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If you've been following budget discussions in Ukiah, Willts and Mendocino County you know that declining sales tax is a big problem. In the last five years, Ukiah's sales tax has not grown a penny. Indeed, after taking into account the roller coaster of the pandemic, the stimulus, followed by the post stimulus slump, Ukiah's total sales tax has shrunk by 1%. In Willits, sales taxes have shrunk by17% in the last five years. Mendocino County is in better shape, while taxes are down 5% from the pandemic high in 2021, they are up 18 percent in the last five years. However, these numbers don't take into account a very important missing factor — only a portion of the e-commerce tax that is collected from companies like Amazon is remitted back to the county or local jurisdictions.

After weeks of detailed presentations, frank discussion, and grim fiscal forecasts, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has adopted a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. “It was a difficult budget, but we made it through it,” said Board Chair John Haschak after the unanimous vote that followed six weeks of budget hearings.

Episode 132: Mikey Mendo Wood WideWhat's Good Famiglia?! How we doin out there?! This week with have Mendocino County's Mikey Mendo of Wood Wide. We had a great conversation about Mikey's come up in Mendocino. Mikey came through with some serious heat! I was very impressed by the variety of flavors he brought through and the quality to back it up! We talked about growing up in Mendo, the state of the game, and what Wood Wide has in store for California! If you ever get a chance to pick up some of his flower, do yourself a favor and grab that! In fact, make sure you grab Woodsy and Pleazure because the Terps are next level! Y'all know what time it is… Roll em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants, do what you gotta do because we're about to take this journey with Mikey Mendo! ✌

Today on The Cannabis Connection show, we welcome compost master/garden gnome/human tractor/animal whisperer/plant conductor/proud papa Daniel of Radicle Herbs & Folk Life Farm.Radicle Herbs cannabis is grown in the ground under the influence of the cosmos. Winner of the Emerald Cup Regenerative Farm Award in 2018, Radicle Herbs is a small-scale, diversified Cannabis farm that cultivates products that have a positive effect on us and the environment. Located in Round Valley, just outside of Covelo in Mendocino County, Radicle Herbs is a perfect location for growing quality cannabis both outdoors and in light dep, producing high-quality flower. Radicle Herbs is Sun+Earth and Dragon Fly Earth Medicine Certified and practices Biodynamic Agriculture. Their passion is to enliven the soil sustainably to create space for plants and animals to express themselves fully and live into their true being. Folk Life Farm is a diversified farm located in Covelo that grows produce, herbs, and animals using no-till regenerative and Biodynamic practices.

Mendocino County is full of beath-takingly beautiful county roads, but drivers on county road 404, also known as Little River Airport Road, have little opportunity to take in the scenery. They are too busy navigating a minefield of pits and potholes. Residents say the condition of a roughly two-mile stretch of the six-mile road isn't just a nuisance – it's a serious public safety hazard. 

Chamise Cubbison, Mendocino County's elected auditor-controller/treasurer-tax collector, is facing significant hurdles following her return to office. The challenges, which center around obtaining transition information from CEO Darcie Antle's office, follow the dismissal of a criminal case filed against her by the county and the restoration of her elected powers by the Board of Supervisors.

The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is investigating two cannabis-related homicides. The investigations stretch from the Island Mountain area near Piercy south east to Covelo. The back to-back killings highlight the extent of illegal marijuana cultivation in the county and as well as the limited resources available to combat it.

Mendocino County Library officials recently made a difficult decision to cut library services. And a feasibility study to raise the Coyote Valley Dam begins again.

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Dr. Kenny Friedman & Rabbi Yisroel Bernath get back to basics, reviewing wines they have been drinking recently and discussing what makes them interesting.Kenny's Wines:Bodegas Vizar, Roble, 2023Chateau Les Graves de Lavaud, 2020Dalton, Galilee, Sauvignon Blanc, Fumé, 2024Clos 15, Brut Nature, Cava, NVDalton, Galilee, Alma, Deep Red, 2020R' Yisroel's Wines:J. de Villebois, Pouilly-Fumé, “Les Silex Blancs,” 2023El Orador, Rioja Alta, 2023Dalton, Pinot Gris, 2023Hajdu, Mendocino County, Pinot Blanc, 2024Recanati, Reserve, Marselan, 2019Kenny and R' Yisroel discuss genetic mutations creating white variants of red grapes, screw top wines, the impression labels make on customers, and the greater topic of "ambience" as it applies to restaurants and food, among many other topics.Support the showEmail your questions and comments to kosherwinepodcast@gmail.com

