Let’s face it — we’re all in this mess together
We employees at the Lassen County Times are just like you — completely swept away by these life-changing times. Sure, …
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Talking about feelings make them more manageable
A popular essay topic is: What movie should everyone see and why? In 2015, Disney/Pixar gave us “Inside/Out,” which delivers …
Read moreWhich begs the question: ‘Who’s boss at my house?’
There is this stray, female cat hanging out at the Twain post office, Cappleman tells me. Pam says she is …
Read moreWhat a week — We adjust to a new normal as we shelter in place
The reality is setting in. As our favorite coffee shops and stores sit dark. As friends and coworkers are laid …
Read moreHealth safety practices not new to chemo patients
Social distancing is a new practice for many people throughout the United States as guidelines to prevent the spread of …
Read moreDaily life is changing; We all must do our part
The news comes fast these days. Miss a four-hour news cycle and you have some catching up to do. It …
Read moreFirst no jelly beans, now no Tuscany
I have been a germaphobe this entire cold and flu season and until now (knock on wood) it has served …
Read moreDespite canceled events, help us tell local stories
As you’re probably aware, events everywhere are being canceled or postponed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, which President Donald …
Read moreDept. of Education needs someone new at the helm
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin It’s no secret I have no love for …
Read moreSomething powerful is going on at Lassen High
I adore children. Right up until the age of 12. If you ask me, 13-year-olds are probably the reason boarding …
Read morePreparation not panic; How to approach the coronavirus threat
From the World Health Organization to the Centers for Disease Control to public health agencies — the message is clear: …
Read moreIt’s always nice when you can help someone
Many of you that know me are aware that I personally am not a huge believer in the positive attributes …
Read moreIt’s Election Day — time to go vote!
Tuesday, March 3 — Presidential Primary Election Day as California joins all the other Super Tuesday states. With California’s Top …
Read moreMore lessons in perspective — two scenarios
Disaster Thinking My first great love committed suicide when he was 28 and I was 34. After coming out of …
Read moreCounty, city launch joint effort to address homeless issue
Several hundred local residents packed Jensen Hall (standing room only) at the Lassen County Fairgrounds last Tuesday evening as the …
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