A jury in Los Angeles says Meta and Google bear responsibility in a case tied to social media addiction. A young woman testified she was using Instagram and YouTube before age ten and says it played a…

Gas prices are still on the rise as global tensions keep pressure on fuel costs. Across California, the average is now $5.84 a gallon, with Sutter County coming in the cheapest at $5.40. Locally, drivers are paying…

A Mendocino County business owner is stepping into local politics with his eye on a board seat. Russell Green, who owns the Kure Wellness dispensaries, is running for the District 3 supervisor position as it opens up…

State funding changes are starting to hit locally in Lake County. Behavioral Health Services says it will close two peer support centers because of new budget rules tied to Proposition 1. The locations in Clearlake Oaks and…

A big dog with a big personality is now “running” for mayor in Mendocino. Bodhi, a 120-pound malamute, has stepped down as the dog park’s unofficial sheriff to launch a campaign that doubles as a fundraiser. The…

Another leadership shakeup in Lake County’s health services department. Supervisors voted to remove the director after a closed-door evaluation, and the decision took effect immediately. Officials aren’t saying why the change was made. For now, Assistant Administrative…