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KZYX NewsAudits, Empty Storefronts, Mortars in the Sky - Challenge Willits' New Mayor Journalist Jenn Procacci interviews Willits Mayor Tom Allman about the biggest challenges facing the Gateway to the Redwoods. 2025-05-0606 min
Mendocino News NetworkWomen and Allies to March in Ukiah on SaturdayOn Saturday, January 18th, a sister march to the National Women's March on Washington will take place in downtown Ukiah. Women and their allies will begin at 12 p.m. at the Mendocino County Courthouse, and march to Alex Thomas Plaza, where they will gather to share music and information on a variety of issues pertaining to women’s advocacy and more. Jenn Procacci talks with organizer Lynda McClure. 2025-01-1606 min
KZYX NewsWomen and Allies to March in Ukiah on SaturdayOn Saturday, January 18th, a sister march to the National Women's March on Washington will take place in downtown Ukiah. Women and their allies will begin at 12 p.m. at the Mendocino County Courthouse, and march to Alex Thomas Plaza, where they will gather to share music and information on a variety of issues pertaining to women’s advocacy and more. Jenn Procacci speaks with Lynda McClure, one of the organizers. 2025-01-1606 min
KZYX NewsSustainable Insurance Strategy May Offer Relief to Mendocino County HomeownersMendocino 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.2024-12-3006 min
KZYX NewsBlack Dog Farm Keeps it RealJenn Procacci talks with Caroline Ridice and Catherine Flink of Black Dog Farm and Catering in Willits about their passion for farming and the economic realities faced by small farmers.2024-12-1806 minKZYX NewsRound Valley Skate Park ProjectAugust 14, 2024 — Jenn Procacci interviews Patricia Mera, Project Manager for the Round Valley Skate Park Project, about the endeavor to bring a concrete skate park to the rural community of Round Valley.2024-08-1404 min
KZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Policy Update & Emerald Cup 1st Place Winner, Rebel GrownMay 25, 2023--Join host Jenn Procacci for a policy update with MCA Executive Director Michael Katz, followed by an interview with Emerald Cup 1st Place SunGrown Cannabis Winners, Rebel Grown from Humboldt County.2023-06-0245 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: North Coast Cannabis Economic ImpactMay 11, 2023--Join host Jenn Procacci as she discusses the results of the North Coast Cannabis Economic Impact study with Genine Coleman of Origins Council, and Sonoma State Economics Professor Dr. Robert Eyler.2023-05-1557 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: BokashiApril 13, 2023--Host Jenn Procacci speaks with Cuauhtemoc Villa and Rae Heart of Ground Culture, and Katie Newman of Golden Fig Gardens, about the Bokashi Ball Workshop happening on 4/20.2023-04-1857 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: AB 1111, Mendo Cannabis Tax Relief, and MoreMarch 30, 2023--Host Jenn Procacci speaks with Michael Katz and Genine Coleman about state bill AB 1111, cannabis tax relief in Mendocino County, and the resignation of Mendocino County Cannabis Department Director Kristen Nevadal.2023-04-0450 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Tamara Kislak & Jude ThilmanMarch 16, 2023--Host Jenn Procacci speaks Tamara Kislak and Jude Thilman about upcoming cannabis events in the county and a couple positive policy developments for licensed cultivators.2023-03-2257 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Eileen RussellMarch 2, 2023--Host Jenn Procacci speaks with Eileen Russell, owner of Livingston Organics.2023-03-0354 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Michael Katz and John HaschakFebruary 16, 2023--Host Jenn Procacci provides a policy update, and discusses urgent challenges facing licensed cannabis cultivators with guests Michael Katz, Executive Director of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, and John Haschak, 3rd District Supervisor.2023-03-0157 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Cannabis Show at the County MuseumFebruary 2, 2023--Host Jenn Procacci is joined by Karen Mattson, Chiah Rodriques, Richard Jergenson, and Casey O’Neill, to talk about an upcoming speaker series and show happening at the Mendocino County Museum called Cannabis in Mendocino County: Our Story.2023-02-0357 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Cannabis & Blockchain w/ Lelehnia DuBoisDecember 8, 2022--Host Jenn Procacci is joined by Lelehnia DuBois founder of Humboldt Grace and CCO of Canopyright, a unique blockchain system created to protect legacy cultivators.2022-12-0957 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Tim Blake and Phil CrewsNovember 10, 2022--Host Jenn Procacci speaks first with Tim Blake, found of the Emerald Cup, about the upcoming Harvest Ball. Then she continues her discussion with Phil Crews of Mendocino Family Farm, about breeding and genetics.2022-11-1056 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Local Genetics and the Current Legal MarketOctober 27, 2022--Jenn Procacci hosts four local small cannabis farmers for a deep dive into local genetics. Featuring Patricia Vargas and Forest Gauder from Sun Roots Farm, Joseph Haggard of Emerald Spirit Botanicals, and Phil Crews from Mendocino Family Farm.2022-10-2957 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour