County of Mendocino

Be on the lookout for this invasive plant species

A local nature organization has found a new invasive plant in Knox County. The Knox County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area took to social media today to warn of the plant called Lesser Celandine. They say this

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Woman found near Brickyard Bayou is identified

A woman’s body found near Brickyard Bayou on Tuesday evening has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the woman has 27-year-old Kaleigh Williams of Gulfport. A passerby saw Williams’ body near Brickyard Bayou on 22nd Avenue by the church. He said a autopsy would be performed next week. No foul play is suspected. Categories: Local News, News...

Where Are Lower-Income Renters Supposed to Live?

While more Americans across all income levels and in all cities are choosing renting over buying, apartments are increasingly only being built for high-income renters.

10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

What firefighters did when a vehicle blocked a fire hydrant

People think that if they park on a hydrant they will have enough time to move when they hear a fire truck coming. It doesn't work that way.

Test your knowledge of how county government works

How much do you know about your county government?

:ifeguards try to keep the Mendocino Coast safe and sane

Mendocino County’s rugged coastline, with its steep cliffs, rocky coves and sneaker waves, is beautiful – and dangerous. In fact, between 2014 and 2016, 11 people drowned off the Mendocino Co…

Could You Do a 7-Day Digital Detox?

Mendocino: It's Not Just Marijuana and Sheep Anymore!

A blog focused on new and fascinating California winemakers and vintners, the growing trends of California wine and helpful wine tips and tricks.

Look back at Absecon Lighthouse

Mendocino County therapist uses art to help people heal

From a young age, Sue Sweet painted, drew and built things and found the process integrating, informative and soothing, allowing her to reflect and grow.“I would always come away from my art calmer and more ready to face the world.ȁ

Climate Action Mendocino: Waste! Waist!

By Eileen Mitro Special to the Ukiah Daily Journal If only we could reduce them both. It’s the first “waste” that threatens our planet and the second “waist” that threatens our health. Recycling is…

Remove Ash From Your Car

With all the wildfires in California this summer, your car may have a layer of ash on its exterior. Here’s how to safely clean it without damaging the paint.

Russian River environment: Make a move to native and drought tolerant plantings

This year is different. Historically low rainfall following a previously dry water year have tipped the balance of stored water within Lake Mendocino and water demand throughout the Russian River w…

Health For You: Avoid summertime bites

In Mendocino County, summertime also means mosquito time, especially at dusk when mosquitoes’ unwelcome buzz reminds us how much exposed skin we’re offering up for their next meal. Female mosquitoes are the ones that bite us, and when th

How APIs Are Central to One County’s E-Government Revitalization

Douglas County, Colo., is working to find better ways of sharing data both with the public and between government offices.