Coast Cinemas in Fort Bragg Looking for New Owner

Coast Cinemas in Fort Bragg is looking for a new owner. For the last 5 decades, the theatres have been owned and operated by the Lazzarini family, first by Tom and Maxine and then by their daughter Laurie Moore. A post on the theater’s social media let theater patrons know of the change and that … Read more

New Steelhead Trout Survey Taking Place Locally Along Russian River

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has begun a new Steelhead survey along the Russian River. Personnel are checking locations along the river, including two in Ukiah, Riverside Park, and somewhere near Vichy, collecting data regarding Steelhead Trout in the area. In-person surveillance is being used because Steelhead report cards are only being submitted … Read more

100 Women Strong to Award Grant After Pitch Competition

Next Thursday, Mendocino non-profit, 100 Women Strong will announce the winners of the competition for grants to local non-profit organizations.  The event begins at 5:30 with refreshments, then at 7:30, Art Explorers, Inc., Kelley House Museum, and MendoLatino will give ten-minute pitches, and then members will cast their votes for the winner of the $10,000 … Read more

North Coast Wine Challenge’s Local Best of Awards

The 2024 North Coast Wine Challenge, which took place earlier in the month,  included more than 1,000 wines from Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, and parts of Solano counties.  Wines placing in the best of categories include from Lake County- Brassfield Estate Winery’s 2021 Grenache from High Valley and from Mendocino County-Pennyroyal Frams 2023 PinoTrio, … Read more

Northwest Forest Plan Area Advisory Committee Meets This Coming Tuesday

The Northwest Forest Plan Area Federal Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday through Thursday to provide updates for the Northwest Forest Plan Amendment. The committee brings together from across the Northwest Forest Plan landscape to inform the plan amendment. The Northwest Forest Plan, established in 1994, covers 24.5 million acres of federally managed lands in northwestern … Read more

Hands UP Lake County Taking Applications Through End of May

Hands Up Lake County 2024 is accepting applications through May 31st. The nonprofit, 1Team 1Dream, encourages small businesses and startups to apply for the one-of-a-kind competition that offers a “hand up” to those willing to put their ideas and plans to the test.  More information can be found at 1team1dream.net, and on social media. —

Ukiah’s Haiku Festival Is Back LIVE This Year!

The 22nd Annual Ukiah Haiku Festival has received over one thousand entries this year.  The Festival is sponsored by California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Art Now International, and Wave Books. North Coast Opportunities is the event’s fiscal sponsor with help from the Mendocino County Library, the City of … Read more