KZYX Mendocino County Remembered

Mollie E. Moore, Mendocino City: Spring pleasures 31.03.2024 5:06 ↓

An eloquent appreciation of the special beauty of living on the Mendocino Coast.

Aldah Nunn Rooks, Town of Christine in Anderson Valley: Murder in the family 24.03.2024 5:04 ↓

Sad tales of an unlucky family in the late 1800's.

Tom Jimerson: Importance of family for the Pomo 17.03.2024 5:12 ↓

A strong statement about the ethics of Pomo families.

John Snider, Covelo: Haley’s comet 10.03.2024 5:14 ↓

The sighting of Haley's comet in 1910 terrifies a stock driver.

Leo Sanders, Philo: Angora goats 03.03.2024 5:05 ↓

The practice and pride in the skills of raising goats in Anderson Valley.

Dan Jensen, Pt. Arena: Smoking opium 25.02.2024 5:35 ↓

"Hitting the bamboo" and drinking "Jackass" at the turn of the 20th Century in Point Arena.

George Hee, Mendocino: Coming from China 18.02.2024 5:06 ↓

The story of the family that built the temple of Kwan Tai in Mendocino Village.

David Warren Ryder, Potter Valley: Revival meetings 11.02.2024 5:05 ↓

Traveling evangelists provide surprising winter entertainment

William Robertson, Covelo; Myrtle LeValley, Kibesillah; Annie Michaels, Duffy: Home Remedies 04.02.2024 5:17 ↓

Lively and useful recollections about home remedies.

Bey Barnwell, Branscomb: Playing the violin 28.01.2024 4:47 ↓

The heart-breaking story of a lumberman who yearns to be a classical musician.

Lura Reed McKinley, Mina: Homesteading and a Winter burial 21.01.2024 5:31 ↓

The hardships of living and dying in the northeast corner of Mendocino County in the early 1900's.

Tom Moungovan, Point Arena: Talking about Abalone and blacksmiths in winter 14.01.2024 4:44 ↓

Anecdotes about livelihoods on the Mendocino Coast

Irene Carlson, Fort Bragg: Finnish theatres and sauna 07.01.2024 4:49 ↓

The Finnish immigrants to the Mendocino Coast create elaborate entertainments for their community in the early 20th century. 

Chester Mack, Comptche: Up a stump by a wild boar 31.12.2023 5:03 ↓

A young boy encounters a dangerous critter on his way to school.

Remembrances of Christmases Past, Part 3 24.12.2023 5:43 ↓

Melissa Kendrick, Anderson Valley & Ukiah; Lena Meshishnek, Comptche; Elise Pimental, Covelo; and Ruth Hood, Little River all relate their memories of Christmas in Mendocino County in the early 1900's. More of these wonderful stories are Episodes #37 & #38, Remembrances of Christmases Past Parts 1 & 2. 

Blanche Brown, Philo: Peddlers 17.12.2023 5:04 ↓

Itinerant salesmen and the first cars in the county. 

Monte Bloyd, Anderson Valley: Gambling & Robbery 10.12.2023 4:48 ↓

An emphatic account of crime and punishment.

Hattie Kerr, Bell Springs: Getting & making food 03.12.2023 5:15 ↓

Providing for a remote homestead in the early 1900's.

Mart Hurt, Covelo: Cattle & Indians ` 26.11.2023 5:24 ↓

A story about he herding of both cattle and Indians into Round Valley.

Caspar Hexberg, Fort Bragg: Steam schooners 19.11.2023 4:53 ↓

A port captain explains the complexities of loading and shipping lumber in the early 1900's.

Elsie Farnsworth, Navarro Flat: Smoking salmon 12.11.2023 5:07 ↓

Preparing the delicious bounty of the Mendocino Coast.

Tom Jameson, Redwood Valley: Panthers & Grizzly Bears 05.11.2023 5:08 ↓

Terrifying tales of protecting stock from dangerous predators.

Elsie Allen, Ukiah Valley: Rediscovering her basket weaving art 29.10.2023 5:11 ↓

An inspiring story from an extraordinary woman reclaiming her Pomo heritage.

James Brashear, Willits: Railroading 22.10.2023 4:46 ↓

A proud lifelong railroad man talks about his career.

Aldine Gorman, Greenwood: The “River Drive” 15.10.2023 5:01 ↓

A thrilling and lyrical recounting of getting the logs down the river.