Sarah Reith

News Reporter

Sarah is an experienced and skilled journalist, having worked for the Ukiah Daily Journal, The Willits News and the Mendo Voice. Prior to joining the news team, she was a programmer for Women’s Voices, which was founded by Val Muchowski. She also filled in when needed on weather spots and pledge drives.

Now Sarah is a regular part of the KZYX news team and she brings a positive outlook and enthusiasm to covering our very large county.

Sarah Reith getting a front seat on a story.

"Like the first day of school again"

By • Feb 17, 2021

February 16, 2021 — The Ukiah Unified School District is opening up to a hybrid model of some in-person instruction for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade today. Pre-Kindergartners through second graders, fifth graders at Eagle Peak Middle School, and sixth graders at Pomolita Middle School, as well as some special day classes throughout the district. will be back in the classroom two days a week.There are no fifth graders at Pomolita, and the sixth grade at Eagle Peak will start the hybrid model next week.

2/10/2020 2nd District Supervisor Candidate Maureen "Mo" Mulheren

By • Feb 12, 2020
KZYX

Listen here to KZYX's interview with 2nd District Supervisor Candidate Mo Mulheren.

Campaign website: https://www.mo4mendo.com/

There are three County Supervisor seats up for election in Mendocino County on March 3rd: 1st District (Potter Valley, Redwood Valley, Talmage), 2nd District (Ukiah), and 4th District (Fort Bragg and northern Mendocino).

2/6/2020 1st District Supervisor Candidate Glenn McGourty

By • Feb 7, 2020

Listen here to KZYX's interview with 1st District Supervisor Candidate Glenn McGourty. 

Campaign website: https://www.mcgourtyfor1st.com/

There are three County Supervisor seats up for election in Mendocino County on March 3rd: 1st District (Potter Valley, Redwood Valley, Talmage), 2nd District (Ukiah), and 4th District (Fort Bragg and northern Mendocino).

Mendocino River Fire Damage Stirs Scientific Curiosity At UC Hopland Research Center

By • Aug 6, 2018
University of California Hopland Research and Extension Center

About two-thirds of the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center was burned as the River Fire moved onto the 5,358 acre ranch. All homes and structures were saved along with the ranch animals thanks to the efforts of staff, neighbors, CAL FIRE and the Hopland Fire Protection District.

New Mendocino Fire Near Covelo Spreads Rapidly, Triggers Mandatory Evacuation

By • Jul 31, 2018
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

A third wildland fire was reported east of Covelo in northeastern Mendocino County on Tuesday evening, prompting an immediate mandatory evacuation. CAL FIRE dubbed the the new blaze the Eel Fire.

Thursdays at 1:30pm: A new series explores what it's like to be homeless in Mendocino County.

By • Jun 6, 2018

Thursdays at 1:30! Created and produced by Sarah Reith of KZYX news, a new short series featuring voices of homeless and recently homeless people living in our county. This eight-part series explores the experiences of Mendocino Counties homeless and recently homeless. Much is said about them, but we don't often hear from them about where they sleep, what threatens them, how they feed themselves, and the challenges and obstacles they face. This show began with a 30 minute pilot about the recommendations of Dr Marbut, a consultant hired by the county to advise on how to manage homelessness.

When Children Suffer Abuse Or Neglect At Home, On KZYX Rural Resilience

By • Mar 29, 2018

For this episode of Rural Resilience, Sarah Reith sits in for Alyson Bailey. Her guest is Anne Molgaard, Chief Operating Officer of Mendocino County Health and Human Services.

Ukiah Sanitation District Board Election Forum

By • Oct 31, 2017

We hear from the Sanitation District Board candidates of

   the November 7, 2017 election.  

Ukiah Sanitation District Board Election Forum

By • Oct 31, 2017

We hear from the Sanitation District Board candidates of

   the November 7, 2017 election.  

More Smoke On The Way For Mendocino

By • Sep 5, 2017
courtesy of Cal Fire Mendocino Unit

 

The air quality in Mendocino County is likely to be affected by wildfires for weeks to come, according to the Mendocino County Air Quality District. 

 

Ongoing high pressure and northerly winds are expected to continue bringing smoke from southern Oregon and Northern California until the fires are out and southwest winds bring cooler temperatures.