Advent, the 25 days leading up to Christmas, is a passage traditionally associated with wreaths, greetings and joy, a succession of purple and pink candles and mounting excitement. This year however it is a dark and dreadful…
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Abolafia. That unusual surname on a mailing list of people who knew or claimed some connection to the late Paul Krassner triggered a memory of the easiest money I ever made (for my boss) as…
If you enjoy identifying native plants, and recognize a plant growing where it shouldn’t be, it leads you to wonder “How did that tree get there?” Take the Incense Cedars growing in the Rancheria Creek…
The recent publication of the County’s long overdue ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) for 2021-2022 (covering July of 2021 to June of 2022) is being bragged about by at several County supervisors. They mention no…
It’s the eighth day of Hanukkah, known as the “festival of lights,” and I’m sitting at home hoping for a miracle that won’t happen. The world seems like an awfully dark place this December, and…
When suspended Mendocino County Auditor Chamise Cubbison appears in court on Tuesday to enter an expected not guilty plea to a felony charge of misappropriation of public funds, it is not just her handling of…
If Ukiah has a jewel to be proud of, my vote would go to Todd Grove Park, the snug, lush oasis at the top of Walnut, Grove and Maple Streets. Our main park is a…