New data from the state shows unemployment is rising in parts of Northern California, especially in Mendocino and Lake counties. In the latest report just released, Mendocino County’s jobless rate climbed to 6.5 percent in January, while…

A building that’s been sitting empty in Ukiah is finally getting new life. Redwood Credit Union is moving into the old bank site on East Perkins Street, with plans to open April 20. The new branch will offer…

The race for California governor is getting crowded, and not everyone agrees on how to handle it. Former Governor Gray Davis says Democrats shouldn’t be pushed out just to clear the field. Some polls show a split…

Lowrider culture could soon get its own specialty license plate in California. Lawmakers are looking at designs that highlight the history and impact of lowriders across the state. The money raised would go toward programs that help…

A former high school coach in Sonoma County is now facing serious charges tied to alleged abuse from years ago. Prosecutors say Courtland William Foster is accused of crimes involving a minor dating back to the early…

Two new projects are up for discussion in Clearlake this week. The planning commission meets Tuesday night to look at a proposed auto body shop and a drive-up recycling center. Both will go through public hearings, giving…