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Did Shannon Do It?

Every few years, desperate for attention, Darryl Cherney, or one of his surrogates pops up with a new suspect in the 1990 car bombing of…

Water Contamination In Downtown Boonville

A few weeks ago the Community Services District, as part of their preparation for a grant application for a possible municipal water and sewer system…

Bird’s Eye View (Mar 16, 2016)

It’s St Patrick’s Day tomorrow, Thursday, March 17, and as someone who has had many, many years of experience in the bar/pub world, both as a host and customer, I feel that the Valley is a good place to be at such times. There will no doubt be a pleasant evening of imbibing to be had at The Buckhorn and perhaps some special “Irish” food items available at restaurants around the Valley, but it will be a relatively civilized affair.

Volunteer Model Failing

At the March 9th meeting of the Albion Littleriver Fire Protection District (ALRFPD) Board, first year Board member Alan Taeger said, “The Volunteer Fire Department…

Redwood Valley Water

In 1979, the federal Bureau of Reclamation made the first of two loans to the Redwood Valley County Water District for a network of pipes,…

It’s A Long Way From Piercy to Redway

Last week Timothy Van Auken went to jail for growing pot on Bell Springs Road in Piercy, which is in northern Mendocino County, very close…

Off the Record (Mar 16, 2016)

ORTNER OUTTA HERE. After months of nearly universal local condemnation for services not rendered, Ortner Management Group of Yuba City, private owner of half of Mendocino County's annual mental health budget worth about $7 million a year, has given notice that they will be withdrawing from Mendocino County as of July 1st.

Explore Space: Traveling Exhibit

[Apr 15] On Friday from 5 to 8 pm, Ukiah Library is opening its doors for adults (only) to enjoy the traveling exhibit, Explore Space: A Cosmic…

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