There is a new pope in the Vatican and around the world Catholics and people of other faiths are wondering how Pope Leo the fourteenth may affect their lives. In the United States, there was surprise and celebration that a boy from the south side of Chicago, of rich but humble heritage, the son of school principal, would be selected to be the representative of Christ on earth. The amazement and hope extended to Mendocino County, where Pastor Matt Davis, leader of the Mendocino Presbyterian Church, took time from his duties on Friday to answer questions from curious students from Montessori Del Mar, and where Ed Burke, a parishioner at St. Anthony's in Mendocino reflected on his years at Mendel High School, where the new pope also studied.

Melodie Meyer of the Environmental Protection Information Center joins the show this week to talk about a new plan to log 500 acres of the Jackson State Forest by the method known as "group selection." This forest in Mendocino County is managed by the State of California and has been the subject of much controversy over herbicide spraying, clearcutting, and failure to consult with local tribes (among other things). Tune in to learn about the latest plan, the relatively new Tribal Advisory Council, and how to learn more and/or comment on the plan. Support the show

Fred Peterson has been making wines in Sonoma County for more than 40 years.  While attending UC Santa Cruz, he took a job in a classmate's family vineyard in Mendocino County and he found his passion. He left Santa Cruz, and used the rest of his GI Education benefits to attend UC Davis. Photo: Peterson Winery. Credit: Wine for Normal People   Fred got his bachelor's degree in Viticulture and Enology in 1978. And after managing vineyards for a large winery in the Central Coast, he moved to the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma in 1983. That same year, he planted a vineyard and built his house on Bradford Mountain.   In 1987, Fred hung a shingle on a red barn off of Lytton Springs Road and Peterson was born. The winery is no longer in the red barn, but it remains an important part of their history and is represented on every wine label with a back drop of Bradford Mountain, where the Peterson Estate Vineyard is located. Photo: Fred Peterson. Courtesy of Peterson Winery   In this (super dorky) show Fred takes us through some of the fascinating history of how philosophies about terroir and soil have changed since he started as a grower and winemaker in the early 1980s and how he has managed to be a leader in sustainable, but not dogmatic sustainable farming and winemaking.  Fred was one of the first voices in Sonoma to promote low intervention farming and winemaking. It shows in the wines!   Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Join the community today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   This show is brought to you by my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access – THE place to discover your next favorite bottle. Wine Access has highly allocated wines and incredible values, plus free shipping on orders of $150 or more. You can't go wrong with Wine Access! Join the WFNP/Wine Access wine club and get 6 awesome bottles for just $150 four times a year. That includes shipping! When you become a member, you also get 10% all your purchases on the site. Go to wineaccess.com/normal to sign up!   

Lama Nasser-Gammett and her husband Matthew are founders of The Forest People, and supply a large area of the Mendocino coast with cultivated mushrooms. Building their business from the ground up at a time when there was very little information available, they taught themselves exactly how to make mushrooms thrive in a controlled environment. Chefs and natural grocery stores appreciate their attention to details, knowing it's the little things that make a great looking and better tasting mushroom.In this episode Lama shares her story, along with many essential tips on how to cultivate delicious mushrooms for yourself too.Thanks again Lama for the stories and wisdom today!Be sure to give The Forest People a follow on Instagram and check out their website too!-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share us with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

Discussion about the budget for Mendocino County for the coming fiscal year dominated the board of supervisors meeting on Tuesday

Nikki Lastreto and Swami Chaitanya are well-known and respected worldwide for their knowledge of mindfully cultivated craft cannabis and spiritual guidance. For many years, they have been growing cannabis in native Mendocino soil under the full sun, moon, and stars in the heart of Northern California's famed Emerald Triangle. Through their commitment to regenerative, responsible farming methods, combined with ancient sacred geometry and practices, they have shared their very special flowers with conscious connoisseurs in search of true inspiration.The Mendo Cup - the first cannabis competition organized by farmers, for farmers! It all started here, in the heart of the Emerald Triangle, in the County of cannabis Mendocino, where some of the best cannabis on the globe is grown. Now is the time to shine a spotlight on our OG farmers who, for decades & generations, have used organic methods to cultivate the finest flowers under full sun, for a full season, with local genetics that produce superior harvests.Sunday, May 4, 2025 • 2:15-8:00 pmWillits Little Lake Grange291 School St., Willits, CAThe Awards Ceremony will be at 4:20 for the Top 5 licensed farmers of full-sun, full-season flowers grown in Mendocino County, plus a special award for the Top Breeder.

