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Posts published in July 2019

The Summer of Apollo 11

The fast approaching 50th anniversary of the successful launch, landing upon the Moon, and recovery of Apollo 11 this week seems an auspicious and fitting occasion to remember my father and some of our times.…

NORML’s Deputy Director Speaks Volumes

The National Association for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)— which was founded in 1970 by Keith Stroup and that now has 135 chapters nation-wide and 550 lawyers ready to serve — is still going…

President Trump’s Performance Review

To paraphrase former San Francisco Mayor and former California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown in a recent San Francisco Chronicle column, “From now on, everything President Donald Trump does in office will be to win the…

Off the Record (July 17, 2019)

CEO CARMEL ANGELO does not own or drive a Tesla, as incorrectly reported here last week with the implication that the lushly compensated county CEO was high hattin’ it over  the county’s under-compensated line workers.…

Valley People (July 17, 2019)

BOONVILLE is getting a marijuana dispensary in the rejuvenated Live Oak Building, which seems like a clear case of Coals to Newcastle given the abundance and availability of home grown. Nationally, the unlicensed sellers are…

Benefit Concert

[Aug 17] On Saturday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m., at the Mendocino College Center Theatre, the board members of Ukiah Community Concerts Association (UCCA) present a benefit concert, "Unleashed." This eclectic evening will include seasoned…

Dance Party

[Aug 17] Woodstock 50th Anniversary Dance Party at the venerable Crown Hall on Saturday, Aug. 17. Tickets are on sale at Harvest Market in Fort Bragg, and at Out of This World and the Kelley…

Westport Fundraiser

[Aug 17] A Day on the Westport Headlands. Annual Fundraiser for the Westport Volunteer Fire Department Saturday, August 17, 12 - 9 pm

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