It’s an unspoken North State rule that we residents don’t complain about our unbearable heat. To do so is considered whiney and in poor form. Instead, we keep our mouths shut and endure successive triple-digit temperatures as if we aren’t… Continue Reading
The phone call was from a lovely woman I’d not seen in a while. It was good to hear her voice. She cut to the chase. “You wrote recently that you collect dishes, and silver serving pieces, too, right?” A… Continue Reading
A few years ago I fulfilled a rather simple but meaningful life goal: I placed a Little Free Library in front of my house. This minor bucket list acquisition took a little bit of doing. After all, it’s not as… Continue Reading
I blame my Facebook Marketplace addiction on the fact that I work alone, from home. Plus, I am always on the hunt for cool stuff. In my defense, as addictions go, it beats crack, it’s fairly harmless, and it’s often… Continue Reading
My dearest Canadian cousins Kathleen and Winnie: This sweet little Christmas bird card reminds me of you two Canadian sisters, but they could also be your two California cousins, Doni and Shelly. First, thank you for the lovely holiday card,… Continue Reading
Please join me in wishing A News Cafe a very happy 18th birthday. Happy birthday, A News Cafe! It seems just yesterday you were an innocent little baby blog. Now, look at you! See how much you’ve grown? I am… Continue Reading
This Phil Fountain cartoon was inspired by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors’ upcoming April 30 special meeting to select a new Registrar of Voters, and journalist R.V. Scheide‘s recent report on ROV candidate Clint Curtis.
This Phil Fountain cartoon was inspired by the results of the 2024 General Election. Check back with A News Cafe for ongoing elections updates. Continue Reading
Phil Fountain’s inspiration for today’s cartoon comes from the county’s recent decision to limit media members’ mobility access within the Shasta County Board chambers. This policy change followed an incident at the July 23 Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting.… Continue Reading
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