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1 week ago | mendovoice.com | Sarah Stierch

MENDOCINO CO., 5/28/25 – The first heat wave of the year will arrive in Mendocino County on Friday, triggering the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory.  According to the weather service, temperatures as high as 105 degrees are expected in parts of the county on Friday.  Laytonville, Leggett, Potter Valley, Redwood Valley and Willits can expect highs in the mid-90s.  Calpella, Ukiah, Covelo and Hopland will hit the 100s.

1 week ago | mendovoice.com | Michelle Hutchins

This is an opinion piece. We value the diverse opinions of our readers and we welcome robust, wide-ranging thoughts and ideas on subjects relevant to Mendocino County. The following opinion is not representative of The Mendocino Voice, its publisher, editor or staff. Opinion letters can be sent to [email protected]. As graduation season arrives across Mendocino County and beyond, it’s easy to view the ceremonies as routine — a collection of caps, gowns, speeches, and tassels.

1 week ago | mendovoice.com | Sarah Stierch

MENDOCINO CO., 5/28/25 – Grassroots events across Mendocino County will bring together LGBTQ+ community members and their allies to celebrate Pride.  From flag raisings to dance parties, parades and parties, here’s where to celebrate Pride this year in Mendocino County.  Looking for a Prideful soundtrack? Check out Pride Radio Mendocino every 2nd and 4th Friday at 7 p.m. on KZYX.  Did we miss an event? Email [email protected] with details.

1 week ago | mendovoice.com | Carolyn Jones |Sarah Stierch

This article is part of a partnership between the Mendocino Voice and nonprofit newsroom CalMatters to bring relevant nonpartisan news to Mendocino County readers. Learn more about CalMatters here. MENDOCINO CO., 5/26/25 – Eight years ago, California passed a law requiring high schools to allow students to wear eagle feathers, abalone necklaces and other regalia at graduations.

1 week ago | mendovoice.com | Sarah Stierch

MENDOCINO CO., 5/27/25 – The Mendocino College Foundation and Redwood Valley-Calpella Fire Department Volunteers signed an agreement to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a student pursuing a first responder career, the college said Friday. The inspiration for the scholarship program was the Mendocino College students, Fire Lt. Megan Turner Brown said.  Last year, Brown served as a guest proctor for students enrolled in Ukiah High School’s first responder Career Technical Education program.