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The People v. Will Parrish

The phylogenetic morphallaxis of certain dendrophiles as they impinge upon the oscine avifauna specific to Little Lake Valley has caused considerable consternation among the more ecologically sensitive officers of the California Highway Patrol, and that…

Cecilia Pardini To Retire

This will be the last time Mendocino County Fairgoers and entrants will see beloved staffer Cecilia Pardini — a familiar face at the front desk of the County Fair office. Pardini is retiring after 42…

A Decent Pair Of Walking Shoes

I bought an old ’67 Volvo Sedan for $75.00. It belonged to a fella dock mate at the Berkeley Marina, a Pagan witch named Eldrie, who lived on our former boat, the Desiderata. Eldrie had,…

Willits & The Erin Brockovich Bypass

When it comes to movies that depict real-life David vs. Goliath struggles of plain rural folks against ruthless parastatal corporations that destroy their hometown under a cloak of deceit, you really can't beat the Academy…

Bird’s Eye View

Greetings one and all. If you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin. Belated “Happy September Birthdays” to these Valley folks: Gloria Abbott, Neil Darling, and Mattie Winkleman. Onward to the Fair. I’m sure I…

Mendo’s New Mental Health System

As of this summer, Mendocino County’s system of mental health care for adults has been placed in the hands of a private company, Ortner Management Group (OMG).

Off The Record

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS voted final approval of the 2013-14 Final Budget at their meeting on Monday. The budget continues to build the County's reserve fund and also sets money aside for capital improvements. It…

Panther Soccer 2013

The 2013 AV High School Boys’ soccer season continued with three matches over a six-day period last week as the team faced Sonoma Academy, Potter Valley, and Cloverdale. The first of these, a home league…

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