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KMUD, our local radio station recently had a conversation with Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman. Allman is concerned about the station’s policy of publishing the directions official vehicles are proceeding when engaged in raids. The California Report picked up this conversation and reported on it a few days ago. KMUD explained to The California Report, a weekly radio magazine, that
Read moreNatural Suncatcher A teasel makes a beautiful cage for this morning’s smoky sun. The Fires are still with us but the firefighters are managing to bring them under control. Evacuation warnings have been lifted for the Cummings and the Leggett area today, July 11. The Paradise fire here in Humboldt is 85% contained. Thank you, firefighters! Today, Governor Schwarzenegger ordered
Read morePhoto From Humboldt Grow Magazine A small but increasingly visible magazine devoted to marijuana began publishing on the North Coast last year. A third issue of Humboldt Grow is due out this month. The major force behind the magazine is a 29 year old from Ukiah, CA and former teaching student at HSU, Eric Sligh. He and two of his
Read moreMoon and Flag Daily Photo I never remember a Fourth without fireworks. Potluck, homemade ice cream, Oohing and Ahhing as streamers of bright red, gold and blue sparks shimmer through velvety dark blue Humboldt nights– that is Independence Day to me. But the Lightning Fires sent like punishment from an angry God for sins committed in my name by a
Read morePhoto taken near Salmon Creek Schoolhouse Do wildfires still burning throughout California pose a serious threat to the animals that live in those lands? The image of a frightened Bambi racing through flaming forestlands has been seared into our hearts as children. Smoky the Bear comic books handed out by forest rangers in classrooms across the nation have just added
Read moreSmoke and Grass–Humboldt is famous for the two The Lightning Fires currently raging throughout Mendocino are now getting better coverage. There are several good maps and CalFire is providing frequent and informative updates. However, in spite of the weather cooperating, the remaining 54 active fires are increasing in size. At this time though, there are no mandatory evacuations just precautionary
Read moreGoogle Map of Miranda Junior High surroundings According to a source on the scene, the house raided by FBI and IRS agents Tuesday, June 24 in Miranda, California was located near the old Miranda Jr. High. The alleged indoor grow may therefore have been subject to the stiffer penalties associated with drugs in a school zone. Approximately 20 agents entered
Read moreSwallowing the Smoke: Birds swoop through a smoky sunrise The normal fires expected this time of year keep coming on top of the massive numbers of blazes caused by last weekend’s lightning. MENDOCINO: Evacuation has been ordered (this is not precautionary) for the Greenfield subdivision, west of Ukiah by the Orr Springs road (click here for a map). There are
Read morePhoto of Pier 2 –the red line shows roughly how far construction had progressed on Pier 3 when the accident occurred. The green circle shows the upper form which is similar to the structure on Pier 3 which collapsed onto its lower deck form yesterday. Yesterday, a foreman for MCM Construction had to be air lifted to Ukiah Valley Hospital
Read morePier Two of the Confusion Hill Bypass Today, a temporary structure on the third pier at Confusion Hill collapsed. The employee of MCM Construction, Inc. dropped 30 feet onto a lower deck below. He suffered terrible injuries and had to be taken by helicopter to receive medical attention. The accident happened midday during building of the new multi-million dollar complex
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