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
The California Highway Patrol performed its 25th helicopter rescue of the year on Wednesday. A report of an injured hiker on the Redbud Trail near Clear Lake sent CHP Helo-30 to the scene where a paramedic was deployed to assist the injured woman, who was placed in a rescue harness and was then lifted out … Read more
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
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
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
A Fort Bragg man who has successfully eluded law enforcement after shooting his neighbor in January has been captured. Michael Anthony Jones was able to hide from officers on three separate occasions, once with the help of a Fort Bragg woman. Rachel Hunt was arrested last week on a felony warrant, aiding a wanted person … Read more
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. —
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
A homemade spear made from a wrought iron fence picket was one of the weapons used in a fight among a large group of juveniles at the Ukiah Skate Park over the weekend. UPD officers responded to the scene to find some using baseball bats and knives as weapons. UPD and Mendocino County Sheriff’s officers … Read more
The Middletown Area Town Hall or MATH will meet Thursday at 6 pm. The earlier meeting time is to allow for a community workshop on the Middletown Area Plan. The group will hear an update on the Middletown Art Center’s Water Basket Project. Members will also consider approving MATH’s proposed response to the Lake County … Read more