The last two River Views columns recounted the feud between the Frost and Coates families of Little Lake (think southern Willits and you’re there), seemingly culminating in an 1867 gun battle that left five of…
Posts published in May 2012
Last week I completed a class I never intended on taking. In fact, I have been running from that whole sector of the academic world for half my life. I even transferred to obscure colleges…
“When we express our true nature, we are human beings. When we do not, we do not know what we are.” — Shunryu Suzuki Planting sugar snap pea seeds yesterday, I was thrilled to find…
Paris was not as he dreamed Rebellion was not as it seemed Witness to a ravaged whore His mother pounding at his door Ignoring her as his mind burned Poor heart dribbles at the stern…
Greetings one and all. If you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin. Let’s start with this update: The monthly Barn Sale on AV Way normally takes place on the final weekend of each month…
DAVE GURNEY WRITES: “On Friday, I appeared in Mendocino County Superior Court with attorney Peter Martin of Eureka, (via teleconference call) and three loyal supporters, to answer a ‘Motion for Summary Adjudication’ filed by Deputy…
At this time of year — high spring, with the gamboling of tourists — the magical golden coast of Mendocino is at its most agreeable and inviting. And while nattering nabobs natter on about jobs,…
“I hope you print the truth,” Mrs. Plowright said as this reporter left the courtroom. I didn’t have time to ask what she meant by that remark, but I'll bet she thinks her son is…
The alcohol farms of Highway 128 will be under siege by a battalion of Lexus and BMW wagons on May 18th through 20th as the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival returns to Philo. This year…