Photo of the Week: San Pedro cactus flower

A beautiful bloom on a San Pedro cactus growing in a flower pot in Redwood Valley.
The grape harvest is starting early across Mendocino and Lake Counties

The grape harvest is starting early across Mendocino and Lake Counties. Wine broker Christian Klier tells the Press Democrat that the season is about 2 weeks ahead of normal after our warm spring. He also says the
A new place to grab a bite in Ukiah

A new place to grab a bite in Ukiah. The Habit Burger & Grill has started work at the site of the old Denny’s on Pmeroy Street. The developers have been working on the project for more
Cal Fire has a message ahead of the Fourth of July

Cal Fire has a message ahead of the Fourth of July. Leave the fireworks to the pros. In seconds, fireworks become a life-altering injury and can ks spark preventable fires and send thousands of people to the
July gardening in Mendocino County means keeping up while you look ahead

Water deep, run the drip and plant now for a fall you can’t picture yet.
Judge shoots down Trump’s homeless funding shift: ‘The hallmark of unreasoned decision making’

In a legal win for California, a federal judge rejected President Trump’s efforts to funnel money away from permanent homeless housing.
A Northern California school is dropping its “Indians” mascot

A Northern California school is dropping its “Indians” mascot because of a new state law banning certain Native American names for public school mascots. After nearly one hundred years, Marysville High School in Yuba County will no
California is now the first state to require large chain restaurants to show if their menu items contain any of the top nine food allergens.

California is now the first state to require large chain restaurants to show if their menu items contain any of the top nine food allergens. Under new legislation, restaurants with 20 or more locations must list if
If you’re heading to Fort Bragg’s Fourth of July fireworks

If you’re heading to Fort Bragg’s Fourth of July fireworks, plan for traffic changes Saturday night. Starting at 9:15 p.m., several streets around Noyo Harbor will close, and traffic control officers will direct vehicles at key Highway
If you’re planning to use fireworks this 4th of July

If you’re planning to use fireworks this 4th of July, remember they’re only legal in limited areas, including the City of Lakeport. Safe and Sane fireworks may be used from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Saturday,