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Posts published in November 2017

Off the Record (Nov. 1, 2017)

QUITE A SCENE last Friday at the Wells Fargo Bank, Ukiah. A bellicose young man in a retro tie-dye shirt startled a lobby full of customers when he walked up to District Attorney David Eyster…

Valley People (Nov. 1, 2017)

WE ARE SADDENED to learn that Bernice Clow has died, wife of the late Jim Clow. Jim Clow was manager of the Boonville Fair and Fairgrounds in the 1970s and 80s. Some of us will…

Giant Grant Score for Parents & Friends

The Fort Bragg City Council met October 23, in a fast-moving session that gave away $3 million bucks to the richest not for profit in the city instead of putting money into your long neglected…

Gettin’ Messed With By Texas

When I moved to Texas back in 1981, the first thing that struck me about the state, after the stifling heat, humidity, and lack of any distinguishing natural features, was its pervasive and thoroughgoing lack…

Bach Blows

For at least as long as people have talked about the weather, they have made music about it—from rain dances to pastoral symphonies, from the Paleolithic to Prince. Never mind that the ongoing destruction—and directly…

Comptche Benefit Auction

[Dec 2] The Comptche Community will present a Silent Auction to Benefit Mendocino Fire Victims, on Saturday, Dec 2, from 11 - 4, at the Comptche Community Hall, 30672 Comptche/Ukiah Road. Quilts, Art, Paintings, Woodworks, Ceramics, Photos,…

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