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On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico will sponsor a potluck gathering at 3 p.m. at Hooker Oak Park in Bidwell Park to commemorate the 145th anniversary of the Nome Cult Trail, which was the forced relocation of American Indians from Chico across what is now the Mendocino National Forest to Round Valley in 1863.
The next week, on Saturday, Sept. 13 in the afternoon, the Round Valley Indian Tribes will sponsor a gathering at the Round Valley Reservation in Covelo to mark the completion of the 13th annual retracing of the original 100-mile trek.
Descendants of those who were part of the original relocation and other supporters will walk from Chico to Covelo starting Sunday, Sept. 7, descending down into Round Valley Sept. 13.
The theme for the walk and gatherings is “Honor Their Memory … A Path Not Forgotten.” Both the Chico and Covelo events are free and open to the public.
At the Covelo event there will be presentations by the walkers and a meal starting at about 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Tribal Building, 77826 Covelo Road. From Sept. 7 through Sept. 13, walkers will retrace the original trail, camping out each night along the way.
The tribes welcome the public to join them for all or part of the walk and for the gathering in Covelo on Saturday afternoon.
The removal of American Indians from Chico to the Nome Cult Reservation in 1863 is one of the many forced relocations following the establishment of reservations in northern California in the 1850s.
Several different tribes were moved to the Nome Cult Reservation after it was established in Round Valley in 1856.
In September 1863, 461 American Indians were marched under guard from Chico to the Nome Cult Reservation, nearly 100 miles across the Sacramento Valley and rugged North Coast Ranges. Only 277 tribal members completed the journey. Some were killed, a few escaped, and others were left behind, too sick to go on.
Although the path itself has disappeared, this route is now called the Nome Cult Trail. The most grueling part of the trail passed through what is now the Mendocino National Forest.
The Forest Service has placed interpretive signs along the route to mark places where the tribal members and their military escorts camped. A free brochure and trail map produced by the Forest Service is available from Mendocino National Forest offices for those interested in the route.
The Mendocino National Forest requests that people traveling on forest roads along the trail route be aware and careful of the walkers to ensure their safety.
This year the walkers, many of whom are descendants of those who made the trek in 1863, will begin west of Chico at Irvine Finch Park, located at River Road and State Highway 32, at 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. They will walk west on State Highway 32 and camp at the Buckhorn Campground at Black Butte Lake the first night. For the remainder of the week they will walk across the Mendocino National Forest, following the Nome Cult Trail.
Their planned schedule is:
Monday, Sept. 8, camp at Buckhorn Campground;
Tuesday, Sept. 9, camp at Black Bear Campground;
Wednesday, Sept. 10, camp at Log Springs;
Thursday, Sept. 11, camp at Wells Cabin Campground;
Friday, Sept. 12, camp at Eel River Campground;
Saturday, Sept. 13, walk into Round Valley.
For more information on the Sept. 6 Chico event, please contact Arlene Ward, Chico Mechoopda Tribe, at 530-899-8922, Extension 220. For more information on the walk and the Sept. 13 Covelo event,
please contact Alberta Azbill, Round Valley Indian Tribes at 707-983-6126.
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The California Highway Patrol reported that a Jeep flipped over and caught fire on Highway 29 near Kelseyville Auto Salvage and Tow just after 3:30 p.m.
The Jeep fire sparked a grass fire which burned less than a quarter of an acre, according to Cal Fire, which responded to the scene along with local fire officials.
Lake County Animal Control also was called to respond to the scene because of a dog that was found loose following the collision.
Shortly after the Jeep crash was reported another collision involving a motorcycle took place to the south, according to the CHP.
A total of three people were reported injured, with two being transported to the hospital via REACH and CalStar air ambulance, which used Kit's Corner for a landing zone. A third victim was taken by ambulance to Redbud Community Hospital, officials at the scene reported. At least one person was reported with major injuries.
The Jeep crash blocked the highway and backed traffic up for nearly two miles, the CHP reported.
Traffic was diverted from Highway 29 onto Highway 175 and Highway 281/Red Hills for a few hours while the scene was cleared and firefighters mopped up the fire area.
Shortly before 5 p.m. Cal Fire said that the two fires were contained and that firefighters were mopping up the area.
The roadway was reopened shortly before 6:30 p.m., the CHP reported.
No further information about the injured parties was available late Monday.
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KELSEYVILLE – A home was hit by fire Sunday in the Clear Lake Riviera.
The home, located on Harbor Drive, reportedly burned early Sunday evening, before 6 p.m., according to witnesses.
Kelseyville Fire and Cal Fire were among those responding to the fire, which was reported to have completely engulfed the two-story dwelling at one point.
Wind blew the smoke around the Riviera, which reportedly led to concern that other fires might be in the area.
No further information on the fire or the cause were available late Sunday.
Harold LaBonte contributed to this report.
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The crash occurred shortly after 10 p.m. in front of Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two riders were involved, however it was not clear in the preliminary report if they were riding together on one bike or were riding separately.
CHP, Lake County Sheriff's deputies and fire responded to the scene. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. officials determined one of the riders had died.
The surviving rider was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital by REACH air ambulance, which used Riviera Elementary School as a landing zone, officials reported.
CHP sent an officer to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital to oversee a blood draw on the surviving rider.
The names of the injured rider and the crash victim were not available Sunday night.
Harold LaBonte contributed to this report.
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The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred on Spruce Grove Road a mile and a half east of Highway 29 at Lower Lake at about 12:18 a.m.
A single vehicle collided with a tree and overturned in the middle of the road, CHP reported.
Three people were involved, with one of them hurt badly, according to the CHP.
Cal Fire was requested and REACH was called to transport the crash victim to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. The subject transported to the hospital was reported to be Brian Inglewood.
No further information on injuries or the identities of the other victims involved was available early Monday morning before publication.
Harold LaBonte contributed to this report.
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LAKEPORT – Future Farmers of America and 4-H members from around Lake County wrapped up a year of livestock projects at the annual Junior Livestock Auction.
The event was held Saturday afternoon at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport. It's part of the annual Lake County Fair, which runs through this weekend.
Auction officials reported there were approximately 282 lots in this year's auction, the proceeds of which many young people put toward education and other goals.
Full results and auction tallies will be published as soon as they are prepared.
The Lake County Fair wraps up Sunday evening.
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