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Posts published in November 2016

Bach On The Election

Even amidst the bluster, lies, and anger unleashed by the presidential election—the last of these captured this morning in a vivid photo essay in Germany’s…

Mendocino County Today: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016

Navarro Breach;
Supes Meet;
Tricker Treated;
Taserproof Supe;
Woodhouse Successor;
Greeley Sheet;
Custer's Trials;
FB Money;
Back 40;
Temporary Derangement;
Little Dog;
Hands Up;
Yesterday's Catch;
Populist Savior;
Help Us;
Arbitrary Answers;
Meme-scape;
Native Lives;
F&G Grants;
Inspector Calls;
Ukiah ShareSpace;
Sacto Protest;
Code Changes;
Owl Creek

Change & Transparency

It’s no secret that things at Fort Bragg City Council meetings have been less than pleasant over the last two years. In my opinion, enough…

No Biz Like Showbiz

“Hey Weinstein”, says Zuckerman, his wannabe director Monte Nido neighbor one sparkling summer Sunday, “I’ve got a commercial to shoot out in the desert. It’s…

On The Eve Of Legalization…

A three-day jury trial ended last Wednesday with a hung jury, but the defendant will be going to prison anyway. Manuel Carl Turchan, 37, ran…

Bird’s Eye View (Nov. 2, 2016)

How did it come to this? The Presidential Election is less than a week away and arguably two of the most unpopular candidates ever to…

Off the Record (Nov. 2, 2016)

TOMMY CHONG LIGHTS UP MENDO! The faltering campaign for Measure AF got a boost (of sorts) with Tommy Chong's recent endorsement. Chong, with stoner pal Cheech Marin, formed the iconic comedy duo of Cheech and Chong. They became rich and famous with their self-parody of stoner culture. Measure AF, the so-called Heritage Initiative, is the stoner community attempt to write their own rules for the local marijuana industry.

The Talented Mr. Black

Check that. How about The Omni-Talented Mr. Black? Or The Mysterious Mr. Black? Or The Charismatic Mr. Black? They all apply. A tall, fit-looking man…

The AVA Recommends

AS MOST OF YOU KNOW, the reason there are so many initiatives is our legislators don't legislate much. We'll keep it brief, but if our critiques aren't brief enough, you can safely vote NO on everything without going too far wrong.

Mushroom Classes

[Nov/Dec] Mushroom ID For Beginners Sign Up Now! This class fills up quickly! This workshop is offered on three Saturdays: Nov 26, Dec 10, or…

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