Residents have earned speedy and comprehensive perchlorate cleanup order
On Dec. 7, the years-long South County perchlorate water poisoning story will take another important turn when the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board will consider whether to adopt the Draft Cleanup and Abatement Order (CAO) or instruct staff to make more adjustments. The CAO is a key document because it spells out in detail what Olin Corp. will be required to do to clean up the contaminated groundwater.
Misplaced trash cans, trail fear mongering … puh-lease
It's time for a round-up of recent local news items that made me shake my head, roll my eyes and utter a two-syllable "Puh-lease."
There are plenty of people in need waiting for a generous helping hand
1. Non-profits and church groups are working hard to help the poor
Ban eminent domain on behalf of private developers
"Private property was the original source of freedom. It still is its main ballpark."
Holidays are a time for family
Thanksgiving is a special time to share a meal in the company of family and friends. Unfortunately, for many people, spending time with family during the holidays is not always possible due to distance, finances or work schedules. No one knows this better than Marta Valle, who for the past eight years has been organizing a charity dinner at St. Catherine's Catholic Parish Center on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. She and a group of volunteers serve those who are away from their families, especially the day workers in our community.
