Unlike Measure G, Measure H worth another look
City council members are toying with the idea of bringing two
Obligation to Help the Poor
What, exactly, are the priorities of our county government? When a family faces a budget crisis and plans belt-tightening, it does not cut from its basic needs: food, shelter, medical care. It cuts from vacation, kids' allowances, parties, extras. If Uncle Frank urges the family to invest in his rail scheme, they say, "We can't afford it." If they support dottie Auntie Jean's assisted living, they don't cut her off.
Vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 29
If Proposition 29 is approved by California’s voters, the tax on cigarettes in the state will increase by $1 to $1.87 per pack. The additional tax revenue will be used to fund cancer research, smoking reduction programs and tobacco law enforcement. And that’s a good thing, whether the research is done in California or anywhere else.
Editorial: Enforce laws instead of restricting businesses
Two months ago, we said new guidelines proposed by the Morgan
City workers need to accept the new reality
In this economy, most of us who have jobs are grateful for
Fee to use new skate park is the best solution
The recent move by the City Council to charge a modest admission
