Michael Peacock Dead, Homicide Supsected: The man who testified for the prosecution in the case against former Mendocino County Republican Party Chair Kenny Rogers was killed Friday. Foul play appears to have been invovled, according to the Sacramento Bee.
In July, Rogers was convicted of soliciting the murder of a political opponent; Tim Stelloh’s report on the case was our Aug. 20 cover story.
music / 3 p.m. Cafe Veritas/Mosgo's, 180 Westwood Center, Arcata. Informal monthly gathering of musicians playing Irish and other Celtic music. Hosted by Seabury Gould. seaburygould.com. 845-8167.
etc. / 10 a.m. Chinmaya Mission near Piercy. Weekend-long direct action orientation features workshops, role playing, seminars, ceremonies and field trips. Bring food, bedding, warm clothes, signs, banners, bikes, drums, acoustic instruments. Pre-register. saverichardsongrove.org. 932-5898.
outdoors / 9 a.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Meet at Refuge Visitor Center off Hookton Road. Leisurely, two- to three-hour trip intended for people wanting to learn birds of Humboldt Bay area. 822-3613.
theater / 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main Street. John Osborne’s sharply funny, fiercely honest exploration of political disillusionment and basic human yearning. Directed by John Heckel. $15/$13 students and seniors. ferndale-rep.org. 800-838-3006.
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Comment / By Silvertono / Nov. 18, 2009, 8:45 a.m.
Heard yesterday that Rogers has FOUND GOD in jail! Interesting. Hope he is comforted by this new found relationship in PRISON! FOR LIFE!!! Plenty of time to get to know eachother, eh? Can a cross be used as a weapon? By Rogers I would have to say YES!!!! Hey COs, better search that Bible.