with Jenn Procacci: Cannabis SpiritualityOctober 13, 2022--Host Jenn Procacci presents a recording of a panel from 2018's Emerald Cup called, Cannabis Spirituality: Practice, Beliefs, and Laws.2022-10-1759 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour with Jenn Procacci: The Mendocino Cannabis AllianceSeptember 1, 2022--Host Jenn speaks with Chiah and Michael about the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance.2022-09-0257 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour with Jenn Procacci: Cannabis at the FairJuly 7, 2022--Jenn catches listeners up on cannabis policy in Mendocino County and California, the inaugural inclusion of cannabis in the California State Fair, and the Kind Bud Camp Out happening July 9th.2022-07-0958 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour with Jenn Procacci: Upcoming Cannabis EventsJune 23, 2022--Cannabis Hour host Jenn Procacci is joined by Traci Pellar of Mendocino Producer’s Guild, Nikki Lastreto of Mendocino Cannabis Alliance and Swami of Swami Select to cover upcoming cannabis events; the Mendocino Producer’s Guild Farmers Market Series and the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance’s historic inaugural Craft Farmers Auction. Swami and Nikki also discuss their background in the Emerald Triangle and journey from then till now with their grand Swami Select.2022-07-0157 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Veterans and CannabisJune 9, 2022--Host Jenn Procacci is joined by veterans and their allies to discuss how cannabis has improved their lives after service and helped alleviate PTSD.2022-06-1157 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Emerald Cup Founder Tim BlakeMay 26, 2022--Emerald Cup Founder Tim Blake joins Cannabis Hour host Jenn Procacci to discuss the Cup’s inaugural awards ceremony in LA; Cultivator and Emerald Cup award winner Tina Gordon of Moon Made Farms adds her perspective, as well as a recount of the Farmer’s Walk in Hollywood. Nick Smilgys of Mendo Distro gives us the 411 on the upcoming Mendocino Producers Guild farmers markets.2022-05-2757 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Native American Cannabis Culture and PolicyMay 12, 2022--Host Jenn Procacci welcomes Mary Jane Oatman, Joe Montoya and Dan Turbyfill to discuss Native American cannabis culture and policy. Mary Jane Oatman is the founder of Indigenous Cannabis Coalition and publisher of THC (Tribal Hemp and Cannabis Magazine).
Joe Montoya, known as Green Chief, is the tribal cannabis liaison and CEO of Green Chief Farms for the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians at Big Valley Rancheria. Dan Turbyfill is the founder of Turby + Co, a cannabis consulting, advocacy, management and policy organization.2022-05-1857 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Jessica Roemer, Sweet Leaf Joe, and Traci PellarApril 28, 2022--Host Jenn Procacci brings you voices from the local Cannabis Community, with perspectives about the politics, cultivation, economy, uses and culture of Mendocino County’s most talked-about crop. This week she speaks with Jessica Roemer, Sweet Leaf Joe, and Traci Pellar. They talk about the Leggett Fire Water Project, MPG's Farmers Market Series, and the Sweet Leaf Collective.2022-05-0358 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Chiah Rodriques, Michael Katz, and Genine Coleman on Lady BudsApril 14, 2022-- Host Jenn Procacci talks with Chiah Rodriques of Arcanna Flowers, Michael Katz of MCA, and Genine Coleman of Origins Council about the cannabis documentary, Lady Buds.2022-04-1657 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Vegetation Modification Letters w/ Attorney Hannah NelsonMarch 31, 2022--Host Jenn Procacci talks with Attorney Hannah Nelson about the Vegetation Modification Letters that many cultivators have received in Mendocino County.2022-04-0157 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Latest Policy News with Michael KatzMarch 17, 2022--Host Jenn Procacci talks with Michael Katz of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, giving an update on local and state cannabis policy, as well as what's new with the MCA.2022-03-2354 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Artisanal Pre-RollsFebruary 17, 2022--Host Jenn Procacci brings you voices from the local Cannabis Community, with perspectives about the politics, cultivation, economy, uses and culture of Mendocino County’s most talked-about crop. On this episode, Jenn talks with Matt and Sophia of High Rollers Artisanal Pre-Rolls. 2022-02-1957 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Holistic Pest ControlFebruary 3, 2022--Host Jenn Procacci presents an Emerald Cup panel discussion from 2018, called 'Holistic Practices To Control Pests And Plant Pathogens' with spekaers Lydia Abernethy, Ron Whitehurst, Kelly Dunn, and Josh Sarvis. Moderated by Heavy Dayze.2022-02-0553 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Hanna Nelson Attorney and Michael Katz of MCAJanuary 20, 2022--Host Jenn Procacci speaks with Hanna L. Nelson Attorney at Law, and Michael Katz Executive Director of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, about cannabis regulation. With listener calls. 