukiah

🎭 No script. No plan. Hit & Run Theater is bringing improv comedy to Caspar this weekend — built entirely from audience suggestions. Plus: a Beatles sing-along in Fort Bragg. mendovoice.com/2026/03/hit-... #MendocinoCounty

🗳️ A CalMatters report says a voter ID measure could be headed to California’s ballot. Supporters say it’s about election integrity. Opponents say it could restrict access — and are tying their campaign to Trump. mendovoice.com/2026/03/vote... #MendocinoCounty #Politics #Elections

🐾 Dallas, a 75-pound dog at the Ukiah Animal Shelter known for his goofy personality and love of treats, is this week’s Featured Pet. He’s available for adoption right now. Can you help him find his forever home? mendovoice.com/2026/03/feat... #MendocinoCounty #Ukiah #AdoptDontShop

✉️ In a new opinion piece, the president and CEO of the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce writes about the role of small businesses in California’s economy, including in Mendocino County. mendovoice.com/2026/03/opin... #MendocinoCounty #SmallBusiness

🔥 Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to keep wildfire disaster relief payments tax-free through 2032. The proposal is named in honor of former Rep. Doug LaMalfa. mendovoice.com/2026/03/bill... #MendocinoCounty #Wildfires

✉️ Letter to the Editor: A Gualala resident shares suggestions for how Mendocino County could approach a proposed sales tax measure for road repairs. mendovoice.com/2026/03/lett... #MendocinoCounty #Gualala

🚨 A 72-year-old woman escaped an alleged attack by her grandson in Brooktrails by jumping from a window and crawling to a neighbor’s home, authorities said. The suspect was arrested and booked on multiple charges. mendovoice.com/2026/03/woma... #MendocinoCounty #WillitsCA

🎶 Looking for live music this week in Mendocino County? The latest Mendocino Setlist is out now, with shows and events from Fort Bragg to Ukiah, Little River, Point Arena and beyond. mendovoice.com/2026/03/the-... #MendocinoCounty

🧠 None of the projects expected to open in 2025 under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mental health bond have opened, CalMatters reports. The projects are meant to expand treatment beds and services across California. mendovoice.com/2026/03/10-p... #California #MentalHealth

🏛️ Fort Bragg officials are seeking public input on priorities for the 2026–27 city budget. A community survey is now open. mendovoice.com/2026/03/fort... #MendocinoCounty #FortBraggCA

👩‍🌾 Applications are open for the Good Farm Fund's 2026 grant cycle. The fund will reward up to $10,000 in capacity building grants to farmers in Mendocino and Lake counties. Applications are due March 30. mendovoice.com/2026/02/good...

🌱 Laytonville farmer Casey O’Neill writes about irrigation, frost protection and shifting into spring planting after a mild winter. mendovoice.com/2026/03/onei... #MendocinoCounty #Laytonville #Farming

🛢️ The U.S. energy secretary ordered a Texas company to restore offshore oil operations off California using the Defense Production Act. State officials say the move violates court orders. mendovoice.com/2026/03/us-e... #California #Energy

✈️ From our nonprofit partners at CalMatters: Korean War pilot Royce Williams, now 100, received the Medal of Honor more than 70 years after a historic dogfight against seven enemy planes. mendovoice.com/2026/03/a-to... #Veterans #MedalOfHonor

🚧 Expect overnight delays in Hopland starting Sunday as Caltrans begins an ADA upgrade project on U.S. 101. Drivers could see delays of up to 10 minutes overnight during work. mendovoice.com/2026/03/calt... #MendocinoCounty #Hopland #Highway101

🗣️ Opinion: Former California Senate leader Don Perata argues Wall Street investors have worsened California’s housing crisis by buying up homes and pricing out families. mendovoice.com/2026/03/opin... #Housing #CaliforniaPolitics

🛣️ Mendocino County supervisors voted 4-1 to advance a one-cent sales tax measure that could appear on the November ballot to fund road repairs. If approved, it could generate $5.5–$6M annually for about 337 miles of roads. mendovoice.com/2026/03/mend... #MendocinoCounty #Taxes

🏛️ From our nonprofit partners at CalMatters: Single-payer health care is back on the campaign trail for Democrats running for California governor. But the proposal faces the same hurdles as before. mendovoice.com/2026/03/for-... #MendocinoCounty #Healthcare #Politics

📚 The Ukiah Branch Library will close March 17–24 for entrance renovations, including new windows, doors and a safer walkway. The book drop will remain open during the closure. mendovoice.com/2026/03/ukia... #MendocinoCounty #Ukiah

📜 During Mendocino’s logging boom, brothels and “fashionable boarding houses” operated quietly around town. A Kelley House Museum historian explores the little-documented stories of the women behind them. mendovoice.com/2026/03/mcne... #MendocinoCounty #AmericanHistory #WomensHistory

⚠️ Mendocino County Public Health issued a measles alert as cases rise across California. No cases have been reported locally, but officials urge residents to check their vaccination status. mendovoice.com/2026/03/mend... #MendocinoCounty #PublicHealth #Measles

🌲 Mendocino National Forest is seeking public input on a proposal to apply for about $719K in state funding for off-highway vehicle trails and maintenance. Comments are open through May 4. mendovoice.com/2026/03/mend... #MendocinoCounty #LakeCountyCA #PublicLands #OHV

🏛️ The Willits City Council declared a fiscal emergency and approved layoffs as the city faces a $2.4 million annual gap between spending and revenue. mendovoice.com/2026/03/will... #MendocinoCounty #Willits #Government #CaliforniaNews

📬 Letter to the Editor: A Ukiah resident urges state Sen. Mike McGuire and Assemblymember Chris Rogers to support funding for a statewide dementia care training program. mendovoice.com/2026/03/lett... #MendocinoCounty #DementiaCare #Healthcare #Politics

🌲 California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined attorneys general from eight states opposing a federal proposal that would limit public input on national forest projects. mendovoice.com/2026/03/cali... #MendocinoCounty #PublicLands

🐶 Featured Pet: Meet the Amore pups — Valentino, Romeo, Cupid and Arrow. The 5-month-old littermates are available for adoption at the Ukiah Animal Shelter. mendovoice.com/2026/03/feat... #MendocinoCounty #AdoptDontShop #Ukiah