In a stunning turn of events, city-supported plans of an investor to transform the historic Palace Hotel into a commercial anchor for downtown Ukiah have collapsed. Jitu Ishwar, the current owner of the derelict hotel…
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When I read that the New York Times was disbanding its sport department, I gulped. One more nail in the coffin of conventional news media. So long newspapers. Hello web. Hard to believe the world…
A Mover and a Shaker in Mendocino County Wines Lived a Life of Deep Roots and Forward-Thinking, Legendary North Coast vintner Paul Dolan died at his home on June 26, 2023. His life traced back…
Noble Waidelich answers the call as any good insurance agent might. Waidelich is pleasant and professional, remaining calm even after learning the caller seeks a possible update about a sexual assault allegation made exactly one…
Rivino Winery is a happening Ukiah Valley showcase on the eastside of Highway 101. It is a wine tasting and entertainment venue with swag. Beyond the tasting room is a tent-covered performance area with a…
Sales tax revenue continues to slip in the city of Ukiah, the region’s retail hub, and Mendocino County as a whole, presenting new challenges for local government agencies. Ukiah city officials said they expect a…
Chris Awad’s career as a Mendocino Coast police officer was stellar before his errors in judgment crashed in on him. By the time he turned 30, Awad was twice honored as “Officer of the Year”…