The Mendocino Voice
LightNews LightNews
banner
mendovoice.bsky.social
The Mendocino Voice
@mendovoice.bsky.social
700 followers 230 following 1.2K posts
📰 An Independent, nonprofit news site serving all of Mendocino County, California. Part of the BCN Foundation family. TIPS 👉 info@mendovoice.com.
Posts Replies Media Videos
Pinned
mendovoice.bsky.social
The Mendocino Voice @mendovoice.bsky.social · Nov 3
🎉NewsMatch 2025 is here! 🎉

From now through Dec. 31, your donations to The Mendocino Voice will be matched dollar for dollar — up to $1,000. Help us keep local reporting independent and strong. Support local news today: bit.ly/TMV-NewsMatc...

#NewsMatch #SupportLocalNews #Mendocino
mendovoice.bsky.social
⚖️ Matt LaFever, a Ukiah High journalism teacher arrested in November on suspicion of sending inappropriate messages to a 17-year-old student, appeared in court Monday. A special master will review seized devices.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/ukia...

#mendocinocounty #crime #ukiah
Booking-style photo of a young man with short brown hair and light stubble, facing forward with a neutral expression against a plain gray background, wearing a dark jacket over a light shirt.
January 6, 2026 at 2:35 AM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🗳️ In an op-ed, California 2nd Congressional District candidate Colby Smart examines the U.S. military action in Venezuela and argues that bypassing Congress on war powers threatens constitutional checks and balances.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/opin...

#mendocinocounty #venezuela
Opinion: When war powers are ignored, our republic suffers • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
Congress alone has the power to authorize military force abroad. Venezuela is the latest example of executive overstep.
mendovoice.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🚧 Heads up, Mendocino County: Highway 175 is closed in Hopland due to flooding from the Russian River.

No timeline yet for reopening.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/high...

#mendocinocounty #hopland #cawx #mendocino
Caltrans worker in a bright orange rain jacket stands behind a “Road Closed” sign on a wet rural highway, with traffic cones, puddles, and overcast skies after heavy rain.
January 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🚧 Highway 128 is closed near Navarro due to flooding.

The Navarro River has begun to overtop the roadway as heavy rain continues. Drivers should plan alternate routes.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/port...

#mendocinocounty #mendocino #cawx
A California Highway 128 sign stands along a rain-slicked stretch of roadway near the coast, where steep hillsides and stormy conditions can lead to flooding, slides and temporary closures during heavy weather.
January 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🎉 A sweet start to 2026 in Mendocino County.

Baby Dezirae was born on New Year’s Day at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley, becoming the county’s first baby of the year and continuing a longtime Family Birth Center tradition.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/baby...

#mendocinocounty #ukiah #newyearbaby
Newborn baby swaddled in a patterned quilt lies in a hospital bassinet, wearing a gold “Happy New Year” party hat, eyes partly open against white bedding.
January 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🪧 A small but vocal group gathered Saturday at the Mendocino County Courthouse in Ukiah for a protest organized by Indivisible Ukiah, opposing U.S. military action in Venezuela, according to organizers.

📸 Photos by Sydney Fishman

#mendocinocounty #ukiah #venezuela #politics
Protesters line a rain-soaked sidewalk in Ukiah, holding umbrellas and signs opposing U.S. involvement in Venezuela. One sign reads “Make Democracy Great Again,” while another calls to stop the U.S. invasion of Venezuela, as cars pass on the street beside them. People stand in the rain outside a public building, holding umbrellas and protest signs that read “No blood for oil,” “Stop invasion of Venezuela,” “U.S. get out of Venezuela,” and “No illegal war.” Protesters stand under umbrellas during a rain-soaked demonstration in Ukiah, holding signs opposing U.S. foreign policy, including one that reads “Stop U.S. Imperialism,” as they line the sidewalk near a downtown intersection. People stand on a wet sidewalk during a rain-soaked protest, holding umbrellas and a large yellow banner reading “NO KINGS,” with a crossed-out crown graphic. Additional protesters and signs are visible in the background near a public building and trees.
January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🌧️ Rain and flooding risks continue Monday across Mendocino County, especially inland and in the south county. Flood watches are in effect for the Russian and Navarro rivers, with potential highway closures.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/the-...

#mendocinocounty #cawx #mendocino
Raindrops bead on a window as a person holding a red umbrella appears blurred in the background during a rainstorm.
January 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🗣️ The Mendocino Voice will host a community listening session at Mendocino College in Ukiah on Tuesday, Jan 13 to hear directly from Native American communities about local news coverage needs. The event is free and open to the public.

mendovoice.com/2025/12/the-...

#mendocinocounty
Flyer advertising a “Listening Session: Native American Voices in the News,” with illustrated profiles in conversation, event details for Jan. 13, 2026 at Mendocino College, partner logos, and a QR code.
January 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🐔 In a new column, Laytonville farmer Casey O’Neill writes about winter storms, renewable energy, and why everything — from farming to geopolitics — is connected.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/onei...

#mendocinocounty #laytonville
A brown chicken with a red comb and wattle looks through hexagonal wire fencing, standing on straw-covered ground.
January 4, 2026 at 6:32 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
📞 Mendocino County now has a rapid response hotline to report and verify ICE activity, aimed at sharing accurate information and dispelling rumors.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/new-...

#mendocinocounty #immigration
A close-up shows an ICE shoulder patch on a uniformed officer in camouflage, while other officers gather around a table reviewing a document with a photo, with hands and devices visible in the background.
January 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🛡️ From our nonprofit partners at CalMatters: Under a new California law, K–12 schools must strengthen training, reporting and hiring safeguards to prevent sexual abuse.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/cali...

