Federal Rail Rulings Stack Up Against State Regulators in Fort Bragg Mill Site Dispute
California Coastal Commission voluntarily withdraws appeal
Elise Cox
Elise Cox is the founding editor of MendoLocal.News. She was previously news director at Mendocino County Public Broadcasting and has been part of the editorial team at the San Jose Mercury News and U.S. News & World Report.
Mendo Local Weekly News — March 21, 2026
A shark attack in Big River, a fire in Manchester, and a lost hiker is rescued in Jackson Demonstration State Forest
Man arrested after two-hour standoff near Willits following reports of gunfire
“Did I kill you?”
Railbike Guides Help Rescue a Missing 71-year-old Woman near Camp Noyo
The woman, from Upper Lake, was reported missing after a CAL FIRE prevention officer found her locked, undamaged vehicle parked near a trailhead
Scam Targets Families of Jail Inmates in Mendocino County, Sheriff Says
A person claiming to be "Deputy Green" asked for $3,200
Willits Man Arrested for Selling THC-Laced Popcorn to Kids
A hot-buttered high turns rancid
Big River Beach Shark Attack
Huge shark was visible from the shore
Willits Finance Director Outlines Years of Financial Turmoil as the City Declares a Fiscal Emergency
COVID money combined with disorganized financials and a toxic workplace led the small city to the brink of insolvency
72-year-old Woman Jumps Out of Window, Crawls to Neighbor's House to Escape Attacker
38-year-old roomate is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder