Wait on the pitchforks and torches — let’s reserve judgment until we hear the judge’s side
Gee, I sure have mixed feelings about the allegations leveled this week by the Commission of Judicial Performance against Lassen…
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Citizens of California — heed my warning
For two weeks now I’ve been absolutely beside myself fuming over the recent developments regarding the city of Susanville’s lawsuit…
Read moreSomeone — please tell the Dems local elected offices are nonpartisan
The local June election is over, and we have new faces in local government. That’s how our system works. The…
Read moreMyTurn — LMUD makes the right decision
Today the Lassen Municipal Utility District announced its decision to remove the Hayden Hill transmission line, abandoning its effort to…
Read moreDo onto others …
Sexual orientation recently became a hot topic within the city of Susanville. I’m not going to take sides to criticize…
Read moreMy Turn – This brouhaha is nothing less than the absolutely perfect coda to the Trump administration
Despite my deep issues and concerns with the incoming Donald J. Trump administration four years ago, I publicly accepted his…
Read moreBetween March and August, local prison inmates received more than $6 million in unemployment benefits — just a small part of what could be ‘the most significant fraud on taxpayer funds in California history’
Inmates in Lassen County and across California receiving unemployment benefits — are you kidding me? Sadly, the answer to that…
Read moreMy Turn – We must put politics aside and answer this COVID-19 wakeup call
For nearly a year now the people of Susanville have struggled with how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today…
Read moreMy Turn – Remembering the classy Tom Terrific
Oh, my poor old heart nearly broke in two Wednesday evening when I heard the news Tom Seaver had died….
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My Turn – State’s new Blueprint for a Safer Economy ranking for Lassen County raises eyebrows
A simple common reality returned to roost again up here in the wilds of Lassen County — one that’s sure…
Read moreMy Turn – Happy birthday, America!
Submitted by Sam Williams It’s the Fourth of July weekend, a time when Americans all across this great land…
Read moreMy Turn – Time has come today
Submitted by Sam Williams Oh my God, people. Due to the sudden and unexpected infection of inmates and correctional staff…
Read moreMy Turn- The only stupid questions are the ones you ask when you already know the answers
Submitted by Sam Williams Do you mind if I ask you a personal question regarding recent events as George Floyd’s…
Read moreMy Turn – America continues its struggle to realize its founding principles
Submitted by Sam Williams I’m sure any television viewer will agree — in the past couple of weeks news coverage…
Read moreMy Turn – Don’t let your political beliefs help spread this deadly virus
Submitted by Sam Williams For more than two months now I’ve avoided commenting on the politics surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic…
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