2022-01-2157 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Voices of the Harvest BallDecember 23, 2021--Host Jenn Procacci brings a collection of voices from the Harvest Ball, and Cannabis-themed Holiday songs.2021-12-2758 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour with Jenn Procacci: This Year's Emerald Cup Harvest BallDecember 9, 2021--Host Jenn Procacci hosts a discussion focused on this year's Emerald Cup Harvest Ball, featuring Emerald Cup Founder Tim Blake, Michael Katz of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, Phil from Mendocino Family Farm, Chiah of River Txai Farms and Arcanna Flowers, Blaire of Radicle Herbs, Marty of Martyjuana, and Nate of Higher Heights Farms.2021-12-1457 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour with Jenn Procacci: Thanksgiving Special 2021November 25, 2021--Host Jenn Procacci presents "Growing on the Rez", a piece about the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians and their journey to enter the legal cannabis cultivation space. Followed by two 2018 Emerald Cup Talks: the first with Sunshine Johnston, "Low Impact Winter Farming", and the second with Dan Mar, "Rainwater Catchment and Groundwater Recharge".2021-11-2659 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Cannabis Genetics and BreedingNovember 11, 2021--Host Jenn Procacci plays the Analytical Breeding Programs Panel from the 2018 Emerald Cup, with information about Cannabis genetics and breeding. 2021-11-1357 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Michael Katz on the Equity Grant ProgramOctober 28, 2021-- Jenn Procacci talks with Mendocino Cannabis Alliance Executive Director Michael Katz about changes to the county's Equity Grant Program to assist licensed and aspiring licensed cultivators with grant money.2021-11-0158 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Dan TurbyfillOctober 14, 2021--Host Jenn Procacci speaks with Dan Turbyfill to talk about his experience with the cannabis industry and how he got involved in it.2021-10-2447 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Chris Russo and Chiah Rodriques on LADY BUDSSeptember 30, 2021--Host Jenn Procacci speaks with Chris J. Russo and Chiah Rodriques, director and subject in the upcoming documentary, LADY BUDS.2021-10-0355 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Referendum Aftermath with Michael Katz and Hannah NelsonSeptember 16, 2021--Host Jenn Procacci talks with Michael Katz of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance and Attorney Hannah Nelson about the Supervisors unanimous vote to overturn their own Cannabis Ordinance. 2021-09-2057 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Harvest and Curing with Kevin JodreySeptember 2, 2021--Jenn Procacci brings you a throwback talk with Kevin Jodrey at the 2015 Emerald Cup where he focuses on harvest and curing. Fall is right around the corner! Do you know all the tips and tricks to best preserve your cannabis harvest? 2021-09-0357 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Bruce Robinson on LEEPAugust 19, 2021--Jenn Procacci talks with Bruce Robinson, administrator for the Mendocino County Cannabis Equity Program about LEEP, the Local Equity Entrepreneur Program, which offers grants and benefits for the cannabis community.2021-08-2157 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Effect of Cannabis on Local EconomicsAugust 5, 2021-- Host Jenn Procacci speaks with U.C. Davis researchers to discuss the impact of cannabis on local economics.2021-08-0656 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Attorney Hannah Nelson with Ellen Drell and Kate MarianchildJuly 22, 2021--Host Sarah Reith sits in for Jenn Procacci this week to speak with Cannabis Attorney Hannah Nelson and representatives of "The People's Referendum," Ellen Drell and Kate Marianchild, on current happenings with the cannabis referendums.2021-07-2357 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Traci Pellar and Michael KatzJuly 8, 2021--Jenn Procacci speaks with Traci Pellar of the Mendocino Producers Guild about this weekend's Cannabis Farmer's Market in Laytonville, and Michael Katz of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance about local cannabis policy and his position on the referendum situation in the county.2021-07-0953 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Kristin Nevedal on the Cannabis Equity ProgramJune 24, 2021--Host Jenn Procacci speaks with Mendocino County Cannabis Program Manager, Kristin Nevedal, to discuss her role in the cannabis program, and demystify the cannabis equity program.2021-06-2556 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Lew Chichester and Charles Sargenti on the Cannabis Referendum(s)June 10, 2021--Jenn Procacci talks with Charles Sargenti of Small is Beautiful and Lew Chichester to discuss the referendum movement against 10% cannabis cultivation.2021-06-1257 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Hannah Nelson and Genine Coleman on CEQAMay 27, 2021--Attorney Hannah Nelson and Genine Coleman of the Origins Council talk with host Jenn Procacci about the Origin Council's recent CEQA Report.2021-05-2857 minKZYX Public AffairsThe Cannabis Hour: Ed Denson and Humboldt's Experience with Satellite AbatementMay 13, 2021--Host Jenn Procacci talks with Attorney Ed Denson about Humboldt County's use of Satellite monitoring for Cannabis Abatement, a model that is now being considered for Mendocino County.2021-05-1350 min