Send us a textWine bargain alert! I've just discovered what might be the steal of the year hiding in plain sight at Trader Joe's. The evaluna Mendocino Chardonnay 2023 is quietly sitting on shelves for a mere $9.99, while the same bottle commands $30-50 at other retailers nationwide.This isn't just any budget wine—it's a certified organic, sustainably farmed Chardonnay from Mendocino County crafted by the prestigious Boisset Collection. Jean-Charles Boisset, the renowned French-American wine entrepreneur behind brands like JCB, Deloach, and Raymond, clearly put serious care into this bottling before apparently discontinuing the Evaluna line. Their loss is our tremendous gain.What struck me most was how this wine defies typical California Chardonnay stereotypes. Instead of overwhelming butter and oak, you'll discover a more elegant, French-inspired style—lean, complex, and beautifully balanced with moderate 13.5% alcohol. Each sip reveals different flavor notes, from subtle toasty brioche to bright fruit, creating a sophisticated experience that would feel right at home alongside bottles three times the price. The cooler Mendocino climate gives this wine remarkable restraint and nuance.The current wine market downturn has created amazing opportunities just like this, reminiscent of 2008 when premium bottles were suddenly available at fantastic discounts. If you appreciate high-quality, organic wine and love a genuine bargain, grab several bottles while you can—this deal won't last forever. Have you discovered any exceptional wine values recently? I'd love to hear about your finds!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

Fort Bragg City Council Hears Annual Reports on Crime Statistics, Homeless Programs, and Stray Animals The April 14th City Council meeting was lightly attended. It's not clear if an error on the agenda itself was partially to blame.  The Zoom meeting link was missing the passcode, making remote participation impossible, although streaming was available.  Emails to the city clerk were responded to with the correct link.   Two annual reports, one from the Fort Bragg Police Department and one from the Mendocino Coast Humane Society, provided insights into crime rates and the number of stray animals.Chief Cervenka provided crime statistics for 2024. The police responded to over 15000 calls, which resulted in 1166 reports, 514 arrests, and 315 traffic citations.  They seized 8.75 pounds of illegal drugs and 26 firearms.  There were 106 vehicle collisions, of which 8 were due to DUIs.   In general, crime decreased locally except for domestic violence, which increased by 53%.  Chief Cervenka said the increase was due to better training of his officers, who are making more arrests, and the victims' access to post-pandemic assistance.Chief Cervenka also provided an update on the extreme weather shelter for this past winter.  The extreme weather shelter is run by the police department through their Crisis Response Unit (CRU) program, which facilitates helping houseless individuals off the street and into housing.  The extreme weather shelter operates from November 15th to March 31st and is opened based on precipitation and temperature as predicted by the National Weather Service.  The shelter operated 83 out of the possible 136 operational days, provided beds 644 times for 107 individuals.  The emergency shelter handles overflow from the hospitality house, which maintains 25 beds.  Although there was an increased need for beds this past winter, there was a 15% drop in individuals needing help.  Cervenka attributed that to the police department's homeless housing program, or CRU.  Judy Martin, the Executive Director for the Mendocino Coast Humane Society provided an annual report on the animals in their care.  They currently have 97 animals, of which 44 are available for adoption.  In 2024, they took in 631 animals and adopted out 504.  According to Martin, the coast shelter takes in animals from Leggett to Gualala, provides basic veterinary care to low-income families, and works with Fort Bragg police on impounds.The City of Fort Bragg provides the Humane Society with $60,000 in funds and leases property to them for the shelter.  The Humane Society is primarily funded by sales at the Arc Thrift Store, donations, and grants. The City declared May 1st through 7th as Rhododendron week to recognize the many hybrids developed in Fort Bragg.  The 46th annual John Druecker Memorial Rhododendron Show is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th.  It is held adjacent to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and is open to the public. Admission to the Rhododendron show is free.Under consent, the council approved updates to the purchasing, bidding, and signatory requirements, affording City Manager Isaac Whippy the authority to sign off on purchases of up to $60,000.  All contracts over $5000 require a minimum of three bids.  Contracts over $60,000 require council approval.  The council also adopted changes to the municipal code, reducing parking and altering parking lot landscaping requirements for multi-family housing developments, and approved a four-year lease with Toshiba for printers and copiers.  Earlier on the meeting agenda, the council honored Jason Balassi for his thirty years of service in the public works department, received a presentation from the Fort Bragg Library, and honored volunteers during National Volunteer Week, which is April 20 – 26 this year.Under, items from the council, Councilmember Lindy Peters provided a report on the FBFD financials.  According to Peters, the Fort Bragg Fire Department is in good shape financially.  It currently has approximately $954,000 in the bank and expects additional funding from Mendocino County soon.  Lindy thanked the staff and many volunteers who keep the fire department operational.  

