This is my somewhat humble — likely futile, hoping not — attempt at trying to reason with those who consider themselves as some sort of “better version” of MAGA; those who consider themselves to be conservative, moderate, reasonable, caring, middle-of-the… Continue Reading
To the Members of the Redding City Council Redding City Manager Director Travis Menne, Community Services Department I am writing to express my support for renewing a long-term lease for the Redding Rodeo Grounds. The rodeo is a long-established historic… Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: I owe my brother’s survival to Shasta County District 3 Supervisor Mary Rickert. I, like many others who turn to Mary Rickert in times of crisis, found she was there for me. I called Mary at… Continue Reading
Unfortunately, we have done an injustice to the citizens of Shasta County. We bypassed the candidate with the most experience and instead gave the job to someone who has never worked a single day in the elections office. This has disaster written all over it, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see the state step in when it goes sideways. Continue Reading
Dear Supervisors,
The lack of transparency regarding the handling of the Attorney General’s letter pertaining to the Zogg Fire settlement investigation is disturbing. The public has yet to receive a satisfactory answer as to why the letter was not immediately disclosed when it was received by the County. Continue Reading
If ever you thought your vote didn’t count, consider this election. As I write this there are only 48 votes between winning and losing. If ever you thought your vote didn’t count, consider that if only 25 people who voted… Continue Reading
Safe and Sane meaning: Fireworks are often used to celebrate the founding of the United States of America, some are safe, some not, and some are illegal. In the political realm, orientation, speech, and political behaviors are sometimes safe, some… Continue Reading
To: Majority Members of the Board of Supervisors: From: Lang Dayton, MD. FCCP I am a retired physician who has practiced Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in Redding for 36 years. I loved my job and found Shasta County a… Continue Reading
It’s been over 30 years since my last letter to the local paper. I haven’t felt so compelled as I do at this moment in time. As a person over 80 years old, living in Shasta County since 1944, I… Continue Reading
January 10, 2024 Dear Governor Newsom: I guess you have heard of Shasta County’s Supervisor/Chair Kevin Crye, and the effort to recall him in March. I wanted to let you know that your name is being used in the effort… Continue Reading
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