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MRC Hack & Squirt Continues Unabated

California timberland owners sprayed 359,147 pounds of pesticides and herbicides on unwanted trees and shrubs in a recent four-year period — 2005 to 2008 — according to data compiled from the California Department of Pesticide…

The Accidental Criminal

“It was all a big accident,” Jaime Rodriguez, Jr. explained, and Rodriguez was right. It was the biggest accident two people could have, especially if one of them didn't live through it, which is what…

Bird’s Eye View (Sep 30, 2015)

Following the events of the horrendous Valley Fire not too far away from here in recent times, the irrepressible Judy Long, President of the AV Volunteer Firefighters Association, made a presentation to our local ICW (Independent Career Women’s) organization last week with this in mind. These are some of her suggestions on preparedness in case a similarly awful event occurs in the Valley, along with some ideas from ICW members who were present.

Off the Record (Sep 30, 2015)

SUSIE DECASTRO WRITES: "On a beautiful day, like today, I headed for MacKerricher Park to delight and exercise a bit. As I turned into the park, I saw something unusual: a whole family (parents and children) waiting by the side of the road. Yes, they were hitch-hiking.

Recruiting & Retaining Deputies

(Excerpted from Mendocino County Undersheriff Randy Johnson's report to the Board of Supervisors, September 8, 2015) “It's difficult to get qualified candidates. Of the qualified candidates you do get there are still a percentage that don't…

Mendo’s Mental Health Blues

At the Board Of Supervisors meeting on September 8th, Mental Health Board member Nancy Sutherland asked for clarification of the County's plans to put the current mental health contracts out for bid again although the…

KZYX License Renewed by FCC

On September 15th, after almost two years of delay, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finally granted renewal of the KZYX license. The news was first received by Director Meg Courtney through an email from Congressman…

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