Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Dec. 25, 2014, New York Times. Dissidents in Russia and elsewhere are upset that Facebook has blocked an event page for a demonstration to support a leading opposition figure at the behest of the government of President Vladimir Putin. While their outrage is understandable, Facebook’s decision serves as […]
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By Larry Weitzman All the colors are taken 1903 was a remarkable year. Not only did the first powered flight by a human take place by the Wright Brothers, but our country was introduced to the Crayola. Crayola became one of those marketing miracle words like Kleenex, Thermos, and Frigidaire in which a brand name […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Dec. 26, 2014, Los Angeles Times. Beginning Jan. 1, immigrants who are here illegally will be able to take another small step out of the shadows by applying for California driver’s licenses. It took years to enact this controversial policy, but ultimately granting licenses to qualified drivers, regardless […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Dec. 19, 2014, Los Angeles Times. The Supreme Court made the right call two years ago when it found unconstitutional state laws mandating a life sentence without parole for minors convicted of grievous crimes. But in that decision, Miller vs. Alabama, the court left unresolved a crucial detail: […]
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By Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee When Democrats lost their legislative supermajorities last month, it doomed even the very faint chance that legislators would enact the hefty tax increases liberal groups yearn to impose. That, however, doesn’t end the perpetual debate over whether Californians should pay more taxes; it merely shifts it to the ballot, most […]
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By Kathryn Reed I have struggled with Christmas for a number of years. This is the first year I’ve chosen not to celebrate it. Leading up to this day has been liberating, we’ll see if I feel the same way when the day is over. It’s been liberating because there are no decorations, no year-end […]
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To the community, Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina was the Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsor for the Mexican themed dinner that was prepared by the Bread & Broth cooks and volunteers on Dec. 15. Camp Richardson’s generous $250 donation fed 120 dinner guests a nutritious, well-balanced meal and helped cover the costs of fruits […]
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By Martha Weinman Lear, New York Times In medical circles, they call it the Hollywood Heart Attack. You’ve seen it: grimace of agony, clutching of chest, sudden collapse, the whole purple-prose panoply. For my husband, Harold Lear, a doctor who became a patient just that suddenly, it was the first stop in a five-year medical […]
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To the community, It has been a productive and noteworthy year at Barton Health. At times, the future seemed uncertain with the unpredictable roll out of the Affordable Care Act and the lighter winter season. Fortunately, we have persevered and several noteworthy accomplishments stand out. A few 2014 achievements at Barton include: Increasing healthcare access […]
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To the community, Thank you to everyone in the Community Development Agency who contributed to the Toys for Tots collection after hearing about the sad news of the toys being stolen. In an amazing show of holiday spirit and in a matter of only a few hours CDA was able to collect $400 to purchase […]
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