MENDOCINO Co., 4/7/24 – The annual celebration of all things mom — Mother’s Day — is Sunday, May 12. Mother’s Day was founded in 1907 by Anna Jarvis of West Virginia. Here’s a round-up of special Mother’s Day dining opportunities and food specials being offered by local businesses. All events are on May 12, unless otherwise noted.  Did we miss something? Email sarah@mendovoice.com with details.  DINE OUT Fort Bragg Casa del Sol – Casa del Sol will offer a menu special featuring a surf & turf with a flat iron steak and lobster tail. The special is available May 10 and 11 onl ..read more

HOPLAND, Ca., 5/7/24 – Mendo Pride will host its second annual LGBTQ Pride event in Hopland on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The family-friendly event features music by KZYX’s Pride Radio, art vendors, fun activities and booths from community organizations followed by a drag show. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. You can check out our prior coverage of the event here. Here is the official announcement: After last year’s joyful success, Hopland is excited to announce the return of Mendo Pride, a family-friendly event celebrating love and inclusivity in Mendocino County. The e ..read more

MENDOCINO Co., 5/6/24 – It’s another great week of live music in Mendocino County!  Submit your upcoming music events by each Sunday for the Setlist to sarah@mendovoice.com.  Monday, May 6 Lauralee Brown – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lauralee Brown performs an eclectic array of covers and original songs, including tracks from her new album Nature of Belief. All ages, 5-8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Noyo River Grill, 1011 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, (707) 962-9050, noyorivergrill.com. Live jazz music – The Mendocino Jazz Society hosts a weekly jazz session. Swi ..read more

This is our farm column from farmer Casey O’Neill. O’Neill is the owner operator of HappyDay Farms north of Laytonville, and a long time advocate for the cannabis community in Mendocino Co; more of his writing can be found here. The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer. If you would like to submit a letter to the editor feel free to write to info@mendovoice.com. I head out for chores in the dawn light, well bundled against the cold North wind with a mug of coffee and a thermos of herbal tea. The storm blew in overnight, soaking rains wetting the landscape as May begins. As ..read more

CASPAR, 5/4/24 — With one roaring exception, all the usual sounds of spring have returned to the Jackson Demonstration State Forest in Caspar. The woodpeckers whoop their exotic songs, the swallows dive and chirp while making their nests, the bears lumber through brush, the hikers, bikers and mushroom hunters (with permit) explore favorite trails that have become new again. While much of the huge forest exists permanently in a kind of cathedral like silence, the oppressively wet winter blossomed and birthed millions or billions of bugs, birds, mammals, amphibians and even a reptile or two. But ..read more

MENDOCINO Co., 5/2/23 — Donut fans have probably heard the hype about Drop In Donut. The family-owned donut and coffee shop in downtown Fort Bragg creates small batch donuts, many with seasonal ingredients. It is quite common, especially on the weekends, for hungry donut lovers to line up five or six deep for Drop In Donut’s yeast and cake donuts.  On a quiet weekday morning I was lucky enough to grab a donut (ok, two!) and a latte at Drop In Donut. I was served by Heidi Wall, who co-owns the shop alongside her brother, Jeremy Wall. Turns out her family has a history with donuts —she and ..read more

MENDOCINO Co., 5/1/24 – Cinco de Mayo celebrations are taking place across Mendocino County this weekend, as community members gather to celebrate Mexican-American heritage and Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Here’s a round-up of Cinco de Mayo fiestas taking place on May 3, 4 and 5.  Did we miss something? Email details to sarah@mendovoice.com.  Fort Bragg Únete a LatCo, May 3 – This family-friendly event will feature folk dancing, live music by Valle Exclusivo, food for purchase, raffles, games, booths from local Latino-serving organizations ..read more

MENDOCINO Co., 4/29/24 – It’s another great week of live music in Mendocino County!  Submit your upcoming music events by each Sunday for the Setlist to sarah@mendovoice.com.  Monday, April 29 Live jazz music – The Mendocino Jazz Society hosts a weekly jazz session. Swing dancing classes available from 5-6 p.m. All ages, 6-9 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Tall Guy Brewing, 362 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (707) 954-9132, tallguybrewing.beer.  Tuesday, April 30 Live local music – Local musicians perform at a restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. All ages ..read more

Yeti is available for adoption in Ukiah right now. Every week Mendocino Voice showcases an adoptable shelter pet from across Mendocino County.  UKIAH, 5/1/23 – This week’s featured pet is Yeti, who is available for adoption at the Ukiah Animal Shelter. Yeti is a two-year-old Great Pyrenees.  Here’s his profile from the Ukiah Animal Shelter:  Yeti is a friendly, gentle giant. He walks well on leash, knows sit, and appears friendly with strangers. Yeti was a little nervous when meeting another dog, but we think given some time, he will warm up to a canine housemate. Yeti likes to ..read more

MENDOCINO Co., 4/30/24 — Beginning May 1, CAL FIRE Mendocino will require burn permits for people who want to conduct a residential or various other kinds of controlled burns due to the increase in warm weather and increasingly dry conditions. The permits can be applied for online thanks to the agency’s new online system, and those planning a burn will also need to check with the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District to ensure that it is a permissive burn day. Mendocino County- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Mendocino Unit has announced effecti ..read more