By far the most interesting topic discussed at the Board of Supervisors meeting this past Tuesday, Jan. 9 was not even on the agenda. It arose during public comment, when numerous military veterans addressed the…
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OK, here’s your civics quiz for the week. Who said the following? “It is no limitation upon property rights or freedom of contract to require that when men receive from government the privilege of doing…
Christmas is nearly here and the New Year is just around the corner. I'm shame-faced as I just haven't had the time to get shopping done, send out cards, etc. So I'm going to be…
A major item under discussion at the Board of Supervisors meeting this past Tuesday was a full-scale hearing on proposed fee increases wished-for by 16 different County departments. Historically, the County typically holds these fee…
If you haven’t had the opportunity be sure and read Mike Geniella’s excellent piece on David Colfax, former long-time Mendocino County Supervisor, who passed away recently. The old saying about someone who does not suffer…
It appears we all made it through another week which is no insignificant accomplishment in these perilous, unsettled times. It's impossible not to recognize the seemingly institutional dysfunction in the governing process of this county.…
Last week, the Laytonville Area Municipal Advisory Council (LAMAC) unanimously approved a letter-statement recognizing and thanking businesses, non-governmental organizations, and non-profits for their efforts in providing much-needed basic food supplies in our community. Serving on…