Category: Letters to the Editor/ Columns

“The Jelly Apple is a curious thing. Back when our orchard was young and we did more gleaning and foraging we discovered this early ripening apple in an old abandoned orchard in Bridgeville.”

Letter writers charge, “Rodney Vigil, an employee of the Yurok Corporation, was fired for posting photos to Facebook of the non-native fishes’ release to the river. Not only does Mr. Vigil’s dismissal prove that the TRRP and the Yurok Corporation were aware their action violated the law, but it is clear that they had no intention of informing the public of the release of these non-native fish and were embarrassed by Mr. Vigil’s disclosure.”

“Bonta hasn’t said he is running for governor, but while occupying what is arguably the state’s second most powerful office, he needn’t do so yet. Attorneys general are automatically listed as potential candidates for governor.”

“My life experience and my current work have taught me that there are key strategies that can help our neighbors experiencing homelessness with substance use disorder get sober for good and move toward a life of hope.”

“Last year’s California’s salmon season closure was a crushing blow for our state. And now we’re facing the unprecedented back-to-back closures of the entire California salmon fishery.  This is a new low – it’s not just devastating, it’s unacceptable,” said Rep. Huffman.

“This winter, last winter, pretty much any winter that’s not a drought year, gives us a real time understanding about our ever changing landscape. And a reminder that change is one constant in our existence – Nothing lasts forever the way it is.”

“The chronic shortage drives up housing costs, which are the major factors in California’s having the nation’s highest level of poverty, according to Census Bureau calculations that include living costs, and contributes to homelessness.”

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