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🧥 ICYMI: The Ukiah Library is collecting warm clothing for winter — coats, sweaters, hats, scarves, and new socks welcome. Donations accepted through Feb. 28.

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Ukiah Library collecting coats and warm clothing for winter  • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
Donations of clean, gently used coats, sweaters and other warm items are being accepted through February.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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🦃 Looking for a free Thanksgiving meal in Mendocino County? Community volunteers in Fort Bragg, Laytonville, Ukiah & Willits are serving holiday dinners this week — open to all.

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Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Mendocino County • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
From the coast to inland towns, local groups will serve traditional holiday dinners for anyone who needs one.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🎶 The Mendocino Setlist is live! From jazz and folk to DJ nights and holiday weekend shows, here’s what’s happening across the county Nov. 24–30.

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The Mendocino Setlist: November 24-30, 2025  • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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🚫 Point Arena says grease in drains is clogging up its aging sewer system — and letters are going out to residents and businesses explaining what needs to change.

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Point Arena City Council urges residents to stop pouring grease in sewage drains • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
Officials say rising grease accumulation is driving up city sewer maintenance costs and risking blockages, prompting outreach to ensure local households and food businesses follow existing sewer…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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🚧 No construction on Perkins Street or Orchard Avenue in Ukiah this Thursday or Friday. Storm drain work wraps up today, with gutter and driveway pours beginning this week. Project remains on track for early December paving.

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Give thanks for a welcome respite on Ukiah’s Perkins Street project • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
Drivers, pedestrians and anyone trying to get out of the Pear Tree or Home Depot parking lots, rejoice!
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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👩⚕️ Mendocino Coast Clinics has welcomed Dr. Lily James as its new pediatrician. With 25 years of experience — and a reputation as a “baby whisperer” — she’s excited to serve families on the Mendocino Coast.

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New pediatrician joins Fort Bragg’s Mendocino Coast Clinics • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
Known as the “baby whisperer,” Dr. Lily James wants to build lasting relationships with coastal families, from infants to adults.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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🦁 Legendary reggae musician and actor Jimmy Cliff has died at age 81. Cliff headlined Boonville's Sierra Nevada World Music Festival twice.

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Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81 • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
The legend headlined the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville twice.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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🌱 In his latest column, Laytonville farmer Casey O’Neill reflects on gratitude, community strength, wealth inequality, and why supporting small businesses matters more than ever.

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O'Neill: Gratitude for community takes many forms • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
Support your neighbors and artisans, not corporations that extract wealth, and take joy in those around you.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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🔥 Campfires are back on BLM lands. Seasonal fire restrictions have been lifted across BLM land — including Berryessa Snow Mountain & North Cow Mountain. Campfires and portable stoves are allowed again with a valid CA campfire permit.

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Campfires allowed again as BLM eases North Coast fire restrictions • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
The agency also reopened recreational target shooting and off-road engine use as cooler weather reduces wildfire risk.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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✍️ In a letter to the editor, a Ukiah reader asks Mendocino County shoppers to consider how their spending aligns with their values — specifically when it comes to Hobby Lobby and the political groups its owner funds.

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Letter to the Editor: Your dollars don't just buy goods • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
A Ukiah resident urges shoppers to consider how Hobby Lobby’s owner directs profits to conservative Christian organizations and political efforts.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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🦃 Looking for Thanksgiving dinner in Mendocino County? From ocean-view prix fixe menus to plant-based feasts, here’s what’s open across the coast and inland.

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Restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner across Mendocino County   • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
From ocean-view dining rooms to cozy local cafés, Mendocino County restaurants are offering prix fixe, à la carte and buffet-style Thanksgiving meals this year.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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🍎 Community leaders, nonprofits, and residents gathered in Willits to confront rising food insecurity and uncertainty over federal support. Speakers highlighted local food pantry needs, housing services, and the power of community action.

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Community gathers in Willits to confront rising food insecurity • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
Local nonprofits, county officials and residents discussed food and housing resources as federal cuts threaten support for vulnerable families.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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⚠️ PG&E warns of a surge in utility scams this holiday season — over 21,000 reports this year, with nearly $300K stolen from customers. Scammers often threaten immediate disconnection to push fast payments.

