An organization that tracks local Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions said it believes at least 19 people were detained in the last two days across the Rogue Valley during law enforcement raids of marijuana farms.

For the second time this week, Class 5A Crater swept a 6A team in Southern Oregon Conference volleyball play on Thursday.

The Comets (7-3, 5-0), ranked No. 4 in 5A, clubbed Grants Pass 25-18, 25-20, 25-15 at Heater-Newman Memorial Gymnasium two nights after sweeping North Medford.

It was the sixth-straight victory for Crater.

The first two sets were close throughout, but the Comets left no doubt in the third, jumping out to an 18-6 lead.

I’ve been captivated with Crater Lake National Park ever since my initial visit 70 years ago when first gazing in awe at the most beautiful deep blue lake on the planet.

Although I was only 5 years old, I never forgot that trip to the majestic site. Our parents piled us five siblings into our old Plymouth station wagon and headed out early one morning from our rustic home along Waters Creek near Wonder.

Food, music and dances from around the world will bring people together for the Multicultural Fair on Saturday in Medford's Pear Blossom Park.

A celebration of the cultural heritage of Rogue Valley residents, the fair will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

A variety of musicians will perform throughout the day, including an alphorn band, an eastern European band and taiko drummers.