Mendocino County's Chief Executive Darcy Antle held the first of several listening sessions on next year's budget in Fort Bragg on Tuesday. The goal of the session was for the public to provide feedback on budget priorities — what they want funded as well as what they are willing to cut. Among the priorities mentioned were two dangerously deteriorated roads, as well as need for the coast to get its fair share of funding for spay and neuter. Regarding cuts, residents said it was too late to trim the spending they believed was most wasteful — an expensive criminal prosecution of an elected official who ended up being fully vindicated. They called for accountability from the people they believed were responsible: the district attorney and the county's chief executive.

(Part 5/5) In our final episode on the Hart Family murders, DEVIANT host Andrew Iden explores the pivotal moments leading up to the family leaving their home in Washington, and talk to the neighbors who lived across the driveway about what they saw, the encounters and concerns they had, the opportunities missed and how it all led to the cliff in Mendocino County, CA. JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com Visit DEVIANT's socials: http://www.instagram.com/deviant.podcast http://www.tiktok.com/@deviant.podcast Copyright 2025 Cold Open Media LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California is facing a $6.2 billion budget gap thanks to an ambitious expansion of Medicaid, which in California we call Medi-cal. The shortfall comes a year after California decided to provide free health care to all low-income adults in the California regardless of their legal immigration status. Undocumented adults aged adults aged 26 to 49, were allowed to apply for Medi-Cal starting Jan. 1, 2024. The cost turned out to be far more than the state projected and the expansion is having a  ripple effect in Mendocino County. KZYX News interviewed Natasha Adams, senior program manager of In Home Supportive Services. Adams said there's not enough social workers to process everyone who is seeking in home care. 

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Martha Barra, Proprietor, Barra of Mendocino, Redwood City, Mendocino County, defining the term “Biochar”.  Learn more by visiting www.barraofmendocino.com

The beauty of Mendocino county is complimented by the unique tasting room at Barra of Mendocino. Just under 2 ½ hour drive from San Francisco is where you’ll find Proprietor, Martha Barra. I originally interviewed Martha by phone in December of 2022, but this time I made the trip in person. The tasting room is [...]

In February, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced up to $2 million in funding for new farm to community food hub programs. The announcement caught the eye of local entrepreneur Paul Katzeff. About fifty years ago, Katzeff tried to start a community cannery in Mendocino County. He failed to get funding, but he didn't give up on the idea. 

For weeks, social media personalities have taken it upon themselves to broadcast warnings about the presence of federal immigration agents in Mendocino County. Now, it turns out that ICE has been in the community all along, doing what it has been doing for the last six years.

For weeks, social media personalities have taken it upon themselves to broadcast warnings about the presence of federal immigration agents in Mendocino County. Now, it turns out that ICE has been in the community all along, doing what it has been doing for the last six years.

