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UKIAH, Calif. – It was an intense opening night under the lights for the first race of the Ukiah Speedway last Friday, April 26, with racing action being exciting in all divisions.
The racing action kicked off with a lot of new faces around the pit area.
The fast time in the Beg Box stock went to Brody Petrie, who also went on to win the main event. The heat race win in the Beg Box Stock went to Cole Brown of Ukiah.
The box stock action was fun to watch, with some drivers move up this year to the box stock division from the Beg Box Stock division last year.
The fast time in the Box Stock Division was set by Kaiden Butler, with the main event win going to Daniel Whitley, with heat race wins going to Ryann Taylor and Joel Myers Jr.
In the 250 division it was Ren Eberhart who set fast time with the main event win going to Lucas Tellstrom of Ukiah and the heat race wins going to Mickey Camacho and Dylan Washburn.
The action continued on in the 500 division with the fast time going to Darrin Snider of Kelseyville who then suffered mechanical problems in the heat that prevented him from running the main event.
The main event win went to Marissa Polizzi, who also won a heat race and the second heat race win went to Michael Britton.
Go-kart racing action continues this next Friday at 6:30 p.m., with the second night of exciting go-kart action at Ukiah Speedway go-karts.
The racing action will include 500s, 250s, Beginner Box Stock and Box Stocks.
For complete event details and more event information please visit www.ukiahspeedway.com and like the speedway on Facebook.
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Question: I am a conservation advocate and an avid wildlife photographer.
Over the last several years, I have been photographing birds and landscape views of Southern California's wildlife areas. I am interested in expanding this documentation with video, and in particular aerial video taken from a remote-controlled electric helicopter.
While I am very aware of the need to not disturb or harass local wildlife, I am wondering if there are regulations that restrict or prohibit the use of RC-aircraft in or around the perimeter of ecological reserves and conservation areas? (Bill K.)
Answer: There is no general prohibition against using radio-controlled “vehicles” in wildlife areas (California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 550). However, in ecological reserves, prohibitions against: 1) disturbing any bird, mammal, etc.; 2) operating vehicles; and 3) operating any type of aircraft or hovercraft without permission may apply (CCR Title 14, sections 630(a)(1) & (a)(4) and (a)(17)).
There also is a provision that prohibits the use of any motorized, hot-air, or unpowered aircraft or other device capable of flight or any earth orbiting imaging device to locate or assist in locating big game mammals beginning 48 hours before and continuing 48 hours after any big game hunting season in the same area (CCR Title 14, section 251(a)).
In addition, a permit could be required if there are concerns your aircraft will “ … herd or drive… or disrupt animal’s normal behavior patterns, which includes, but is not limited to breeding, feeding or sheltering …”
Under federal regulations, this may be illegal if you are using the video for any commercial purpose. Under current federal aviation rules, using unmanned aircraft — what commonly are referred to as drones — for commercial purposes is prohibited in the United States.
Please contact the regional manager for the area you intend to visit for information on the application of these laws. For a list of contact numbers available, please go to www.dfg.ca.gov/regions/ .
Serving abalone at a fundraiser
Question: My husband and I are residents of both Humboldt and Sutter counties. We occasionally dive for abalone in Humboldt where we live. If we don't consume them right away, we freeze them whole in the shell as the local game warden advised us years ago.
I also work for a nonprofit hospice in Sutter County and they are having a fundraiser in May at a private house, where many of our staff will prepare appetizers for 100 guests. I want to prepare abalone appetizers from three abalone that we already have tagged and frozen from last season.
The event is being professionally catered for the meal and dessert and so they are selling tickets, but no one is paying for or making money from the abalone I want to cook. The abalone is such a minuscule part of the meal. I just want to make sure I am allowed to bring it to an event like this and I was not able to find anything specific about that in the regulations. Please advise. Thank you. (Amy M., RN)
Answer: Sport-taken abalone may not be bought, sold, bartered or traded (Fish and Game Code, section 7121.) If sport-taken abalone are used for a nonprofit fundraising dinner, then the cost of attending the dinner must be advertised as a requested donation to the organization putting on the dinner.
In your situation, if you are just providing a few abalone for an appetizer, and as long as the dinner is not advertised to contain abalone in order to sell more tickets to the fundraising dinner, then I think that would be OK. However, you should contact your local game warden where you will be having the dinner to confirm they are in agreement.
Running dogs with GPS for pigs and coons?
Question: Since bear and bobcat hunting with hounds is now banned in the state of California, can we still use GPS collars on hounds for hunting pigs, coons, etc.? (Dean C.)
Answer: You may use dogs to hunt raccoons and pigs, however, the use of GPS collars is prohibited (CCR Title 14, section 265(d)(2)).
Poke poling – need a license?
Question: Do I need a fishing license to poke pole for monkey-faced eels? (Anonymous)
Answer: Yes, the only exceptions are if you are 15 years old or younger or if you are fishing from a public pier or the most seaward jetty of a public harbor. Otherwise a fishing license is required and all regular fishing regulations apply.
Carrie Wilson is a marine environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. While she cannot personally answer everyone’s questions, she will select a few to answer each week in this column. Please contact her at
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COBB, Calif. – The Friends of Boggs Mountain group is offering a nature hike on the Interpretive Trail on Saturday, April 27, at 9 a.m.
This is an opportunity to get some exercise, enjoy a hike, and note what is going on in the world of nature in the forest.
The Interpretive Trail has more than 50 signs identifying the plants, shrubs, trees, mosses and wildflowers encountered on the path.
Every season has its special gifts, so the focus of this walk will be seeking out wildflowers as well as other signs of spring.
The 1.3-mile hike will be on moderate terrain and will be led by Darlene Hecomovich.
Wear study shoes, dress appropriately for weather conditions, and bring water and enthusiasm.
Meet at the parking lot kiosk promptly at 9 a.m.
The forest entrance is located on Highway 175 just one and a half miles north of Cobb Village (Google Maps: http://goo.gl/maps/ZbF0j ). Turn at the blue State Fire Station/Boggs Mountain Forest sign.
For further information phone Darlene Hecomovich at 707-928-5591 or email at
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Join Lakeside Wellness Center’s Tai Chi instructor Arch Kottler, along with individuals around the globe, as they celebrate World Tai Chi/Qi Gung Day, Saturday, April 27.
Kottler will hold a free outdoor Tai Chi class on the lawns of the Healing House directly below the Wellness Center, 5196 Hill Road East, Lakeport, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Spectators and Tai Chi enthusiasts are welcome to join in the global health and healing celebration.
When attending the April 27 event at Sutter Lakeside please use right rear lower parking lot and follow signs to the Healing House.
Kottler offers weekly Tai Chi classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the SPMF Lakeside Wellness Center.
For more information on World Tai Chi and Chi Gung Day, visit http://worldtaichiday.org or call the Wellness Center at 707-262-5171.