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A Most Unusual President

On Monday, we celebrated President's Day. It caused me to reflect upon some of the characters we've elected to lead us over the years. One character in particular was really over-the-top. An enthusiastic fist-fighter, he…

Your Inner Bushman

I wanted to open this article with that quote from Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, a great friend of the Kalahari Bushmen, so I would not be accused of using a derogatory term when speaking of the people from whom all humans on earth are descended.

W.S. Merwin, US Poet Laureate

Well over 200 people came to West Marin from far and wide on a recent Sunday to hear United States Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin give a rare reading in West Marin. His appearance was arranged…

Time For A Democracy Tune-Up

The recent Egyptian power ouster has reaffirmed the reality that the desire of people to rule themselves is ultimately unstoppable. Egypt’s government will get a democratic makeover and likely a new constitution. These recent events…

The Guns Of Leggett

There were enough assault weapons to arm a platoon of marines. Laid out in front of the jury box, there they were in all their lethal splendor, a gun guy's dream — 22 hand held…

Off The Record

This Week: McCowen v. Brooktrails, Sutley v. The Church Built From One Tree, Allman v. Angelo and much more

What Happened To The Southcoast’s Internet?

Several southcoast residents — including former Supervisor Norman de Vall — have written to us with questions about what happened to esplanade.us, the Gualala-based wireless internet services provider that abruptly shut down last week. It's…

Valley People

MR. QIONG WANG is either the most committed poacher to prey on Mendocino County in years, or he's operating under the prevalent Asian delusion that all Asians look alike to Round Eyes. Two weeks ago,…

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