Trash rehashing in Sonoma, Marin and Napa counties

Bohemian.com - Fri Nov 27

The movie WALL-E is a must-see, both as a perfect example of classic science fiction and as a glimpse at what earth might look like if we - oops! - bury it in trash.

Foot found in shoe likely not that of missing man

Times-Standard - Wed Nov 25

A human foot found inside a shoe by kayakers on Whaler Island in Crescent City earlier this month probably does not belong to a man who has not been seen since the end of October.

County eyes dam removal

Triplicate.com - Wed Nov 25

Del Norte urged to take stance on agreement After being left out of Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement negotiations for the past several years, Del Norte County is now poised to join in the discussion that could one day lead to the largest dam removal project in U.S. history.

Douglas firs from southwest Oregon banned in California

Sacramento Bee Newspaper - Tue Nov 24

Californians who travel to Oregon's Curry County to get Douglas fir trees for Christmas won't be able to bring them back.

'Drop of a Hat Brigade' offers variety of volunteer opportunities

Times-Standard - Tue Nov 24

If you're someone who prefers to volunteer for short-term and one-time events rather than long-term commitments, the Volunteer Center of the Redwoods has just the opportunity for you: Join the "Drop of a Hat Brigade." Many local organizations often contact the center to enlist its help in getting volunteers for specific events, and joining the ...

Westfall targeted at Council meeting

Triplicate.com - Sat Nov 21

Former city clerk calls councilwoman 'corrupt' Crescent City Council member Donna Westfall, who continually raises issues about perceived fraud and corruption within municipal government, was forced to answer questions about her own conduct this week while being chided by some of her current and former colleagues.

5 arrested in burglary-ring case

Triplicate.com - Fri Nov 20

A burglary ring responsible for a string of recent property crimes may have been busted up last weekend, authorities said.

Wal-Mart foes miss another deadline

Triplicate.com - Fri Nov 20

County, company seek case dismissal For the second time, a local group's legal challenge of Wal-Mart's planned expansion into a 24-hour Supercenter could be thrown out because of a missed deadline.

Human foot found inside shoe on sand

Triplicate.com - Fri Nov 20

Kayakers make grisly Whaler Island discovery The shoe that was discovered by kayakers.

Locals plan for marine reserves

Mendocino Beacon - Thu Nov 19

On Feb. 1, an interactive map showing new areas of the ocean off Mendocino County to close to fishing is "due." By Nov.