Evan Damiano, Marchelle Wines winemaker, is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. His last time on CWC was this episode on May 31, 2024. Evan Damiano, Marchelle Wines winemaker, is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. His last time on CWC was this episode on May 31, 2024. Evan started in January 2021 volunteering with Greg La Follette and has risen all the way to the rank of winemaker now. Greg is one of the most famous winemakers around. He has worked in all the most famous wineries in Sonoma County and he even worked with André Tchelistscheff when he was a teen. They have some of Dan's 2024 Riesling in their glasses, which Greg made. It's a barrel sample of the wine that Dan will be putting in bottles this week. In 2022 Greg asked Evan to go into the cellar and make selections for blends. He said, “Go in there and listen to what the wines want to be. Go be with the barrels. Smell, taste and put these wines together for me.” A small amount of another wine blended in can make a huge difference in a final result. Greg La Follette is known as “The Vine Whisperer” but he also has a degree in Botany. Dan gets his Riesling fruit from a vineyard in Mendocino County. There are a few people making Riesling around there, but nobody is making it as dry as this. This is Dan Berger's personal quest to produce the wine he wants to taste. It's got some tropical fruit, but also citrus lemon peel and a bit of herbal flavors. They also have some other wines from Marchelle. 2021 Manchester Ridge Chardonnay This is the Chardonnay that Greg brought to Evan while he was in Wisconsin taking a break. Greg tries to induce shatter into the vines, which tricks the vines into making smaller berries. The Manchester Ridge vineyard is 2200 feet above sea level, on a flat mountain top. Evan made his first harvest in Oregon in 2010 and if 16 hours per day for 21 days straight didn't put him off the joy of winemaking, he was hooked. He did another harvest at Balletto Vineyard, with Anthony Beckman. He took a break from it but came back to it. Dan appreciates that these wines are always authentic to the grape variety.

From Mendocino County Public Broadcasting, this is the KZYX News for Monday, March 10th, I'm Elise Cox. CAL FIRE recently expanded the fire hazard severity zones for all of Mendocino County. By far the biggest impact of the reclassification is in Ukiah. According to CAL FIRE the majority of homes on the west side of the city are in a very high fire hazard severity zone. The change comes as the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority grapples with rising costs and increasing  call volumes. 

In this episode of the California Underground Podcast, host Phil and co-host Camille engage with Keely Covello, founder of America Unwon, to discuss critical issues surrounding California politics, particularly focusing on the plight of ranchers in Point Reyes, the impact of government overreach, and the challenges posed by illegal cannabis cultivation in Mendocino County. The conversation delves into the historical context of ranching in California, the environmental activism that threatens agricultural livelihoods, and the implications of water management policies. Keely shares her insights on the struggles faced by local farmers and the influence of cartels in the region, emphasizing the need for self-sufficiency and the protection of agricultural communities.Are you a Californian who feels isolated and alone in your political views in a deep blue state? Feel like you can't talk about insane taxes, an overbearing government, and radical social experiments without getting a side eye? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear from people just like you. Original air date 3.4.25Chapters02:13 Keely Covello and America Unwon04:14 The Point Reyes Controversy11:06 The Ranchers' Struggles and Government Overreach12:55 Environmental Policies and Their Impact18:59 Historical Context of Park Service Actions22:40 The Future of Ranching and Agriculture28:32 The Bigger Picture: Sovereignty and Food Production32:07 The Dark Side of Chicken Farming35:27 Government Control and Self-Sufficiency39:31 Food Sovereignty and Agricultural Crisis40:20 The Potter Valley Project and Water Infrastructure49:54 Illegal Cannabis Cultivation and Organized Crime*The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.*Check out our full site for more information about the show at www.californiaunderground.liveFollow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground X: https://twitter.com/CAUndergoundTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@californiaunderground?_t=8o6HWHcJ1CM&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Read about our Privacy Policy: https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/privacy-policy/

It's been a rough flu season for Mendocino County. Many of us have fallen sick. Our friends, neighbors, co-workers have all been laid up.  KZYX News reached out to Angle Slater,  a disaster relief nurse with Mendocino County to find out how this year's flu season compares with other years

The smallest city in Mendocino County is grappling with some of its biggest economic challenges, as city officials weigh budget cuts and federal funding uncertainties that could impact local operations.

Less than 24 hours after a Superior Court judge dismissed the criminal charges filed against Chamise Cubbison, the duly elected Auditor-Controller, Treasurer-Tax Collector of Mendocino County was back in her office on Low Gap Road.

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors is considering regulating low-intensity camping, commonly known as hip camping. According to the Hipcamp marketing organization, there are currently seventy active private hosts in Mendocino county with a total of 250 individual camping sites.

Here in Mendocino County, we all need to be prepared for fire… but do we all have the skills? Lourance Hall of Round Valley Prescribed Burn Association and Terry Warlick of Torchbearr endeavored to both empower the public, and train fire professionals, during a five-day workshop in Covelo held at the end of January.

