Opinion
My first six months in Sacramento
It seems like only yesterday that I was a Madera County supervisor, yet it has now been six months since I was sworn into the State Assembly. While I was home among friends as a county supervisor, I kind of stand out now as an Assemblyman in Sacramento because of the ranch hat I wear. Fortunately...
Opinion
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LETTERS
A well deserved thank you
Dear Editor, It has been my honor to serve as president of the Mountain Community Women for the fiscal year 2012-2013. This group of dedicated women, 81 strong, works tirelessly to provide financial support to keep the Oakhurst Community Center open and maintained so that it can be used by the ...
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LETTERS
Tobacco kills
Dear Editor, Did you know that tobacco kills more people than alcohol, AIDS, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders, and suicides combined? Tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States.
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OPINION
Dangers come with summer
Last week's deaths in Yosemite -- a swimmer being swept over Nevada Fall and a man killed by a falling rock while climbing El Capitan -- Along with the near-drowning at Bass Lake is a stark reminder that summer fun brings its share of danger with it.
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LETTERS
Concerned about firing of volunteer captain Kernaghan
Concerned about firing of volunteer captain Kernaghan
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OPINION
Grand jury foreman responds
Each year, grand jury members attend a very intense two-day training session conducted by the statewide Grand Jury Association, where, among other things, they learn to differentiate fact from rumor. Whats more, there is a methodical approach for fact det
