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Avenue of the Giants Weekend Run - Sat. March 23, 2024

Saturday will be a very full day of cruising from Novato up through the Avenue of the Giants and ending at Eel River Brewing in Fortuna. Sun...

Paint The Lines And Tow The Car

Ruth Ducker had a bad morning. The night before she parked her car on the street in her normal space and went home to her London flat. The next morning her car was gone. In its place were two yellow no parking lines. She knew the car hadn't been stolen because she brought the battery with her. She contacted her local council and discovered that it had been towed and that she would have to pay 800 pounds to get it back. Eventually, after taking the matter to a member of Parliament, she obtained an admission that the painting contractor had lifted the car, painted the lines and set the car back down. Parking enforcement then came by and towed the car. The local council had never informed residents of the work. Ultimately, the fine was waived and Ruth's car was returned.

Yes, government. Always there when you need it.