In a political environment characterized by tumultuous change at the national level, the Ukiah City Council met Wednesday and adopted an advocacy platform focused on maintaining local control; in Sacramento, Assembly member Chris Rogers, who represents Mendocino County an District Two, on Thursday introduced a bill that would require the Governor to include an assessment of funding opportunities for offshore wind seaport infrastructure in his Five-Year Infrastructure Plan; in Humboldt, Congressman Jared Huffman  responded to critics of his approach to the Israel - Gaza conflict.

Mendocino County has responded to a request made by the group Mendocino County for Ethical Investing and divested $3 million from the Royal Bank of Canada. And, Monday was a day without immigrants. The point, according to one protester who posted on Instagram, was to demonstrate that American society is dependent on people with no legal status. But some tactics, such as flag burning backfired. 

This week, President Trump signed executive orders that profoundly affect teaching and learning. The most immediate involves mass deportation and authorizing immigration agents to make arrests at schools. To understand how the education community is navigating these developments, we contacted teachers, principals, superintendents, education reporters, and immigration lawyers. We encountered intense emotions and confusion; many were unwilling or unprepared to speak publicly. We eventually found a group that was willing to share their thoughts, feelings, plans, and resources they're using. Most of all, they offered their best reasons for hope amid the uncertainty ahead. Jessica Heiser is the Founder & Lead Project Attorney at Imprint Legal Group, a national law and consulting firm that specializes in protected class law. Jessica is a two-time graduate of Northwestern University, where she earned a B.A. with Honors and, fifteen years later, earned a Master's certificate in Leading Equity and Inclusion in Organizations. After teaching middle and high school students in St. Louis and Los Angeles, Jessica put herself through law school at DePaul University College of Law and practiced school and employment law for almost twelve years. After becoming a certified diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner, she gave up her partnership in a large law firm to launch Imprint Legal Group, a women- and disability-owned business that guides organizations in proactively combining compliance and culture. Jessica is the recipient of the prestigious Diversity in Law Award and has been tapped to serve on the Indiana Supreme Court Commission for Equity and Access and National School Board Association Title IX Advisory Group. Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., has been an educator for almost three decades, teaching or leading at all levels. She is the author of four books published by ASCD, including The Principal's Guide to Conflict Management, and has published hundreds of articles in various education publications. In addition to providing professional development to districts in the areas of school climate, personnel, and instructional leadership, Schwanke presents at conferences for ASCD, NAESP, NASSP, AASA, and various state and local education organizations. She is the co-host of the popular “Principal Matters” podcast and an instructor in educational administration at The Ohio State University and Miami University of Ohio. Dr. Schwanke currently serves as a Deputy Superintendent in Ohio.– Zaidee Stavely covers bilingual education, early education and immigration as it relates to schools and hosts EdSource's Education Beat podcast. She is a bilingual print and radio reporter who has worked in Mexico and the U.S. She has covered education, immigration, environmental justice and traditional arts for KQED, Radio Bilingüe, and Public Radio International's “The World,” among other outlets. Zaidee has won numerous awards for her journalism, including an Emmy, a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, an Excellence in Journalism Award from SPJ Northern California, and the Rubén Salazar Award from CCCNMA: Latino Journalists of California. She grew up in rural Mendocino County, where both her parents taught in public one-room schoolhouses. She has a Master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a B.A. in Latin American and Latino Studies and Community Studies from UC Santa Cruz. She lives in Oakland with her husband and two children.

Barbara Barrielle Barbara Barrielle, publicist, writer, actress and producer, joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country. She writes about travel, wine, food and entertainment and she also works for Anderson Valley Winegrowers, promoting the International White Wine Festival. Her documentary film about Anderson Valley wines features Dan Berger. The Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association is putting on the International White Wine Festival. The festival used to be called the Alsatian Wine Festival because it focused on Alsatian aromatic whites that grow in Anderson Valley. The valley is also known for Pinot Noir now. The new name of the festival opens the door to other whites that are also growing in Anderson Valley. Dan Berger will be in charge of the Rieslings. There will also be Pinot Gris, Gewürtztraminer and lots of others.   As an example, Dan has brought a dry Riesling from Ra Ra Wines. Ra Ra wines is run by winemaker Kara Groom who was on this episode of CWC last year on Feb. 16. 2024. Cole Ranch grows the best Riesling in California The fruit comes from Cole Ranch, which grows the best Riesling in Mendocino County. They have a total of 81 acres and only four and a half of Riesling. Riesling and Cabernet Franc are selling well, but all the other California varieties are down. This is in the context of a huge downturn in overall wine sales. Anderson Valley also produces fine sparkling wines. The best known brands are Sharffenberger and Roderer. In about 1980 the Roderer company in Champagne, France, decided to look for property in the US. Their agent hired the Foppiano family to take him around to different properties. They found a ridge where the influence of marine air flow was arriving. They decided to plant a couple of acres of vines as a test, which went well. To this day, Roderer is making the best sparkling wines in the US. They compare well to Iron Horse, the best American maker. Lichen Estate also makes excellent product. There are small producers like Pennyroyal Farms and Navarro that also have sparkling wine production.

