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At The Frontiers Of Sordid

Child molestation, traditionally, has been a male practice. But lately in pioneering Mendocino County, home of the world's best marijuana, women have moved into the first rank of chomos. Surprised? Neither am I. In this…

Off The Record (Apr 16, 2014)

ANOTHER MENDO COUNTY FIRST, this line from an obituary in Tuesday's Ukiah Daily Journal: "David enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, listening to music and smoking doobies." CORRECTION: In Off The Record of March 19…

Tan Bark

One of the old-time industries in Anderson Valley and the North Coast was peeling and shipping of tan bark. It was a big thing in its day and created a living for many people. The…

Bird’s Eye View (Apr 16, 2014)

I have a warning about the downtown Boonville property owner, David “I’m not greedy” Johnson, the landlord of the “Pick and Pay” market and the two empty retail spaces next door, formerly the Boonville Saloon (Lodge) and Anel’s Restaurant. I see that he is looking for new tenants and, while I am a big advocate of commerce in the Valley, and hope a business(es) will thrive there, I urge prospective small business owners to perform full due diligence when signing any sort of lease with this dubious character.

Lions Club Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt

Don't forget the big Easter Breakfast which will follow the Easter Egg Hunt at the fairgrounds lawn area from 8-11am on Sunday, April 20 to benefit the Anderson Valley Teen Center. Adults $12, children $6.…

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