COUNTY OF MENDOCINO is a general law county established in 1850 by the State legislature and is a political subdivision, or unit of the State of California. Mendocino County is located about 100 miles north of San Francisco and is bordered by Sonoma County to the South, Humboldt County to the north, Lake County to the east an the Pacific Ocean to the west. The County has a population of approximately 90,000 with about 16,000 people living in Ukiah, the largest city and the County seat. Mendocino County encompasses an area of over two million areas or approximately 3,500 square miles and is known for its redwood forests, rugged coastline, picturesque villages and award wining wineries.