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Mendocino County Today: Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Resignation Letter;
County Less Broke;
Police Calls;
Gun Yes, Vote No;
Doctor Visit;
High-CBD Cannabis;
Well Water;
Paranoia;
Pollination Sculpture;
Big Tree;
Free Shrimp Boy;
Coal Mining

Off the Record (May 21, 2014)

EXCELLENT account on the Mother Jones website by a pioneer HumCo pot grower about how the dream of back-to-the-land, grow-your-own self-sufficiency has become a hydra-headed, destructive monster. “From dawn to dusk, the woods roared grotesquely…

Valley People (May 21, 2014)

A YOUNG MAN, still not identified, was killed Saturday morning when he was hit by a falling tree limb a little after 9am at the Scharffenberger Winery, Philo. The victim and another man were trimming…

Letters (May 21, 2014)

According to Phil Frisbee, as reported in the Willits News, Caltrans plans to dig up 100,000 cubic yards of soil from the south end of Willits and dump it on the wetlands on the north end of town. They intend to start “as soon as site conditions allow.” This translates to: “As soon as that muddy, old wetlands dries up enough to support heavy equipment, we are going to take steps to kill it.”

Fire Season/Fire Tips

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has declared Monday as the official start to this year's fire season and has boosted staffing in response. According to Cal Fire, the agency "transitioned into fire…

Hit&Run Goes BATS!

Mendocino Stories & Music Series presents: Hit and Run Theater in June Mendocino Stories and Music Series welcomes back Hit and Run Theater & Friends for two nights of improvised fun, games and skits. They…

Color and Clay

A Group Show featuring Myra Latkin – Watercolor Josh Latkin – Ceramic Vessels Rita Crane – Color Photography Carolyn Latkin – Inlaid Ceramics June 13, 2014 – September 4, 2014 Meet the Artists! Friday, June…

Artists Won’t Look Back Much Longer

Artists Look Back Closes May 25 A portrait of our times: Mendocino County Art Association's 60th year invites reflection, celebration by Roberta Werdinger The Grace Hudson Museum will host a special weekend of events on…

The MEP Is Gonna Getcha

CHP Shifts Into High Gear To Keep Everyone Safe On The Roads For Memorial Day As the public prepares for Memorial Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists to buckle up, drive…

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