Author: nick
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Vetting Newsom
By Kevin Kiley – February 13, 2024 In the words of Democrat Senator John Fetterman, Gavin Newsom is “running for President right now” but doesn’t have the “guts to announce it.” He is thereby avoiding the standard vetting process. So it’s up to us to make sure Americans know the truth. This has become more…
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Do You Have a Homeowner’s Exemption On Your Home?
By Donna Westfall – February 13, 2024 Did you know that if you live in your home you can get a slight tax break by filing for a Homeowner’s Exemption. First call up the Assessor’s Office: Phone (707) 464-7200 and ask them to check to see if you have the Homeowner’s Exemption on your property.…
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There’s Going to be a New Judge on the Bench
By Staff at Crescent City Times – February 8, 2023 Two attorney’s are vying for the position of Judge for Del Norte County now that Bob Cochran is not running. Allow us to express what a pleasure it has been to interview these two well qualified people. Either one will make a great judge. They…
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Update on Water Fluoridation Trial
By Carol Goodwin Blick – February 12, 2024 The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)/EPA water fluoridation bench trial is entering itslast week. EPA’s expert witnesses will continue their testimony thismorning, Monday February 12, and Tuesday February 13, 2024. Final arguments will be heard this Wednesday February 14th. The Court’sruling will follow at a later date.…
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Governor Whack-A-Mole
By Kevin Kiley – February 9, 2024 With crime spiraling out of control in Oakland, Newsom has dramatically announced a “law enforcement surge operation” in the city. We’ve seen this movie before. Last April, Newsom announced more CHP in LA to “crack down” on retail theft. In September, he announced 20 National Guard were off…
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Can Pebble Beach Drive Be Fixed?
Commentary By Donna Westfall – February 8, 2024 Last month, on January 14th, the hillside on Pebble Beach Drive between 7th and 8th was looking bad. A 75 foot section of the bluff slid down to the beach. Vehicles and pedestrians are prevented from accessing that area due to safety concerns. This week, it’s worse.…
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OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS from HJTA for the March 5 Primary Election
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION – MARCH 5, 2024 BALLOT MEASURE RECOMMENDATIONS: NO on PROPOSITION 1 Proposition 1 is a $6.38 billion bond (bonds are how the state borrows money, which taxpayers must repay, with interest, over many years). Although Proposition 1 is advertised as a “transformational” solution to mental health care and homelessness, it is not. The…
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Are You Paying For Expansion?
Opinion and Commentary By Donna Westfall – February 5, 2024 By now you’ve probably heard that the City of Crescent City is looking at increasing sewer rates. Just as a reminder, ratepayers pay for operations and maintenance. Developers pay for expansion. Let’s look back to that period when the Wastewater Treatment Plant was being upgraded…
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End 47
By Kevin Kiley – February 5, 2024 Before a recent Zoom call, Gavin Newsom was recorded telling a story. While at Target he witnessed a thief simply walk out, merchandise in hand. Apparently shocked by this routine event in our state, Newsom berated a Target employee: “Why don’t you stop him!?” Not realizing who he…
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State Assembly Seat Candidates
Commentary & Opinion By Donna Westfall – February 4, 2024 Jim Wood has been our Assemblyman since 2014 and will not seek re-election. When I met him while he was initially running for the office, I knew he was a dentist and naturally asked him about his thoughts on fluoride in the drinking water. He…