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County Notes: The Cubbison Papers, No Smoking Gun

But maybe some gunshot residue… We submitted our Public Records Act request for information related to the suspension of former Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector Chamise Cubbison back on November 3, 2023 because there was speculation that Ms.…

Making Sense Of Justice

Christmas is nearly here and the New Year is just around the corner. I'm shame-faced as I just haven't had the time to get shopping done, send out cards, etc. So I'm going to be…

Painful Watching

CEO Darcie Antle placed the following item on the Board’s Tuesday agenda: “4e) Discussion and Possible Action Including Review of Board of Supervisor's Directives Requiring Follow Through from County Staff and/or Other Agencies; and Deletion…

Cubbison Case Delays & Demands

Beset by scheduling challenges and an injury, the prosecution of suspended Mendocino County Auditor Chamise Cubbison is grinding to a halt for the holidays.  Cubbison attorney Chris Andrian said a remote conference would be held…

Slouching Towards Bethlehem

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…

Memories Are Made of This

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…

Boonville’s Incense Cedar Grove Mystery

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…

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