#MendocinoCounty #Education #California
A close-up shows a student’s hand holding a yellow pencil and writing on paper at a classroom desk, with other students and desks blurred in the background.
January 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🙏 Thank you for powering local journalism with your donations during NewsMatch 2025. Your support helps The Mendocino Voice continue independent reporting on environment, health, politics, arts, agriculture, emergencies, and more across Mendocino County.
bit.ly/TMV-NewsMatc...

#MendocinoCounty
January 3, 2026 at 3:00 AM
mendovoice.bsky.social
💡 PG&E has extended its Match My Payment program into 2026, offering bill-pay help for eligible Mendocino County customers who are behind on energy bills.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/pge-...

#mendocinocounty #mendocino
PG&E logo
January 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🛢️ A Little River innkeeper helped stop offshore oil drilling along the California coast.
Here's a look back at Rachel Binah’s role in the fight against Lease Sale 91.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/litt...

#mendocinocounty #mendocino #fortbraggca #california
A black-and-white illustrated poster shows a rocky coastline inside a circular vignette above bold text reading “Protect Your Coast,” with the handwritten-style phrase “you can help!” in red below.
January 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🎶 Looking for live music this weekend?

From New Year’s Eve dance parties to cozy acoustic sets, this week’s Mendocino Setlist has you covered.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/the-...

#mendocinocounty #mendocino #fortbraggca #ukiah #pointarena #willits
A group of seven adults pose on a leafy outdoor stairway, with one woman seated in the foreground wearing a patterned dress and flower in her hair, while six others stand casually behind her amid ivy-covered walls and wooden railings.
January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🎨 Abstract and digital art meet in a new Gualala exhibit.
Local artist Mike Connor’s “Brushes and Digits” opens Saturday at the Dolphin Gallery and runs through Feb. 1.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/abst...

#MendocinoCounty #Mendocino #Gualala
An abstract artwork with layered, flowing textures in shades of gray, blue, and charcoal, with subtle hints of rust and white, resembling eroded rock or swirling water patterns.
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
📰 These were the most-read stories published by The Mendocino Voice in 2025. Together, they reflect what readers across Mendocino County followed most closely this year.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/the-...

#MendocinoCounty #Journalism #Mendocino #California
A nine-image collage shows scenes from Mendocino County: a dam releasing water into a river; officials in hard hats standing on yellow infrastructure; a vintage clawfoot bathtub beside a hot spring; a foster dog wearing a red bandana; a calm green river winding through forested hills; a fisherman holding a large orange rockfish on a dock; an empty pavilion or covered outdoor space; a crowded indoor community event with people watching a performance; and waves crashing along a rugged coastal shoreline under a clear sky.
January 1, 2026 at 11:38 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🔎 From our nonprofit partners at CalMatters: A look back at 2025 in California — devastating fires, federal pushback, and climate compromises with long-term impacts.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/2025...

#mendocinocounty #climate
A firefighter sprays water on smoldering debris as smoke rises from the skeletal remains of a burned building.
January 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🔌 Winter storms, heat waves or accidents can all knock out power.
Preparation can make the difference between inconvenience and danger.

mendovoice.com/2026/01/a-po...

#MendocinoCounty #CAwx #Mendocino #FortBraggCA #Ukiah #PointArena #Willits
PG&E utility trucks and service vehicles are parked in a row at a company facility, including bucket trucks and vans used for power line and maintenance work.
January 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
⏰ It’s the final day of NewsMatch 2025. Every donation up to $1,000 is matched dollar for dollar.
Support independent local reporting in Mendocino County: bit.ly/TMV-NewsMatc...

#LocalNews #NewsMatch #Mendocino #MendocinoCounty
A brass hourglass filled with white sand stands on the face of a clock, its hands visible beneath, with the Mendocino Voice logo overlaid in the upper left corner against a softly lit, time-themed background.
January 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🌧️ Heads up, Mendocino County: the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the coast and a flood watch countywide as storms arrive this weekend.

mendovoice.com/2025/12/wind...

#MendocinoCounty #Mendocino #CAwx
December 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🌮 From our nonprofit partners at CalMatters: California now requires folic acid in most tortillas and corn masa products, a move tied to reducing birth defects and improving maternal health.

mendovoice.com/2025/12/a-ne...

#mendocinocounty #mendocino
Stacks of packaged corn tortillas in red and yellow bags are displayed on a table inside a grocery store aisle, with refrigerated cases on the left and fresh produce visible on the right, as shoppers move through the store in the background.
December 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🎓 Mendocino College scholarship applications are now open.

Funding is available for graduating seniors, incoming students, and current students. Deadline: March 1.

mendovoice.com/2025/12/scho...

#MendocinoCounty #Mendocino #Education #HigherEd
Front entrance of the Lowery Student Center with café and bookstore, showing glass doors, outdoor seating, and a trash and recycling bin in the foreground.
December 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🌊 IYCMI: King tides begin today along the Mendocino Coast.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory through Sunday, with potential impacts in low-lying areas.

mendovoice.com/2025/12/king...

#MendocinoCounty #CAwx #Mendocino #FortBraggCA #PointArena
A rocky jetty extends into a calm, gray ocean under an overcast sky, with a green navigation marker mounted at the end; driftwood and scattered debris lie on the sandy shoreline in the foreground, and the horizon fades into low clouds.
December 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
mendovoice.bsky.social
🚓 CHP is rolling out its New Year’s holiday enforcement period.

Extra patrols begin Wednesday evening and continue through Thursday night. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and drive sober.

mendovoice.com/2025/12/chp-...

#mendocinocounty #mendocino #california
The California Highway Patrol badge featuring the state seal and “Eureka” motto is overlaid on a background of red and blue police lights.
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM