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Posts published by “Jim Shields”

Crime & No Punishment

Recently a 44-year-old Laytonville man with a history of multiple police “contacts” was busted down in Brooktrails on several charges. Here’s the story: He’s someone…

Comments On The Uptick Of Weed Production

In last week’s column I wrote a short item about weed and water, and also gave a longer report on my Saturday KPFN program, “This…

Budget Put To Bed; Weed’s Back In The Ground

At their annual budget hearing on June 6, the Board of Supes unanimously ok’d the 2023-24 budget mostly by utilizing over $7 million in one-time…

Deluge, Budget Deficit & Wishful Thinking

On Sunday the Heavens parted. Last Sunday’s (May 28th) super-torrential drenching reminded me of a sudden Illinois late Spring deluge that ends almost as soon…

The “Woke” Crowd Needs To Go Back To Sleep

This past Tuesday, May 23, the Board of Supervisors unanimously ok’d a “streamlined” Weed Ordinance intended to break the logjam of local permit applicants who’ve…

ERRP: A Positive Force In Our Community

At back-to-back meetings last week (April 26 and April 27), the Laytonville Area Municipal Advisory Council (LAMAC) and the Laytonville County Water District (LCWD) Board,…

Mendo Obstructs Public’s Right To Know

Ever since last fall subsequent to the Board of Supervisors approving Ordinance No. 4507 (“CPRA Ordinance”), the Board has been faced with challenges regarding the…

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