Alastair Bland, CalMatters, Author at Local News Matters

FROM THE LIVING ROOM window of their waterfront home, Carol and Tony Anello have watched the rise and fall of Bodega Bay. Traffic on Westshore Road flows past in waves, fishing boats pull into the docks and throngs of visitors line up at Spud Point Crab Co., their restaurant next door. Launched more than 20 […]

Author Archives: Alastair Bland, CalMatters

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