Mendocino News

The size of the Sonoma County grape crop tumbled 17 percent below normal in 2011, a deep dip, but far less painful than many growers had feared, according to new figures released Friday.

Today I fit several important pieces into the jigsaw puzzle of life, having found the first of those pieces a few days ago while I was at Mendocino K-8 School on Little Lake Road, shooting hoops despite the biting chill in the air anda Wait.

A neighbor on Frog Pond Road took a photo of the fire that destroyed this home Sunday, before firefighters arrived.

We were treated to quite a novelty last Saturday in the shape of a regular snow-storm. The air was cold and chilly all morning and about noon small flakes of snow was seen fluttering to the ground.

Mendocino City Community Services District has issued a Stage 1 water restriction for Mendocino.

Salmon Creek resident Chris Giauque -- who would have been 45 this year -- disappeared in 2003 after conducting a marijuana-related business transaction in Mendocino County.

The Public Works Board approved a controversial proposal that could lead to private companies operating in 11 California state parks.

A Mendocino County judge on Thursday postponed the state's new rules on frost protection until grape growers who filed a lawsuit challenging the rules have their day in court.

A "Romantic Getaway" package for Feb. 14 at Lake Tahoe's West Shore Cafe & Inn includes one night's lodging and a choice of either two adult ski-lift tickets at the adjacent Homewood Mountain Resort or a $50 dining credit at the cafe.

Strong words both supporting and opposing the continuation of the Mendocino Winegrape and Wine Commission were voiced by a large group gathered at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center Wednesday.

DOTOs director Howard Dashiell told the public Thursday at the Town Plan meeting update that he has heard enough public input to research whether the intersection at Lansing and Ukiah streets need a 4-way stop.

Alex de Grassi has embraced all manner of guitar styles and performing formats over the course of his career.

River Oak Kindergarten Information Meeting: From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at 555 Leslie St., in Ukiah.

Spend Valentine's Day -- the real day, a Tuesday this year -- at the Little River Inn in Mendocino, and receive savings with the "Secret Valentine" package.

Peggy Merrill of Little River, Calif., died at her daughter Laura Merrill-Levy's home in Lyons, Colo., after a four-year battle with breast cancer.

Slain Mendocino County reggae musician Jamal Andrews, 30, was shot twice, once in the head and once in the shoulder, according to an autopsy report.

J. J. Morrow and wife have sold that portion of the Lansing estate known as the picnic grounds to Messrs.

For Ed Berry, Jr. selling his grapes is all about relationships and he's built a life around farming, family, and fellowship.

"As far as operating, we are out of money," Executive Director Jim Hurst said at the Mendocino Coast Recreation and Park District board meeting Wednesday, Jan.

Residents and business owners in northern Mendocino met at Leggett Valley School last Monday night, Jan.