AV Prepares For the Worst
Active Shooter, Drought, Earthquake, Hazmat, Pandemic, Wildland Fire, Winter Storm — what do all of these events have in common? Answer: Anderson Valley is ready for them. On paper. In theory. Last...
View ArticleThe Stony Lonesome: Suicide
There’s nothing funny about suicide, unfortunately; one cannot employ humor to mitigate the horror, not and remain within the bounds of humanity and good taste. It’s just too sad, and even though I...
View ArticleBack Country Bridge to Nowhere
My husband’s idea of a great day trip is anything that involves trains and back roads so we headed over to Maxwell on I-5 to satisfy his curiosity about an old rail line. While most travelers may have...
View ArticleValley People (June 24, 2015)
POPPED in on the World Music Festival early Sunday afternoon and thought to myself, “Holy Moly! The world has ended and I missed the biggest story ever because I was up in my office!” Hey, this is...
View ArticleGermany’s Ex-Finance Minister: “Fuck US Imperialism!”
Lefty politician calls US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, "the Secretary of War."
View ArticleBalo’s Barn
When the dirt started moving on the parcel of land that had been recently sold by Bryant Whittaker between the “Big Dig” pond and the vineyard on the far end of Anderson Valley Way, the speculation was...
View ArticleThe Charmer
The suave, ineffable James Perkins bowed out last week. Took his leave, as it were, from his lovely wife and beloved hometown of Ukiah. Went on a kind of sabbatical, you might say. He’ll be relaxing...
View ArticleCalifornia’s Cap-and-Trade Program
California has arguably taken stronger legislative steps to address climate change than any state in the union. Assembly Bill 32 mandates that the state reduce carbon dioxide emissions to 1990 levels...
View ArticleCostume and a Movie
The Ukiah Library will be presenting: Makerspace & a Movie! DIY Duct-Tape Costumes & Guardians of the Galaxy, July 8th 4:30pm Teens & tweens are invited to watch Guardians of the Galaxy and...
View ArticleGrand Jury: HumCo Needs Regional Fire District
A Grand Jury report echoes what firefighting officials have been telling Humboldt County — that rural fire departments have substandard equipment
View ArticleThe Beatniks: Inside The Dangerous Craze! [movie trailer]
The trailer from the 1960 B movie, The Beatniks.
View ArticleMendocino County Today: Thursday, June 25, 2015
AVHC Board Meeting; Heat & Thunderstorms; Burn Season Ending; Final Act; FB Transfer Station Meeting; Angulo Returns; Cannabis Initiative Fails; Hay Dump; Yesterday's Catch; Racist Pride; Bird...
View ArticleAVHC Board Meeting
Health Center Board Meets Thursday Night, June 25, 6:00pm at the Senior Center/Vets Building in Boonville. — Discussion of the Budget for Next Year. Also Note On Agenda: Kathy Cox's Performance...
View ArticleTransfer Station Meeting
The next community meeting dealing with issues important to you will be held on Tuesday, July 14 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in Fort Bragg (Main and Laurel Streets). After hearing your concerns, discussion...
View ArticleWorld’s Largest Salmon Barbecue
The World’s Largest Salmon Barbecue in Fort Bragg’s Noyo Harbor on Saturday July 4 is more than just a day of free live music, a plate of salmon and trimmings and great microbrews and local wines. The...
View ArticleDrone Wars: Yeah Man, It’s Yemen!
Illegal Drone War rages on and on and oh look, it's Jeb and Hillary!
View ArticleMendocino County Today: Friday, June 26, 2015
Candlelight Burglary; Stepping Around; Mendo Salaries; Catch of the Day; Paint; Gardens Party; Poetry Celebration; Cancer Walk; Gated Beaches; Econometarian Ideology; Hardy; Black Whistleblower;...
View ArticleRicky Del Fiorentino Coed Softball Tournament!
Coed softball tournament, July 18 and 19, in honor of the late Ricky Del Fiorentino
View ArticleMendocino County Today: Saturday, June 27, 2015
Growing Problem; #standwithfarmers; Loretta Report; Softball Tournament; Hot Day; Green Energy; Yesterday's Catch; Armed Robbery; Mixed Reviews; 3/4 Bypass; Vaccine Bill; Cop Apps; Equal Dignity;...
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