Elise Cox

June 13, 2025 — For generations, the Yuki people lived by the Eel River — a lifeline flowing through their ancestral lands. That changed in 1908, when the river’s natural course was interrupted by the Potter Valley Project, disrupting their way of life, fish populations, and culture. Now, with the impending decommissioning of the project’s dams, a new chapter is beginning.

June 12, 2025 — Reports of elder abuse are rising sharply in Mendocino County, with self-neglect and financial scams emerging as major concerns, according to Jesse Vanvoorhis, deputy director of Adult and Aging Services at Mendocino County's Department of Social Services.

June 11, 2025 — The Fort Bragg City Council on Monday approved a resolution accepting the Mill Site Development Strategy Draft Report as a guideline for future planning on the city’s oceanfront mill site, a former Georgia Pacific lumber mill now under scrutiny for its toxic legacy.The vote was 3-1, with Councilmembers Chris Hockett and Marcia Rafanan voting in favor, along with Mayor Jason Godeke.

June 10, 2025 — In local news, private developers are in early talks with the owner of the Albion headlands, Ukiah is planning to hold a town hall on a controversial annexation proposal, and Chamise Cubbison’s civil suit against the county is taking an unusual twist as it moves forward.

June 8, 2025 — Seniors on the Mendocino Coast and across the country have been focused on preserving the Older Americans Act, a 60-year-old law that underpins vital services including food and transportation.

June 7, 2025 — The California State Assembly has passed a bill that could raise energy costs for some homeowners who have installed solar panels. AB 942 will now be considered by the California Senate.

June 6, 2025 — After weeks of detailed presentations, frank discussion, and grim fiscal forecasts, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has adopted a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

June 6, 2025 — Tom Corning didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a police chief. His journey into law enforcement started with a more universal call to arms. He served nearly seven years, including a 13-month deployment in Iraq as a crew member on an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank. After returning stateside, Corning became a recruiter for the Army in Marin and Napa Counties. When his service ended, he faced the realities of returning to civilian life.

June 4, 2025 — After a three-year decline in transient occupancy tax revenues, Mendocino County may be seeing a turnaround. Business improvement district collections — tied to hotel stays — rose 12% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to Tourism Commission Director Ramon Jimenez.

June 4, 2025 — California is inviting the public to participate in a series of informational webinars regarding its new CalHeatScore tool, designed to alert residents to extreme heat risks and connect them with resources. The first webinar is scheduled for Thursday, June 12th, from 12-1 p.m..