First, a simple rule: utter absurdity in allegations leveled by the US government is no bar to a deferential hearing in our nation’s major conduits of official opinion. Suppose the CIA leaks a secret national…
Posts published in October 2011
RUSH FOR PA SCHOOL BOARD Dear Editor: I am often questioned as to why I am so involved in the school district since I have no children or grandchildren in it. I can only say…
Dear AVA, Were I asked at any point in my life where I saw myself at the age of 51, the answer would invariably have been: Dead. Not from any romantic notion about leaving a…
The four-dimensional hall of mirrors that comprises US cannabis law has gained some fresh, Arcata-style mutations. Steven Gasparas’ Sai Center marijuajna dispensary in downtown Arcata is in its second month of operation without a use…
In recent months a number of deaths and obituaries seem similar however with a deeper reading there are crossovers and differences that are part of the obituary formality. The recent death of Al Davis, and…
The weather turned out sunny and gorgeous, if a bit breezy, for the 43rd annual “Old Verona Days” festival, this past weekend. Judging by the town's name, you might think it was Italians who first…
The SF 49er’s spirited and exciting football victory over the Detroit Lions last Sunday afternoon at Detroit by a 25 to 19 score was a very important win. The 49ers overcame 11 penalties against themselves…
Greetings one and all. If you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin. The Candidates for the upcoming AV School Board were in the public spotlight last week at the High School cafeteria as they…
Following the poor showing in the narrow victory over Point Arena, the Panthers had played another disappointing game against Sonoma Academy in a 2-2 draw a few days later. It was time to get back…