Danielle Grilli, a former employee of the Mendocino County auditor-controller's office, cast doubt on the criminal accusation against former auditor-controller Chamise Cubbison. Law enforcement is looking for a suspect or suspects that fired multiple rounds of .556 bullets into homes in Redwood Valley. And residents of Point Arena demanded code enforcement and a vacancy ordinance.

Get ready for a captivating journey to the heart of Mendocino Wine Country for a very special Kitchen Chat and Wine Tasting!  Join Host Margaret McSweeney as she travels to the picturesque vineyards of Lula Cellars, a boutique winery nestled in the acclaimed "Deep End" of the Anderson Valley. This isn't just any visit; it's the 2024 harvest, a time of vibrant energy and anticipation, and Margaret is joining Hospitality Manager Kim Badenhop for a truly delicious and convivial experience amid the glorious ripe vines.   Lula Cellars has garnered well-deserved praise for its handcrafted Pinot Noir wines, cultivating a dedicated following along the way. Their focus is laser-sharp: producing world-class Pinot Noirs sourced from their estate vineyards and other carefully selected sites within the Anderson Valley and the broader Mendocino County.    Recognizing the diverse tastes of today's wine lovers, Lula also crafts a range of other wines to complement their flagship Pinot Noirs.   The driving force behind Lula Cellars is the shared vision of Proprietor Ken Avery and Winemaker Matt Parish. Their goal is simple yet profound: to create wines that are both approachable and unforgettable, wines that invite you in and leave a lasting impression. This customer-centric philosophy is woven into the very fabric of their business.   Join Margaret as she sits down in the vineyard with Lula Cellars' Hospitality Manager, Kim Badenhop amidst the bustling activity of the harvest. They'll explore the compelling story of Lula Cellars, delve into the artistry of their winemaking process, and, of course, savor a tasting of their exceptional wines. You can hear the virtual "Bells of Friendship" ring as Margaret and Kim clink glasses in the final tasting on this rare Kitchen Chat and Wine Tasting which offers an enriching and delightful experience for any wine enthusiast. Also, check out the Lula Cellars Wine Club which is managed by Ken Avery's wife, Joni.    Thank you, Chalkboard Communications for this delightful and delicious opportunity to savor the sip at Lula Cellars. https://store.lulacellars.com/   *This content is only intended for people legal drinking age.   ✅ Be sure and visit KitchenChat.info for more interviews and recipes.  Subscribe to the KitchenChat podcast on Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kitchen-chat-margaret-mcsweeney/id447185040 or Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3PpcTPpvHEh8eOMfDUm8I9

The annual count of Mendocino County's homeless population is happening on Wednesday, January 29, and the organizers are looking for volunteers to participate on the coast and in the southern and northern parts of the county. In addition, the Willits City Council is seeking applicants for a vacant council seat. Applications are due January 15. As of January 8, there were no qualified applicants.

Superior Court Judge Ann Moorman on Wednesday ordered the case against Chamise Cubbison, Mendocino County's former auditor-controller, to proceed to a preliminary hearing. Moorman will rule on an motion to dismiss after that hearing. On Tuesday the newly elected Board of Supervisors met for the first time. Among their first actions was to elect a chair and vice chair and limit public comment on specific topics to no more than ten minutes.

Mendocino County is relaunching the mobile spay and neuter van, which is designed to bring essential services to communities across the county, following a successful trial run at the Humane Society of a new van. Thirty-four surgeries were completed, and the van is now ready to expand its operations with helping spay and neuter animals all across Mendocino County.

