Our Story

Mendo Local News was founded in August 2025 to address gaps in local news reporting, with a primary focus on coverage essential for effective self-government. Our publication will also highlight reporting funded by the Mendo Local Public Media Foundation. The mission of both Mendo Local News and the Mendo Local Public Media Foundation is to offer accessible, fact-based news and in-depth, on-going coverage of key issues. We also curate a weekly roundup of local news and opinion from various publishers focusing on Mendocino County. Readers can subscribe separately to the weekly roundup by adjusting their account settings.

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Please note that all our work is copyrighted and can’t be used without permission. At the same time, we are happy to work with other publications and broadcast organizations who share our mission. Please contact us below to put a licensing agreement in place.

Contact Us

Contact our founder and dog walker-in-chief, Elise Cox, at editor@mendolocal.news or look for her and Sam Dog on Monday night at Tall Guy when her husband, Michael Cox, plays trumpet with the Mendocino Coast Jazz Society.

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Be part of a community of people who care about local self-government in Mendocino County. Participate in the comments section, or support this work with a subscription. We will also work with independent journalists and publishers (more to come on this topic).