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Posts published by “Justine Frederiksen”

AV Schools Phone-Free

Some Mendocino County students were asked to do the “unthinkable” this week when school began — put their phones away all day. “I saw students walking and talking instead of with their heads down and…

Who Is The Best First Boss?

Before the Ukiah Costco opened for business in 2018, I talked with then-General Manager Michael Wiederholt as his employees were running around getting the store ready for customers. When one of those employees, 18-year-old Ashtyn…

Road Trips In A Van

Much of my childhood was spent in a van, especially the 1968 Chevy that my parents drove across California, Nevada and Arizona. I remember feeling trapped and bored on those trips, spending countless hours staring…

Some Kids Don’t Want To Leave Their Hometown

At a high school graduation one year, I was talking with a teacher about the kids who don’t want to move away. While so many of their classmates can’t wait to leave, some kids are…

Ukiah Sees ‘Significant Declines’ In Sales Tax Revenues

As staff members are ramping up work on the city’s next spending plan, City Manager Sage Sangiacomo reported earlier this month that revenues have taken a significant downturn in the past year. “On a quarterly…

Ukiah Police Chief Candidates

Three candidates remained in the running for the Ukiah police chief position last week as what was expected to be the final round of interviews was conducted Friday, according to one of the local applicants.…

Day Tripping: Waterfall Weather

Given the soaking rains Mendocino County received last week and the sunny skies being delivered this week, right now is a perfect time to visit local waterfalls. As proof, take the lovely one inside Russian…

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