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Sheri Quinn

The Northern California crab fishery suffered major economic losses, multi millions of dollars during the  2015-2016 season, when it was closed part of the season due to high levels of the neurotoxin domoic acid detected in crabs.  It was declared a fisheries disaster and federal relief is finally in sight.  However, it might not be enough.  Fisherman Scott Hockett explains. 

O. Hope McKenney

The parade started down the middle of state street, escorted by motorcyclists flying large rainbow flags and controlling traffic. There was no permit to parade down the center of the street. Soon the police showed up and respectfully asked the celebrants to use the sidewalk instead. The marchers made their way back to the sidewalk and walked two more blocks to Alex Thomas Plaza in the center of downtown.

Ukiah Winter Shelter Closed For The Season

May 1, 2018

May 1, 2018 -- The Ukiah Winter Shelter closed on Monday, April 30.  On Friday afternoon, I went by to talk with guests about what they'll do next. I found a wide range of stories, from the man who found a place and a job, to another who is disabled and can't find either. One woman talked about how she is "no stranger to travel," and said that she always tries to make sure she is around people who are aware of her health conditions. Another man said he'd gotten his life together, thanks to services provided at the shelter.

Alan Rodier is running for 5th District Supervisor in Mendocino County. Tune in to hear this profile of Rodier and what you might expect from him as supervisor. 

More Local News

Don Blankenship is an unlikely hero to the working class.

President Trump announced Tuesday that he has decided to exit a 2015 six-nation agreement in which Iran agreed to limit its production of nuclear weapons material.

"I am announcing today that the United States will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal," Trump said.

He said the U.S. will re-impose economic sanctions that were lifted as part of the U.S. commitments made in the deal.

The U.S. has been repeatedly waiving sanctions that curtail Iran's oil sales but those sanctions waivers face a Saturday deadline, prompting Trump's move Tuesday.

In late April, to celebrate his 85th Birthday Willie Nelson released an album of eleven original songs. There aren’t many artists you can say that about. The album is called Last Man Standing and is full of Willie’s signature humor and wisdom. The songs navigate themes of aging, loss, and mortality, but the album isn’t dark. It suggests sunniness in the face of loneliness and grief. Willie Nelson’s 73rd album is called Last Man Standing, the track we’re hearing is Me And You.

Three weeks ago, things in Armenia were proceeding roughly as expected.

Serzh Sargsyan had just followed his two terms as president by winning election as the country's prime minister, largely on the strength of his ruling Republican Party. He had been in power for a decade, and recent constitutional changes to boost the premier's authority had made the office an enticing way to retain that power while still observing term limits.

Sheri Quinn

The Northern California crab fishery suffered major economic losses, multi millions of dollars during the  2015-2016 season, when it was closed part of the season due to high levels of the neurotoxin domoic acid detected in crabs.  It was declared a fisheries disaster and federal relief is finally in sight.  However, it might not be enough.  Fisherman Scott Hockett explains. 

Fair housing advocates are suing the Department of Housing and Urban Development to compel it to follow a rule meant to help prevent segregation and comply with the Fair Housing Act. The suit, which also names HUD Secretary Ben Carson, was filed Tuesday morning.

Political ads in Georgia's Republican gubernatorial primary this year may be the most charged of any intraparty battle around the country, especially when it comes to guns.

One ad shows former state Sen. Hunter Hill at a shooting range loading one gun, eyes steady on the camera, and firing another.

"We don't need a carry permit," Hill says, "the only thing we need as Americans is the U.S. Constitution. And as governor, I won't give an inch on our Second Amendment."

The woman in the brown burqa stood at the gate of court complex as men in suits shouldered past. With one hand, she clutched her son, and in the other, a piece of paper scrawled with a name.

The district police officer gave it to her when she complained about her husband's abuse. He told her to present it at the entrance of the sprawling court administration that serves the Swat Valley. Noorshad Begum couldn't read it, being illiterate.

She handed it to a court guard.

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. has opened an investigation into the allegations against New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

Following a New Yorker article published Monday evening in which four women accused him of nonconsensual physical violence, Schneiderman said he will step down at the close of business on Tuesday.

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Program Showcase

Rodents of Unusual Size

May 5, 2018

To hear this interview with Quinn Costello, editor & a co-producer of RODENTS OF UNUSUAL SIZE, click on this link:  https://forthright.media/2018/05/03/rodents-of-unusual-size/

On Monday, May 7 at 9 am, join Johanna Wildoak on Wildoak Living. The topic of the program will be one that impacts everyone living or traveling through our beautiful county: The health and sustainability of our county roads, public transit, bike and pedestrian paths.  Johanna’s guest will be Dan Gjerde, 4th district  Supervisor for Mendocino County. They will talk about two ballot measures coming up in June and November that will affect how much money our county can spend to improve local roads as well as public bus service and bike/pedestrian paths: SB1 and Proposition 69.

Child & Family Services

California

H.O.P.E

Counseling for Fire Survivors

Mission: 

The California H.O.P.E. team provides Redwood Valley Complex Fire crisis counseling and disaster recovery assistance to Mendocino County residents through community-based outreach.

What we can do: