Slow week at the County Courthouse last week. In recent years we’ve had some riveting murder trials in the summertime, but this year, so far, the most sensational murder, that of a prominent physician’s wife,…
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Last week, the US Congressional representative for California's North Coast, a former Natural Resources Defense Council attorney named Jared Huffman, threw the full weight of his legislative power behind the most environmentally destructive project in the recent history of Mendocino County, the California Department of Transportation's Willits Bypass. This more than $300 million project, as presently designed, requires the largest filling in of wetlands in northern California in more than 50 years.
COUNTY AUDITOR Meredith Ford’s proposal to hire herself as an “extra-help” trainer for her replacement, Assistant Auditor Lloyd Weer at $440 per day was approved unanimously without discussion at last Tuesday’s Board of Supervisor's meeting.…
So another movie is about to be made featuring the Valley. This time it's an historical drama purportedly about life here in the time following the 1906 earthquake. According to producer/writer Judy Belshe-Toernblom, they started filming “Boonville Redemption” a few days ago and while most of the film is being shot elsewhere there might be some second unit shooting in Boonville at some point. The cast apparently includes such well-known performers as Ed Asner, Dianne Ladd, and, in an amazing coincidence, Pat Boone! Having visited the website, I’m still not sure what kind of message the film is sending, certainly Faith and God’s forgiveness play a part, but for a synopsis and other details go to www.BoonvilleRedemption.com.
Something Old, Something New: Willits Kinetic Carnivale Offers Whimsical Weekend For All Ages Magical Music & Theatre Acts Create Atmosphere Mendocino County Museum’s 3rd Annual Willits Kinetic Carnivale gathers a full head of steam on…
Stacy Malkan! Janie Rezner's guest on Women's Voices, July 21, 7 pm, PT, will be Stacy Malkan of Friends of the Earth, discussing "Follow the Honey: 7 ways pesticide companies are spinning the bee crisis…
The Mendocino County Republican Central Committee will meet Saturday, July 19, 2014, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at the Henny Penny Restaurant, 697 S. Orchard Ave (corner of Gobbi), Ukiah 95482. For further information contact:…
New details have come to light regarding the US Army Corps of Engineers' June 20th decision to suspend the Willits Bypass' US Clean Water Act permit (404 permit): the first time the Corps has ever…
I first met Mark Pitner backstage at the Variety Show, where he helped me get my horse, Alma, onstage. He was very kind and helpful, and I was impressed by his calm and humorous demeanor. …