Women Relive the Experience of Sexual Assault While Facing Their Alleged Attacker in a Ukiah Courthouse
The case against Willy Hill is expected to go a jury later this week
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 — February 7, 2026
Broiler dinners for prosecutors, youth poets, poached abalone and hipcamp permits
Board of Supes Sends Proposal to Approve 100 Hipcamps to the Planning Commission
Haschak's quiet lobbying effort pays off.
Staff to Draft New Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Supervisors reject proposed limits. Enforcement resources are not identified.
An Editor's Appeal
$4,170 in pledges received, $10,000 to go to cover operational expenses
Mendo Local Weekly News — February 1, 2026
Affordable homes at The Sea Ranch, a grassroots vision for the future in Caspar, and scholarship opportunities for college-bound kids
Arrest Made in New Year’s Eve Drive-By Shooting in Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg teen arrested with 9 mm ghost gun, loaded magazine, pills
Federal Court Upholds Sheriff's Authority in Cannabis Raids in Indian Country
Judge allows lawsuit brought by Round Valley Indian tribes alleging unlawful searches and discriminatory enforcement to proceed
Accused Fort Bragg Prowler Pleads Not Guilty, Trial Set for May
Prosecution and defense are continuing plea bargain negotiations