A few months ago, in honor of the editor's birthday, I scanned in the cover of my paperback "Time Capsule 1939" to contribute as a graphic. The Capsule contained highlights of the year as reported in…
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It’s a tough time to be a star conductor. When the world goes to hell, everyone wants to point the finger at the maestro—at the one whose job it is to point at others. Last…
March 1, 1947-September 3, 2025 James Joseph ‘Jim’ Shields, 78, of Laytonville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, while working on the latest edition of The Mendocino County Observer newspaper. Jim was born…
The Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show came to Anderson Valley September 12-14th this year and it was the 101st time this has happened. This year’s theme: “Mendocino County Coastal Adventures” reminded everyone that the…
And a $3,000 Comfort Support Dog For The DA’s Victim Witness Office. Agenda item 4b for next Tuesday’s Supervisors meeting is entitled: “Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval or Denial of Requests from Department Heads…
What started out during public expression at last Tuesday’s Board meeting as a seemingly innocuous staff request to delay a planned organizational restructuring, has turned out to be a major crisis in Mendocino County’s Family…
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…
‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’: Trump Airs His Grievances at the U.N. In a meandering address, President Trump rebuked global institutions and complained about immigration, environmentalists, windmills and more. by Luke Broadwater He accused…