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The Life Of Judge Dave Nelson

Mendocino County Superior Court Judge David Nelson, a man of legal excellence, integrity, and commitment to family, friends, and community, was humble and rarely spoke of his numerous achievements. He let his actions, not words,…

Guidiville Consultants’ Findings Dismissed By State Regulators

A state oversight agency dismissed the newly released consultants’ findings from prospective Palace Hotel buyers that possible ground contamination warrants demolition of the downtown landmark.  An agency representative said Tuesday that the North Coast Regional…

Eyster Hires Outside Prosecutor In Cubbison Case

In a surprise move, Mendocino County District Attorney David Eyster has hired an outside prosecutor to oversee a felony case targeting suspended County Auditor-Treasurer Chamise Cubbison and former county Payroll Manager Paula June Kennedy. Traci…

County Notes: Gross Tax Collection Incompetence & Malfeasance

Lake County Tax Collector Patrick Sullivan and Assistant Tax Collector Elizabeth Martinez presented their department’s results from their May 22, 2022, tax lien default sale to the Lake County Board of Supervisors last week. According…

When The Justice Department Visited Boonville [May 2001]

Tony Serra and Erica Etelson are out as attorneys for the Bari Cult's pending federal case, scheduled to begin the first week of October. Dennis Cunningham is back as lead attorney. Cunningham and the late…

Breakout On Low Gap Road

Mid-winter, Ukiah, many years ago.  The sullen skies, the weary sun, the scheming team of idle men with crafty minds huddled in a cell at the county jail on Low Gap Road, planning an escape. …

State Declines Palace Hotel Role

The State Historic Preservation Office says it cannot intervene in the fate of the landmark Palace Hotel because Ukiah city officials’ actions preempted a role in the contentious local issue. The decision is a setback…

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