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PG&E urges vigilance as customer utility scams surge • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
More than 21,000 customers have reported scam attempts this year, with losses nearing $300,000, prompting PG&E to urge people to verify calls and avoid pressured payments.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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ICYMI: Want your boat crowned “Most Lit”? 👀✨ Noyo Harbor’s annual Lit Boat Parade returns Nov. 29 — a Hallmark-movie night on the Mendocino Coast. Boats get slip discounts + prizes, and proceeds support local nonprofits.

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Boats invited to light up the harbor in Fort Bragg’s annual holiday parade  • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
Noyo Harbor’s Lit Boat Parade returns Nov. 29, celebrating the coast’s maritime heritage and raising funds for local nonprofits.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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🗳️ OPINION: With political tensions rising nationwide, one Mendocino County writer argues it may be time for California to consider secession — not just regional alliances, but a true break from federal authority.

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Opinion: Time to secede? • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
California voters are hugely disadvantaged in the Senate and the rule of law is being trampled daily.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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🔥 California’s Coastal Conservancy is sending $7.3M to North Coast & Bay Area wildfire, habitat & coastal access projects — including major funding for Mendocino County’s Fire Safe Council, Arena Cove trail, and Eel River restoration.

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Coastal Conservancy awards over $7.3M in wildfire, habitat projects across Nor Cal • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
Mendocino County projects will receive more than $1.3 million for community chipping, coastal trail construction and Eel River habitat restoration under new Coastal Conservancy grants.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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❄️ A frost advisory is in effect Sunday morning for northern Mendocino County. Temperatures are expected to dip as low as 34 degrees. The National Weather Service recommends protecting people, pets and plants from the cold.

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Cold temperatures prompt frost advisory for northern Mendocino County  • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
The advisory spans Willits, Laytonville, Potter Valley and surrounding areas, with officials warning that frost can damage unprotected vegetation.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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💧 ICYMI: What happens to local water supplies after the Potter Valley Project is decommissioned? The Mendocino County Inland Water & Power Commission is hosting a public workshop Monday in Ukiah with updates, data & Q&A.

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Covered wooden bridge partially hidden by spring greenery, reflected in the calm water of a pond surrounded by trees and reeds under a clear blue sky.
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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🥫 Redwood Credit Union has launched a new porch-to-pantry food drive in Ukiah — volunteers pick up donated nonperishables right from your doorstep and deliver them to local food banks.

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Redwood Credit Union launches doorstep food donation program in Ukiah  • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
The “porch to pantry” program lets residents sign up for home pickups of nonperishable food, supporting local pantries during a season of increased need.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🌮 Ukiah is weighing new rules for street vendors — from permits and health licenses to where carts can operate. City leaders say they want safety and fairness without adding to fear in immigrant communities.

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Ukiah considers new rules for street vendors amid community concerns • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
With a new state law protecting vendor privacy set to begin in January, Ukiah officials are working to refine regulations without increasing fear among immigrant street vendors.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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🌊 Sneaker waves are expected along the Mendocino Coast this weekend, with a NWS advisory in effect. Stay safe out there!

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Sneaker waves expected this weekend along Mendocino County beaches  • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
Officials say the ocean may appear calm for long stretches before a powerful wave strikes, and beachgoers should avoid steep beaches and rocky areas.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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🎭 Willits Community Theatre recently announced its 2026 season, featuring classics, new works, and bold comedies — from "The Importance of Being Earnest" to "All Is Calm."

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Willits Community Theatre announces 2026 season lineup featuring classic and contemporary works  • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
The nonprofit enters its 49th year with a slate of comedies, dramas and a musical retelling of the World War I Christmas truce.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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👀 Fort Bragg PD says its Flock cameras protect privacy: no face scanning, no federal data sharing, and all data wiped after 30 days. A new portal shows how the system is used.

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Fort Bragg Police Department says its Flock cameras keep privacy intact • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
The department created a new online portal for residents to see how the city’s network of seven Flock cameras are used to combat crime.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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A waterfront area is flooded, with brown water surrounding an old wooden warehouse and covering much of the pavement on a gray, rainy day.
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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🐕 🐈 Mendocino County’s animal shelter is overwhelmed — too many animals coming in, too few going out. Staff say financial strain, lack of vets and rising surrenders are driving the crisis. Here’s how the community can help.

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At Mendocino County’s shelter, there are too many animals in, too few animals out • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA
But staff, aided by the community, have multiple programs to keep pets safe at home.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM