The Mendocino Voice

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Ukiah can boast a new partner in healthcare as of last week, one of few such technologies in Northern California. The da Vinci 5® robotic surgical system, the most advanced robotic-assisted surgical technology available today, is now in use at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/04/mendocino-county-leads-the-way-with-a-new-surgical-system-at-adventist-health/

Mendocino County leads the way with a new surgical system at Adventist Health

The system allows minimally invasive surgeries with less pain and faster recoveries.

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Looking for live music this week in Mendocino County?

The Mendocino Setlist for this week is packed with everything from jazz to classical to folk- and even karaoke and open mics for those inspired to perform themselves!

https://mendovoice.com/2026/04/the-mendocino-setlist-april-13-19-2026/

The Mendocino Setlist: April 13-19, 2026 

Your weekly guide to upcoming music events in Mendocino County.

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Pet-friendly Little River Inn hosts its second annual Pup Palooza on Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized in partnership with Dog Trekker, this free, canine-centered celebration will include contests, activities, demonstrations, treats and more.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/04/candidate-for-mendocino-mayor-bodhi-to-appear-at-pup-palooza/

Candidate for Mendocino mayor Bodhi to appear at Pup Palooza

April 25 benefit for Mendocino Coast Humane Society at Little River Inn features talent, costume, look-alike and other fun contests.

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Nine years into her tenure, Mendo Food Network’s executive director Amanda Friscia steps down September 30. Friscia guided the food distribution and networking nonprofit through the COVID-19 pandemic and led a team that expanded food access countywide.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/04/mendo-food-networks-amanda-friscia-steps-down-as-executive-director/

Mendo Food Network’s Amanda Friscia steps down as executive director

Board begins search as the mission to distribute food countywide continues.

The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA

Larry Silverman, a retired TV producer, writer and director who lives in Willits, filmed the No Kings 3 protest in the town of 5,000 on Saturday, March 28, with the help of a few others. He released a video on YouTube Wednesday.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/04/video-of-willits-no-kings-3-protest-now-on-youtube/

Video of Willits No Kings 3 protest now on YouTube

Larry Silverman and others produced a video that Silverman hopes will inspire people to keep fighting.

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The arraignment for Matthew LaFever, arrested in November 2025 for allegedly annoying or molesting a child under 18, has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Superior Court of Mendocino County.

https://mendovoice.com/2026/04/matt-lafever-charged-for-alleged-inappropriate-communication-with-minor/

Matt LaFever charged for alleged inappropriate communication with minor

Ukiah High journalism teacher charged after November arrest

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