Opinion

Sandy Scott: Debunking A Misconception

Saturday, January 5, 2013
Sandy Scott: Debunking A Misconception

The Arcata Chamber of Commerce is not a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. We are not now, have never been nor will we ever be a member of the National Chamber. »

Kash Boodjeh: Oversight Board ‘Creating Alternate Realities’ – December 20, 2012

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Listening to the continuous expressions of the confused nature of the intent of the law, it was hard to avoid the conclusion that this interpretation stated by the majority of our city staff in the various agencies, and the counsel, mainly had to do with their lack of clarity on how to manipulate the... »

Tom Chapman: Everyone Can Help Prevent School Violence – December 18, 2012

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

School administrators, teachers, and staff have a role. Students, parents, and the greater community also play a vital role in the prevention of school violence. »

Recent Letters To The Editor – December 5, 2012

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Now, we have to enjoy small garbage dumps that have sprouted up as the result of those who feel they can simply drop the crap off at the nearest corner. I am sure these folks consider themselves enlightened, enivrionmentally friendly, consciously green people. Yet, in reality they are slobs with no civic pride, and... »

Sharon Letts: Cannabis Subsidizes Humboldt County

Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Sharon Letts: Cannabis Subsidizes Humboldt County

Do your homework, learn about the benefits of cannabis and hemp as a sustainable material, and nullify the negativity. »

Ginger Campbell: Join The Arcata Chamber’s Vibrant, Expanding Community – November 28, 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The Chamber also operates one of 20 exclusive California Welcome Centers. This enables the Arcata Chamber to do what few other chambers can; to provide an excellent service to member businesses and organizations and expose and refer our members to over 10,000 visitors each year. The California Welcome Center is a wonderful... »

Dave Meserve: Turns Out Corps Really Ain’t Peeps, At Least In Arcata – November 7, 2012

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

The ordinance approved by voters yesterday is specifically worded so as to avoid the threat of a costly legal challenge, while declaring that only “living, breathing human beings” are entitled to Constitutional rights granted to “persons” or “the people.” »

Pamela Jones: We’ve Pulled All The Tricks Out Of The Bag – October 31, 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

At Arcata School District, we have faced all of the above and more. We are currently wrapping up our latest round of pavement pounding and phone calling in the hopes that the passage of Measures E and F, our bond and parcel tax measures appearing on the November ballot, will help pull us out... »

Paul Mann: All The Scented Snake Oil You Could Want – October 31, 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

It’s courtship time: Josephine’s rather attracted to the rival; not fully persuaded, mind you, but definitely interested—interested despite the 47 percent debacle. Seriously thinking about embracing the guy anyway, hard as that is for Obama supporters to imagine. »

Tim Martin: How Can I Be More Like Mitt? – October 31, 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Yes, I’m a dismal failure. I’m one of the lazy 47 percent. »