Why, a reader might ask, would a perfectly sensible woman old enough for Social Security allow herself to leave the peace and quiet of Comptche for a trip into the inhospitable middle of no place…
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The tradition of a fair goes back to Roman times, when the authorities would declare an intermission of labor and tradesmen from afar sold their wares. In the Middle Ages, fairs were tied to religious…
Greetings one and all. If you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin. Well, I think I’ll start with my usual ‘speech’ about the upcoming County Fair. I’m sure I don’t have to remind anyone…
I met with Arline at her home on Highway 128 in Boonville. It was a hot day and so the peaches and fresh water were perfect as we sat down to talk at the dining…
The cover of the SF Weekly’s Fall Arts Guide (9/5-11) trumpeted “Radical CLASSICAL — local chamber musicians are leading a global revolution.” The featured string quartet, Classical Revolution, looking more like informally dressed jazz musicians…
The 2012 season had started well with three consecutive road wins. Last Wednesday afternoon the team opened league play with their first home game against the Broncos from Geyserville, a team from the ‘B’ Division…
REGIONAL FIRE UPDATE: September 11 Scotts Fire (Cow Mountain east of Ukiah). Morning update: 4,618 acres; 50% contained; 1,625 fire personnel. Fire crews made significant progress overnight in building and holding containment lines. Full containment…
The Mendocino County Courthouse here in California's intoxicants capitol was packed last Wednesday with low-level miscreants whose use or misuse of mind-altering substances had landed them in court. It's striking how many casualties of the…