The First Presbyterian Church’s annual Community Holiday Bazaar is Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 367 S. Sanderson St., Fort Bragg. The festive event will feature handmade goods from Mendocino Coast crafters and bakers, including home-baked treats, unique crafts, knitting, cards, mosaic flowerpots, jewelry, and other specialty items. A warm café … Read more
The Ukiah Branch Library is hosting its annual cold-weather clothing drive through February 28, 2026. The library seeks clean, gently used cold-weather gear, plus new socks, to benefit community members. Drop-offs are accepted daily (except Mondays and Sundays) at 105 N. Main St. Sponsored by MCC Dental Español.
The Lakeport Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold its final meeting of the year today. Updates from Ben Rickelman, Lake County deputy county administrative officer for economic development, and Nicole Flora, executive director of the Lake County Economic Development Corp. and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, are on the schedule.
The Lakeport Planning Commission will meet for the last time this year and elect its officers for 2026 this afternoon in Lakeport. The meeting will be available via Zoom or by phone. The commission’s next meeting will be on January 14th.
The Lake County Fair Board, County and State officials, led by Sen. Mike McGuire, have announced $1 million in state investment from the general fund for critical, long-overdue repairs at the Lake County Fairgrounds. County Fair CEO Drew Jacobs said the funding is crucial for maintaining basic functionality, with its role as a county warming … Read more
A beach hazards statement will be in effect from early tomorrow-Thursday morning, through tomorrow night for coastal Mendocino County. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea. Sneaker waves can also carry large objects, with the possibility of crushing anyone caught underneath.
A Silver Alert has been issued for 75-year-old Hour Chea in Sonoma, Mendocino, and Humboldt Counties. Chea was last seen Sunday around 10:30 p.m. in Larkfield, Sonoma County, driving a white 2016 Toyota Prius license plate number 7WEX686. He is 5′ 4″, 150 pounds, bald with brown eyes, and was wearing a light blue hoodie, … Read more
The Ukiah Police Department is receiving complaints about children unsafely operating electric scooters and bicycles -speeding, running stop signs, riding after dark without lights, causing near-collisions. Electric scooter use on public roads requires a license/permit, and electric bicycles must follow standard bicycle laws. UPD will increase monitoring and take enforcement action to prevent accidents. Contact … Read more
The Anderson Valley Grange is hosting its free annual holiday potluck at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Grange Hall, in Boonville. Attendees are asked to bring a labeled, homemade dish to share, noting ingredients for dietary restrictions, and their own utensils. Questions can be sent to infoavgrange@gmail.com.
The 38th annual Willits Center for the Arts Holiday Craft Fair is this Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14. The show features over 30 artists with unique gifts .It coincides with the Small Works show in the main gallery, running through the 24th, featuring 25 additional artists. Admission is free, with live entertainment and … Read more