Letters to the Editor

Bob Dorris | A Competence Crisis

What’s happened in Afghanistan this week is a tragedy for the world. We’ve listened all week to voices opining on the “who, what and how.” While necessary, that’s all for

Letters to the Editor

Rocky Sandoval | Data Doesn’t Support Mandates

Vaccine mandates have been rolled out in the last two weeks, enforced by California Health Director Tomas Aragon and corporations with no concrete arguable evidence to implement such mandates. I

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Richard LaMotte | An ‘America Last’ Policy

All the woke Donald Trump haters who were so enraged by four years of peace and prosperity, low unemployment and low taxes, energy independence and a robust foreign policy can

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Gerald Staack | A More Important Pledge

The Pledge of Allegiance is a pledge of Americans’ loyalty to their country. It exudes patriotism, a highly commendable value, but something more is urgently needed. The world is witnessing

Joshua Heath commentary

Joshua Heath | A Tale of Two Brothers

I’ve been having a consistent debate with my brother Mike over a central question: Who contributes more to society, me or him?   Since we can’t seem to come to

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Rick Barker | Senseless Violence Not New

I will start by saying I believe the demonstration turned riot on Jan. 6 was something that in my personal opinion should be condemned by everyone no matter their political

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Benjamin Bartel | Newsom Presides Over Decline

Gov. Gavin Newsom has held office for nearly three years. During that time, this governor has presided over worsening conditions for the regions of this state that truly need change.

Marsha McLean | Back to School with the Library

The start of something new is always an exciting time comprised of feelings that range from nervous to joyful, anxious, uncertain and others. For you, these feelings may accompany the

David Hegg

David Hegg | Your Screen Is Not Your Mind

By David Hegg  With another school season upon us, educational institutions across our great land are battling issues surrounding one of the most elementary elements in our society: how to

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Gerrie Currie | Thanks to Good Samaritans

I wanted to offer my heartfelt thank you to the patrons and staff at a local restaurant who saw a need for assistance and immediately came to the aid of

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Juanita Fitzgerald | What About Survivors?

The county Board of Supervisors wants everyone to carry proof of vaccination cards to enter public buildings, including restaurants and stores. They are saying only 60% have had the vaccination.

SCV Voices: Guest Commentary

C. Norman Allen | A Big Bill for Big Government

The recent bipartisan $1 trillion-plus infrastructure bill, approved by the U. S. Senate last week, is but a Trojan horse to allow another the $3.5 trillion “reconciliation plan” to go