FERNDALE --Megan Earley singled sharply up the middle on the first pitch of Friday's title game, and Ferndale's offense ignited again. The Wildcats batted around in both the first and fifth innings, scored three runs on a two-out rally in another

The new prep baseball and softball seasons open today with Empire teams in the section playoffs and North Bay League squads face a challenging climb against some of the East Bay’s best.

SPECIAL EVENTS Thursday, May 24 - Morning yoga, 9 a.m., bring your mat. Little River Spa, 7901 N.

Summer outdoor music festivals offer plentiful listening opportunities, fresh air and a chance to catch up with festival-only friends. Festival season's here from Old Sac's Memorial Day weekend fest to S.F.'s Hardly Strictly in fall,there are chances to tap, clap and even camp amid musical experiences

The following items were compiled from reports prepared by law enforcement agencies. Reports are calls for service or other complaints by area citizens, which may only reflect one point of view. Not all reports result in either an arrest or a citation.

Summertime memories are best made casually—the late-night walks, the impromptu skinny-dipping sessions, the boozy kisses and the houses full of friends. But planning your summer is key also, if only to make sure you don't miss the best that the North Bay has to offer.

SHERIFF'S REPORTS The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office: BOOKED -- Elliot J.

Ukiah Daily Journal The public is invited to join veterans, students and members of the community who participated in Mendocino County's annual Veteran's History Project to a reception at 4 p.

A Berkeley icon celebrates 35 years at a camp that welcomes everyone — if not their vices. by Rachel Swan If publicists can be trusted, then at least one kid was politely ostracized from Camp Winnarainbow in the organization's 35-year history. His crime?… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

HWY. 101 DELAYS -- Drivers can expect five-minute delays on Highway 101 between East Side Road and the Cal Fire station from 11 a.