HappyDay: ‘Cherry Trees Are Blooming’
“Spring mania is full upon me and I relish the challenge of the work, the soreness in my muscles that speaks of jobs well done.”
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Traffic Stop at Williams Turns Up Pickup Bed Packed With Marijuana
What started as a speeding stop on I-5 turned into a marijuana surprise after officers say they found this hidden in this pickup bed.
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Read moreHappyDay: 10th Wedding Anniversary
“Ma was a socialist through and through, and she instilled the beliefs of community contribution and shared effort into my soul.”
Read moreMulti-Agency Raid on Humboldt Cannabis Site Uncovers Far More Than Illegal Weed
What started as an investigation into stolen vehicles with altered VINs led authorities to an illegal cannabis operation Thursday where they found automatic weapons, nearly $20,000 in cash, and three workers believed to be victims of labor trafficking.
Read morePlanning Commission Backs Briceland Cannabis Nursery With Zoning Change
Fish and Wildlife asked for a fence. The applicant pushed back.
Read moreHappyDay: ‘Nothing About This is Easy’
“I used to think I could do all the work, reveling in the spirit of rugged individualism and neglecting to grasp the true nature of community and shared effort.”
Read moreHappyDay: Winter Farming Creates Logistical Challenges
“Some winters we lose more than we win and I become discouraged.”
Read more‘Little death bombs’: Illegal cannabis farms poison California’s forests. Who’s cleaning them up?
‘Little death bombs’: Illegal cannabis farms poison California’s forests. Who’s cleaning them up? By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A trash pile surrounded by barbed wire to keep bears out sits at an illegal cannabis site in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on Nov. 12, 2025. Photo by Fred Greaves for
Read moreCDFW Reports Hundreds of Cannabis Enforcement Actions Targeting Environmental Violations in 2025
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reports awarding nearly $30 million in grants, conducting hundreds of compliance visits, and documenting more than 2,000 environmental impacts tied to licensed and illicit cannabis cultivation in 2025.
Read moreHappyDay: ‘I Step Into the Role of the Mendocino County Farmers Market Association President’
“One of my main roles in life is to serve as a connector, and I’m stoked to spend more time navigating between efforts and working to sew a stronger tapestry of local food, beneficial land-use practices, economic benefits and good eating and fellowship.’
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