Plan would have put up to 680 wave energy devices off Mendocino’s Coast By David Gurney www.noyonews.net Another plan to harness power from Mendocino’s wild coast line has failed. GreenWave Energy Solutions, LLC was denied a preliminary permit for the proposed “Green Wave Mendocino Wave Park Project” for failing to work “in good faith”...
As the Uranus-Pluto square, of which I’ve previously written, begins to dominate the collective psyche of humanity, sudden violent events (suddenness and violence are keywords of Uranus & Pluto) dominate the news. These events range from bombings across the world to mass shootings next door. As the square between these two planets becomes closer to...
The Independent is still on a quest to obtain the $3-4,000 worth of equipment that was stolen out of Publisher, Christina Aanestad’s car this past spring. Read here for the story. Since that time, readers and friends have raised enough money for a laptop computer so that the Independent can continue as a monthly...
By Marcie Schorg and Nancy Harris Featuring the strings of classical, bluegrass, country music & more. Struck, plucked, scraped, bowed, strummed, or picked – the 26th season of the renowned Mendocino Music Festival presents soloists and ensembles performing on a variety of stringed instruments, in a variety of musical genres. Coming to us on...
By Julie Liebenbaum A rural lifestyle isn’t as simple as it seems. For those who want to know how to make it a little easier, the Not So Simple Living Fair will show you. For 3 days, a deep and varied roster of local farmers, ranchers, naturalists and artisans will share an impressive range...
Since 1973, Cheshire Books has been one of the bright lights in downtown Fort Bragg and was the only place in town for new books. Christine and Paul Lindauer sadly closed the store on June 30 that they had bought 2 years ago from Linda Rosengarten. Cheshire has turned into yet another empty store front...
A consortium of environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit May 1st, challenging the Willits Bypass, a proposed four-lane freeway around the community of Willits, Ca. Plaintiffs argue the bypass would hurt wetlands, salmon-bearing streams and endangered plants. “Bulldozing a freeway the size of Interstate 5 through precious wetlands would be wasteful and destructive —...
A new rib shack now greets northbound visitors to Fort Bragg; The Q opened in April on the southeast rim of the Noyo River Bridge, a world-class spot until you get inside the little box, which has a stunningly modest view and a checkered history for restaurants. Although, no other eatery has opened with...
April-”the cruellest month”-at least according to T.S. Eliot…..perhaps not as cruel this time. For one thing-no exact outer planet aspects. Aspects being the geometric relationships between planets-such as 120 degrees (the trine) which is a harmonious aspect. Or the square or 90 degree aspect. symbolic of conflict and obstacles. There are many others-based however...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed This week on the Mendocino Country Independent Newshour, Co-Publisher Christina Aanestad speaks with Julia Carerra, a medical marijuana inspector in Mendocino County about the latest medical marijuana happenings, here in the Emerald Triangle. Joe Elford, attorney with Americans for Safe Access discusses their 10th amendment...
