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County Notes: The Betrayal of Measure B

Much of the original intent of Measure B, the “Mental Health Treatment Act,” which was passed in November of 2017 by more than two thirds of Mendo’s voters, seems to have been forgotten. The ballot…

The Coast Hospital/Health Care Forum

Many of the Mendocino Coast's key medical care decision-makers, along with state and local elected officials and a large community audience, met by Zoom on Feb. 3 to talk over questions facing the region's hospital,…

Why the Discussion Around Seismic is Important

On February 3rd, a community forum was held to discuss how we should address the seismic compliance requirements for our hospital.  This was sponsored by the Coast Democratic Club and included a solid line up…

Off the Record (February 9, 2022)

QUICK WATER & WEATHER REPORT Currently, Lake Mendocino has 43,232 acre feet behind the dam with an overall capacity of 118,000 acre feet, which means it’s about 37 percent “full.” According to this press release…

Valley People (February 9, 2022)

THE SUPER VALENTINE BOWL. A great way to start your Sunday Feb. 13th with heart shaped pancakes and football flapjacks, gluten free on request, cooked on the gridiron and made with love. Add the Maple…

Thunder the Wonder Dog, Saga of

Mendocino County District Attorney David Eyster’s attempt to challenge the controversial ruling of Judge Clayton Brennan in the well-known Thunder the Wonder Dog trial has been struck down at the Court of Appeal for the…

Unpresent Confidence

Mendocino Coast District Healthcare District directors began 2022 in open conflict, judging by their first meeting of the year on January 27. The meeting featured denunciations of board treasurer John Redding by board secretary Sara…

Hate Speech, PG&E, and More

I recently wrote a column featuring former county supervisor John McCowen’s thoughts on retiring CEO Carmel Angelo’s tenure in Mendo County.…

Fort Bragg Keeps Its Name

Fort Bragg's name was up for discussion before the city council Jan. 24 as a citizens commission delivered its report - but no recommendation on renaming the town. Instead, after working for nearly a year…

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