Opinion

Six Rivers Planned Parenthood Responds – February 2, 2012

Thursday, February 2, 2012

We would like nothing more than for the Komen Foundation to reconsider and recommit to what has been a great partnership for women who need and receive breast health services. Politics should never get in the way of women’s health care – whether it is access to birth control or breast cancer screenings.... »

Childcare Dwindles With Latest Closure – February 2, 2012

Thursday, February 2, 2012
Childcare Dwindles With Latest Closure – February 2, 2012

The program served 60 to 65 children between two classrooms in a typical year. When Bloomfield Elementary closed in 2006, it took a toll on the program. »

Derk & Wendy Schulze: The North Coast Resource Center Is Regrouping – January 31, 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Derk & Wendy Schulze: The North Coast Resource Center Is Regrouping – January 31, 2012

The North Coast Resource Center is approaching its first month of being closed. We remain hopeful that the closure is temporary and will attempt to keep you informed of our progress. We are eager to see the following services return to and for Arcata. »

Brad Job: Rapacious Grows Destroy Habitat, Undo Restoration Work – January 29, 2012

Saturday, January 28, 2012
Brad Job: Rapacious Grows Destroy Habitat, Undo Restoration Work – January 29, 2012

The sad fact remains that the underground economy is creating really bad consequences for the increasingly fragile ecology of our rivers and streams. »

Mayor Michael Winkler: Welcome, Arcata Students – January 24, 2012

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Mayor Michael Winkler: Welcome, Arcata Students – January 24, 2012

I hope all of you have a very meaningful, fun and rewarding experience in Arcata and that many of you choose to make this your permanent home. »

Andrew Freeman: Homeless Schools And The Masters Of Making Do – January 18, 2012

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

We have become masters of “making do.” All the while, we have worked hard to secure a site and build a facility of our own. »

Jack Durham: NHUHSD Violates Brown Act – January 13, 2012

Friday, January 13, 2012

So how did this happen? It appears that it was simply a clerical error. The person responsible for posting the agenda either forgot to do so, or didn’t know that the meeting was subject to the Brown Act. There’s no evidence of any malice or that a covert agenda was at play. »

Kerri Cook: A New Year’s Resolution For Your Pocketbook – January 10, 2012

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

The earlier you start dealing with debt, the quicker you’ll stop living beyond your means. »

Sorelle Fluke: On Being Grounded To Your Roots – January 10, 2012

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

A rewarding way to help your historical society is to simply volunteer. We are all in this community together, but many of us do not know how we even got here, or why we gathered in the first place. »

Letters To The Editor – December 26, 2011

Monday, December 26, 2011

Hi my charming. I badly want to meet you and know you closer. »