On the morning of April 26, 62-year-old United States Marine Corps combat veteran Norman Valdez and Lisa Valdez, Norman’s 59-year-old wife of 19 years, hopped into their car at their McArthur area ranch in rural eastern Shasta County. They headed… Continue Reading
Ten years ago today I was sitting at my desk in the newsroom when the editor broke the news I’d been dreading: The Marine Corps had crossed over into Iraq. I knew that meant my son, Joshua, was there, because he and his 1rst Recon Battalion… Continue Reading
Recently I was asked for a radio spot the following question: Given the concern about federal spending in budgets, bailouts and economic stimulus, should we also be concerned that the estimated cost of the Iraq War will end up being… Continue Reading
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