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Posts published in September 2025

Housing As A Human Right Vs. Voting To Punish Homelessness

On September 17, 2025, the Ukiah City Council voted unanimously to amend Ukiah’s anti-camping ordinance. The changes were presented by City Assistant Attorney Darcy Vaughn and Police Chief Tom Corning, who insisted the ordinance was…

Mendocino County Today: Wednesday 9/24/2025

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Assignment: Ukiah – Any Problem Can Be Made Worse

There are small but growing problems besetting the county’s Planning and Building Services (PBS) department, an agency that enforces rules and regulations around the county. What’s wrong? An (anonymous) troublemaker has been wallpapering the PBS…

From the Archive: Impressions, Boonville Fair [September 25, 1985]

Officially called the Mendocino County Fair, most of the effort is committed by Anderson Valley people. The Redwood Empire Fair, held annually in Ukiah, is more representative of the County, having moved from being merely…

Mendocino County Today: Tuesday 9/23/2025

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Letters 9/23/2025

Having owned a gas station for over 20 years from 1984 to 2005, I find it astounding to see retail gas pricing at the pumps.…

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