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Posts published in “Day: January 18, 2012

Mendocino County Today: January 19, 2012

JUDGE HENDERSON is about to revisit a four-year state prison sentence he meted out to Cody Fisher, 30, on December 19th. Henderson is bringing Fisher…

Four Days On The Campaign Trail In 2012

When I picked up my press credential at St. Anselm’s College in Manchester, New Hampshire for the ABC News Republican Primary Debate on a clear…

Bird’s Eye View

Greetings one and all. If you are sitting comfortably I shall begin. And while it is a little late, I’m sure the sentiments still apply…

Solomon & Donahue In Mendo

Last Monday, January 9, an overflow crowd of eight-score or more gathered at Ukiah’s Saturday Afternoon Clubhouse for an appearance by Phil Donahue. The legendary television host was screening his film and lending support to Northcoast congressional candidate Norman Solomon.

Crazy Memory

I used to know a loquacious drunk who punctuated his pontifications with the disclaimer, “Of course, memories are, at best, only fair approximations of what actually happened, so please don’t quote me.”

Occupy Hendy Woods 2.0

Agreeing that “reality has kicked in,” Kathy Bailey appeared before the Anderson Valley Community Services District's Budget Committee last Wednesday to discuss the looming closure…

The Efficiency Audit That Wasn’t

“I think that for the most part we have a good product,” declared County CEO Carmel Angelo last week as she introduced the discussion of…

Fort Bragg’s Dominant Female

Last January, Fort Bragg residents were horrified at the spectacle of two young women, one with a chain, one with a hatchet, fighting gladiator-style at…

Valley People

THERE WAS A SCHOOL BOARD meeting last night but your beloved community newspaper, as per ancient custom, wasn't informed. We need 'em a week early…

Off The Record

THE AVA SUFFERED a major fubar last week when at least faulty 300 papers were distributed. If you got one with duplicate pages, please call…

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