Today on The Cannabis Connection, we welcome Joseph Haggard.What do the California State Fair, a state testing resolution and Woody Harrelson have in common? On the show, we explore all this and some special manifestations for 2025. Joseph Haggard is a farmer at Emerald Spirit Botanicals and co-founder of the Farm Cut Co-operative. He was born and raised in Mendocino County where his family has grown cannabis for over 20 years. Emerald Spirit Botanicals breeds cannabis varietals rich in minor cannabinoids using a spiritual scientific breeding approach weaving together art and science in the search for new cannabis medicine. Emerald Spirit Botanicals and Farm Cut has been recognized with 8 Gold Medals at the California State Fair, A Golden Bear Best Sungrown Flower of California, 3 Emerald Cup Regenerative Farm Awards and 6 awards at Emerald Cup. We are honored to produce sun grown cannabis medicine grown using organic and regenerative farming practices. You can find our flower across California in over 60 stores. Learn more at Emeraldspiritbotanicals.com and www.farmcutcannabis.com.

Cases involving public officials charged with misappropriation of public funds typically involve spending money on fancy dinners, cars, houses, lavish trips — and worse. The unusual case against Chamise Cubbison, Mendocino County's former Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector, involves an obscure payroll code. Allegedly, a county employee in charge of payroll used the code to compensate herself after Cubbison told the employee she was exempt from overtime rules. This morning, Superior Court Judge Ann Moorman will consider testimony from Cubbison's manager at the time, former auditor Lloyd Weer, as well as Andrew Porter, the sheriff's investigator before ruling on a motion to dismiss. Tom Rakes, head of the county's IT services when the county's email archival system mysteriously collapsed, has also been subpoenaed.

Mendocino County ranked #1 for opioid overdoses among California counties in 2021. Today, Mendocino County ranks 10th. We explore the reasons why in this newscast. In addition to organizations like Fort Bragg's Care Response Unit, Mendonoma Health Alliance in Gualala, MCAVHN Care and Prevention Network in Ukiah, and SafeRX Mendocino in Willits, there are individuals like Marji Brunelle who have made it their mission to prevent overdoses, particularly among the formerly incarcerated people who may also be houseless.

2025 got off to a cold and soggy start, but that did not deter the Big River dippers, a group of about two dozen friends with a high tolerance for freezing cold water and a desire for a new perspective. We spoke with Hayley Ross who was bracing herself for her first dip. And, we all might want to brace ourselves for the changes 2025 will bringing, starting with a slew of new state laws. We look at three laws that will affect families with children and teens in Mendocino County.

For the last few weeks steelhead trout, coho and chinook salmon have been making their historic trek from the ocean to their spawning grounds. As the fish swim upstream, they are being closely watched. Coho, steelhead and chinook are endangered and threatened species.  And new state and federal water rules, announced just before Christmas could make things even worse for salmon in the Bay Delta. We speak with Alaistar Bland from CalMatters.

Mendocino County is in the midst of a homeowner's insurance crisis, and while the problem is statewide, Mendocino is one of the 28 counties ranked as distressed, meaning that insurance companies have rated more than 20% of the properties here at high, or very high, risk of wildfire. Jenn Procacci speaks with Cindy Nelson from the Covelo Fire Protection District on the importance of defensible space and home hardening and with Deputy Insurance Commissioner Michael Solller about California's new sustainable insurance strategy.

In this episode, hear Hippies & Cowboys: The Murder of Mendocino County Rancher Dick Drewry, read by Keely Covello, a ranch raised journalist and filmmaker from northern California. When a rancher was shot and killed under very suspicious circumstances, Covello and her sister returned home to investigate. If you think you know of the issues on public lands and don't know about this story, you're in for an earful. This episode of ProAg Podcast is made possible by Adam Rose's Iliff Custom Cabinetry and Premier Farm Credit. Please let them know you appreciate their investment in what matters. Please subscribe and share this podcast. Thanks! Check your cows, check your fields, check your neighbors.

For 13 years, Tom Allman had his hands full. He was the legendary Sheriff of Mendocino County in California. It's a massive part of the state, and is one the country's most prolific locales for growing marijuana. Sheriff Allman talks to hosts Andrew Iden and Dan Szematowicz about keeping the peace in the modern Wild West, managing the steady decriminalization of marijuana on a local level and the right way to police in the 21st Century. JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com Visit DEVIANT's socials: http://www.instagram.com/deviant.podcast http://www.tiktok.com/@deviant.podcast Copyright 2024 Cold Open Media LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices