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Letters to the Editor

YOUTH WANTS TO KNOW Anybody? How many laws does it take to make and maintain a civil society? The law library of congress says our laws are uncountable. Now, I don't believe that, but perhaps…

Off the Record

This week: Right-wing nutters & Tucson, Mexican Dreams in Latyonville, iPhone man-beaters in Ukiah and much more

Valley People

IN A WILDLY diverse community like this one, there isn't much that a large majority of us might agree on. But it's safe to say that almost all of us do not want to lose…

Billy the Kid

When you want to find out about what’s going on at the jail, go to the Sheriff. He’ll gladly give you a tour. But, as my friend Franz says, “after the Den Mothers and Cub…

The AVA v. Kendall Smith: A Primer

An index of AVA stories, letters and comments about our small claims suit against Supervisor Kendall Smith.

Supervisor Smith’s Fog Machine

Our ongoing attempt to get Supervisor Kendall Smith to pay back travel money for travel she didn't travel came before Judge John Behnke last week in Small Claims night court. As the Judge noticed, there…

Recommended Reading

Catch/Release by David Ollier Weber, lately of Comptche presently of Placerville. A novel set here in the Emerald Triangle's most exciting outback venues, mostly along the Mina Road running between Covelo and Alderpoint, Catch/Release begins,…

Bruce Anderson vs. Supervisor Kendall Smith Explained

On January 5, 2011 the editor of the Anderson Valley Advertiser appeared before Judge John Behnke, and accused 4th District Mendocino County Supervisor Kendall Smith of padding her expense account to the tune of over…

Letters to the Editor

WHEEEEEEE! Dear Editor, In previous letter I have indicated my thinking that there is no hope. As I read the progressive periodicals it is clear that we have more than enough information, facts and ideas…

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