FROM DAVID HELVARG’S new book, “The Golden Shore,” an AVA recommended read: “North of Gualala is Anchor Bay and its beach where rumrunners used to drop their loads during Prohibition. Another half hour up the…
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UNION BUSTING WITH BANKRUPTCY On Thursday, March 7, Coast Hospital CEO Wayne Allen issued the following press release. “Mendocino Coast Hospital Files Bankruptcy Motion To Reject Current Union Contract; To Seek Negotiations On A New…
PAINFUL LAYOFFS FOR WILLITS SCHOOLS By Jennifer Poole , Willits Weekly www.facebook.com/WillitsWeekly The Willits school board OKd issuing pink slips for 11.5 teachers at its meeting last night — well, the equivalent in hours of 11.5…
THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT is investigating a woman who may be responsible for Monday morning's Fircrest apartment fires in Ukiah. She may also have set structure fires in Merced, as many as a dozen fires there…
THE WILLITS BYPASS, AN EXCHANGE THE BYPASS IS GREAT… Editor, You know, for the entire 40 years or so that I have been lucky to call this county home, I’ve been struck by the absurdity…
Dennis C. O’Brien v. County of Mendocino, Raley’s, et al First Cause Of Action: Unlawful Interference With Freedom Of Speech 1. Plaintiff Dennis C. O’Brien is a competent adult and a resident of Mendocino County.…
BACK IN JANUARY, ANIMAL CONTROL took possession of three Laytonville horses on accusations that the animals had been mistreated. DA David Eyster said Monday he will not prosecute the owner. “Based on my review of…
THE SF CHRON of 26 February featured a front-page story on Boontling called "Famous Last Words — Boontling speakers sad to see celebrated local dialect fade away." And, above the fold, a color photo of…
GETTING RID OF ROSE (Milton’s Welfare) by Debra Keipp Della is one of a handful of women who ride horses in Point Arena. I'm one, too. We walk some, ride some, enjoying the town and…