Category: This Weeks News
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THE GREAT BIN CONTROVERSY
By Samuel Strait – August 26, 2016 – It is not often that we have a public agency that so constantly proves just how worthless it has become, but the Del Norte Solid Waste Authority (DNSWMA) has done just that. Looking beyond the constant drum beat of recycling, (textiles, mattresses, and abandoned cars all a complete…
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Public Meetings Regarding Marijuana Licensing, Tracking and Environmental Impact Report
From Marijuana Media Weekly Buzz – August 26, 2016 – Public Meetings just announced by the CA Department of Food and Agriculture & the Medical Cannabis Cultivation Program: Grower Participation Needed. The CA Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) is developing regulations to establish cannabis cultivation licensing and a track and trace system, collectively referred…
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Greater Transparency in Government
Submitted by Ourania Riddle – August 24, 2016 – More sunshine due on local government executive pay Governor Brown signed into law August 22nd, effective January 1, 2017, an amendment to the Ralph M. Brown Act requiring local government bodies, prior to voting in open session to approve new pay or benefit levels for their agency’s…
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TOO RISKY FOR COMMON SENSE
By Donna Westfall – August 24, 2016 – As I was walking past “Sleezy Joe’s Used Car Lot” I happened to come upon this conversation: Sleezy Joe – Hey buddy step over here for a moment, have I got a deal for you! I have this “like new” car over here that regularly sells…
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WHEN CONSENSUS REPLACES CRITICAL THINKING
As we approach a new election, let me remind you of the past. Reprinted in part from October 14, 2012 By Donna Westfall – Ever heard of Groupthink? It’s a psychological phenomenon in which group members form individual opinions that match the group consensus rather than critically evaluating information. It’s when the desire for harmony…
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To Burn or Not to Burn
By Donna Westfall – August 23, 2016 – UPDATE: New information has been received from the owner of the old clinic at A and 2nd Streets, as well as from the Crescent City, new City Manager, Mr. David M. Van Dermark, referencing correspondence from the California Coastal Commission (CCC). Per the City: “The City has…
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To burn or not to burn the old hospital at 2nd & A Streets?
By Donna Westfall – August 17, 2016 – Supervisor 1st District, Roger Gitlin, has tackled the blight problem head on while the other politicians give lip service just like they do to various other problems in our community week in, week out, month after month, year after year. Want examples: poor test scores by our…
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What is Measure Q About: Part 4
By Donna Westfall – August 12, 2016 – First a note: I started www.crescentcitytimes.com because the local newspaper was not reporting the news accurately, fairly or honestly….. in my opinion. People in this town deserved to know more if they cared to read another side. I started the Crescent City-Del Norte County Taxpayers Association…
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What is Measure Q All About: Part 3
By Donna Westfall – August 10, 2016 – The allegations made by the local taxpayers association about municipal fraud and malfeasance is nothing new. I allege municipal fraud and malfeasance has been going on long before I ever relocated to this area and it’s been going on for the 8 years I’ve lived here, even…
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What’s wrong with the Triplicate?
By Donna Westfall – August 11, 2016 – Unlike www.crescentcitytimes.com with no income, no hired reporters or staff, the Triplicate newspaper has plenty of hired help to get the news. If you are a regular subscriber to the Triplicate, you probably received a flyer offering a deep discount if you extend your subscription for either…