Author: nick
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Human Caused Global Warming a Myth?
Opinion Piece By Samuel Strait – October 27, 2017 I have always been a consistent skeptic when I hear members of the media and government begin to talk about science in terms of absolutes, accepted science, and overwhelming consensus, because science very rarely can be described in such a fashion even in today’s world of…
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Has Elk Valley Casino/Rancheria gone into the pot growing business?
By Donna Westfall – October 27, 2017 – Did you know that there was a December 2014 memo by the U.S. Justice Department that declared sovereign nations would not be prosecuted for growing pot on tribal land in states that had already legalized the drug? Did you know that in 2014, a small Indian tribe…
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Administration’s Policy
By Donna Westfall – October 27, 2017 – Crescent City Times’ policy for the last five years has been pretty tolerant of other’s opinions and comments. Sometimes we will correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. Occasionally we will delete or replace swear words that add nothing to the content of the message. This past week, though, we…
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Walden votes to remove fluoride
NOTE: Because of the perseverance of one village trustee, Lynn Thompson, who had no support at the beginning but then went out and gathered it. Then she jumped through all the hoops the newly enacted NYS fluoridation (JV Kumar-inspired)law requires She has letters from experts, spoke to two local pharmacists who are able to provide…
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The Failure of America
By Guest Columnist, Michael Ceremello – October 26, 2017 – I have two subjects for you today. The first is about the continuing failure of American journalism, the reporting of “fake news”, and the piranha approach of Holly-weird actresses attempting to gain some limelight. My second subject will only peripherally address the legalization of marijuana…
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Bomb Threat at Del Norte High School
By Donna Westfall – October 23, 2017 – Around 11 am this morning, an email was sent that prompted School Superintendent, Jeff Harris, to call for the evacuation of Del Norte High School. All students, faculty and staff had to evacuate. Fire engines arrived on the scene. Cars parked at the school were not allowed…
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SOJ Joins Sheriff’s Association’s Call for Action On Sanctuary State
Press Release From – Terry Gherardi, Public Information Officer for State of Jefferson – October 18, 2017 The State of Jefferson joins the California Sheriff’s Association and National Sheriff’s Association, in their call for Congress to “take action and pass sensible legislation that doesn’t hamstring law enforcement.” The citizens of the twenty-one counties that encompass…
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Latest on Last Chance Grade
By Donna Westfall – October 22, 2017 – The question to ask is, “Did anything get accomplished with this latest meeting?” Who organized this event? Caltrans District 1, Matt Brady welcomed and introduced all these folks: Victor Bjelajac, from Calif. State Parks, Larry Depee from CHP, John Driscoll from Congressman Jared Huffman’s office, Chris Howard,…
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We all make mistakes – our’s was with Aadam Trask
By Donna Westfall – October 19, 2017 – When we’re wrong, we apologize. And, we made a mistake. The mistake was misspelling Aadam Trask’s name. How do I know this. Because he stopped me in Fisherman’s Restaurant to complain about misspelling his name. I didn’t know him from Adam, so I asked him, “Who are…
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What should happen to women who falsely cry “rape?”
Opinion Piece By Donna Westfall – October 19, 2017 – After researching , witnessing and reporting on the Bryan Ranger “rape” case, it occurs to me that there’s an entire category of the law that is missing. That is; what happens to girls/women who falsely cry, “rape.” Should there be consequences? Should they be listed…