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Posts published by “Mark Scaramella”

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Caltrans’ Bait & Switch

Dozens of mostly Willits people spoke in opposition to the Caltrans bypass of Willits at last Tuesday's meeting of the Board of Supervisors, specifically the Board's draft letter to Caltrans endorsing the project. Most of…

The Need To Proceed For Speed

Ms. Dillon is a briskly smart, attractive young woman with an important job. She not only has to secure venues ranging from where to park the equipment trucks to film sites, she's got to cool…

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 Agreement Fort Bragg, California…

Dr. Kravis’s Leaking Tank

Wikipedia: “Grease traps (also known as grease interceptors, grease recovery devices and grease converters) are plumbing devices designed to intercept most greases and solids before they enter a wastewater disposal system. … Effectively they are…

With Audits Like These…

With great fanfare last July, Governor Jerry Brown launched an “investigation” into “the circumstances surrounding significant budgetary irregularities at the California Department of Parks and Recreation dating back to at least 2000.” Governor Brown also…

An Accounting Quiz

1. What does CPA stand for? a. Can't Pull Attorneys b. Certified Public Accountant c. Certified Professional Adder-upper d. Certified Public Annoyance   2. What should you ask a CPA before you hire him? a.…

Prisoners Of The Vines

When grapes were grown to make vino ordinaire for regular people to drink with dinner, the vine rows were typically seven or eight feet apart for easy access with a conventional everyday tractor for inspection,…

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