Several weeks ago, a reader sent me an email: “Thank you so much for the very thorough article (“Who Closed Mental Health Hospitals In California?”) about the history of mental health issues in California. I…
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SUPERVISOR MULHEREN PROPOSES PAY RAISE FOR CEO ANTLE (Item 4e, Supervisors Agenda, June 25, 2024) “Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of an Employment Agreement Between the County of Mendocino and Darcie Antle to Serve…
A sweeping state audit of Mendocino County practices, including finance, contracts and procurements, and elections, will be conducted over the next 18 months after legislative approval of a bill that now only needs the governor's…
Prompted by questions from an audience member, city staff gave the Ukiah City Council an update on the status of the Palace Hotel Wednesday, though few new details were shared. “There is no additional update,…
Guidiville Rancheria was awarded a fraction of the millions of dollars in public funds it sought to demolish the Palace Hotel. The $200,000 state award was announced in a letter late Wednesday afternoon. It was…
AV FIRE CHIEF Andres Avila told the Community Services District Board on Wednesday that three suspicious wildland fires were started along the roadside of Mountain House Road between Yorkville and Hopland on the mornings of…
A Mendocino County tribe’s scheme to secure millions of dollars in public funds to demolish the historic Palace Hotel is at the center of politically charged strife engulfing the leadership of a state agency. Newly…
On June 14th, a day before Flag Day, Aaron Peskin celebrated his 60th birthday and rallied hundreds of supporters and dozens of dear friends along with a handful of family members, including his wife, Nancy Shanahan…
Despite the shocking and dispiriting last-minute cancellation of the Sierra Nevada Music Festival, this summer holds great warm weather promise. There are many entertainment possibilities and the food scene in Anderson Valley is once again…