Author: Samuel Strait
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Our Governor In A Clown Suit Again
Commentary By Samuel Strait – July 14, 2022 It has been awhile since I weighed in on anything at the State level,but it seems our “Empty Suit”, Governor Newsom has been working overtime being involved a whole series of self inflicted wounds. Apparentlyit started with a family vacation in Montana. You probably know it as…
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The 5-0 Club
By Samuel Strait – Reporter at Large – July 13, 2022 Looks like the local Board of Supervisors found that a 4-1 vote is notthe end of civilization as we know it, not that there was much actualcommunication nor listening to the dissent by the remaining members ofthe Board. While I could ramble through the…
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It Is What It Is, But When Will The Reckoning Begin?
Commentary By Samuel Strait – July 12, 2022\ I would like to be writing articles about a recent trip along thewinding, beautiful, tree filled delight of Howland Hill Road. Amagnificent drive of 10.8 miles of a tall tree extravaganza, blue skyand warming summer temperatures. A brief stop in Hiouchi, followed by awonderful lunch at the…
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Government Is Most Certainly Alive And Well In Del Norte County
Commentary By Sam Strait – July 5, 2022 For those of you that have missed my timely update of what has happenedin the local Board of Supervisor’s meeting of the 5-0 Club, never fear Iam here to keep you up to date. In a just over two hours of mindnumbing pointless meeting time, the usual…
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Its The Fourth Of July And WOW
Commentary By Samuel Strait – July 2, 2022 There is nothing like a community party, and Crescent City and the wholeCounty know how to do it right. Yes, I know, for many it hasn’t beenmuch of a year to celebrate, but come on, its a celebration of thisCountry, so let the fun begin. Commencing with…
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There Are So Many Magical Places In Del Norte County
Commentary By Samuel Strait – Reporter at Large – July 1, 2022 I have passed by this small overgrown parking lot for years going intoCrescent City without much of a thought of stopping to check it out, butwith a guest in town and beach walking a regular pursuit since theyarrived, it was time to show…
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Business Spotlight: Sweet – N – Sassy
By Samuel Strait – Reporter at Large – July 1, 2022 Looking for that perfect cake to grace that party you have planned,maybe some cupcakes for a child’s birthday party or even the office, orperhaps a delectable cheesecake just for yourself? Scones with yourmorning coffee or just because you have that craving. Ronelle “Ronie”Robinson has…
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The Continuing “Last Chance Grade” Saga
By Samuel Strait – Reporter at Large – June 29, 2022 Not many of us in Del Norte County have continued to follow the “LastChance Grade” follies, as the “State” continues to assure us that thingsare well in hand. Since the landslide which removed a substantialportion of Highway 101 south of Crescent City in February…
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Crescent City’s Money Pit
Commentary By Samuel Strait – June 27, 2022 A brief conversation with the City’s Clerk, Robin Patch and her newhusband, Ray Altman, got me to thinking more about the disconnect thatexists not only between the City’s Council and its citizens, but withregard to the rest of the County and its make up. Clearly a growing…
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Business Spotlight: The Log Cabin Diner, Klamath California
By Samuel Strait- Reporter at Large – June 25, 2022 Located at a very scenic drive South of Crescent City in Klamath,California at 301 HWY 169 just off the Southern exit 769 of the KlamathTownship on HWY 101, Telephone 707.482.0400. Menu available at MENUONLINE @logcabindiner.net. The newly upgraded diner offers “Country Style Cooking” that hasofferings…