Mendocino County

The Skunk Train is setting out on a lovely and loamy trip, one that’s happening during Mendocino County’s ultra-flavorful Harvest Festival.

Crews are already battling three fires across California as temperatures are expected to rise past Labor Day weekend.

Two new wildfires exploded overnight in California. The Woods Fire began burning Thursday night near Sonora and Jamestown in Tuolomne County and mandatory evacuations are in effect for nearby areas. Crews are also battling the Walker Fire near Willits in Mendocino County, which has burned more than 100 acres and several neighborhoods are under evacuation orders.

From murals to big trees to Bowling Ball Beach, there are ways to soak in the splendor without spending a bundle.

The Skunk Train, a Mendocino County classic, has several outdoorsy adventures in the woodsy works.

As an environmental disaster unfolds on the ocean floor, where purple sea urchins continue to devastate kelp beds, Mendocino County chef Matthew Kammerer is doing his part to help eradicate them — by demonstrating purple urchins can be delicious.

As an environmental disaster unfolds on the ocean floor, where purple sea urchins continue to devastate kelp beds, Mendocino County chef Matthew Kammerer is doing his part to help eradicate them — by demonstrating purple urchins can be delicious. Joe Rosato Jr. reports.

The “Sparkling Wine Trek” features over two dozen makers of fine and fizzy libations.

A current regulation that curtails water rights in the Russian River watershed set to expire in July may be extended due to the continuing drought, according to the state agency charged with balancing all water needs of the state.

It’s the mushroom-iest time of year in the lovely and loamy region.

Human remains found in a Northern California forest last year have been identified as belonging to a man reported missing for more than 15 years

California could see its first big reservoir run dry, Officials said. Lake Mendocino, once a brimming reservoir is now just a little more than a large pond.

Crews are responding to a brush fire in Mendocino County that has prompted evacuations and road closures, according to county sheriff’s office.

Crews are responding to a brush fire in Mendocino County that has prompted evacuations, according to county sheriff’s office.

Crews are responding to a brush fire in Mendocino County named the “Rock Fire.”

Victorian homes, cliff trails and picturesque views have long drawn tourists to the Northern California town of Mendocino