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Verily, Verily Veri-Trax

It was all circumstantial evidence, this cold case from three years ago. The matter had been set aside and apparently forgotten. The victim was an illegal alien, the alleged perp a black man. There was…

Off the Record (May 6, 2015)

EXPECT a recall petition to be filed against Fort Bragg mayor Dave Turner. There is huge anger at the present 3-2 domination of the Fort Bragg City Council by Turner, Doug Hammerstrom and Scott Dietz,…

Mendocino County Today: Wednesday, May 6, 2015

GJ Blasts PA Schools;
Ukiah Costco Delays;
Apparent Suicide;
Forgivable Loan on Shaky Ground;
Starhawk's Honorarium;
Catch of the Day;
Water Conservation Goals Unmet;
Electric-vehicle Stations;
Borodin/Cohen Concerts

Rubber Ducky Race & BBQ

Come enjoy the 25th Great Rubber Ducky Race and BBQ in Westport Sunday May 10th. It is held at the Westport Beach RV Park and Campground just north of the village. This family-oriented event features…

Mother’s Day Maker Space

On Saturday, May 9th, 1:00-3:30 pm the Mendocino County Library, Ukiah Branch, is hosting a Mother’s Day Maker Space: Come and create charming Thumbprint Heart Pendants, the perfect gifts for all the special mothers in…

Rural Rebellion in Northern California

Rural folk from four Northern California counties came in mid-April to a magical juncture where the life-giving Russian River empties into the majestic Pacific Ocean. Though the small, unincorporated village of Jenner is a popular…

Slaughterhouse Gulch

Three gulches west from the ranch that I live on, Slaughterhouse Gulch cuts the hillside north of the Albion River. Even in this fourth year of severe drought its stream runs roughly south to the…

Bird’s Eye View (Apr 29, 2015)

Many 3-Dot regulars attended last weekend’s Goat Festival and Wildflower Show and, while there were a few hiccups at this inaugural event, there is no doubt that the Goat Fest was well-received and has great potential. Several competitions took place along with various animal husbandry displays among the various vendors of food and drinks, including the always reliable beer and wine bar provided by the AV Lions.

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