Section: Opinions
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Kill the death penalty
There are many reasons to abolish the death penalty, but supporters of Proposition 34 are emphasizing its outlandish cost.
This article was published on 10.18.12
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It’s the county’s job
As it did with prisons, the state is realigning behavioral-health care to give more responsibility—and funding—to counties. It’s time for the Board of Supervisors to act.
This article was published on 10.18.12
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Speaking of naïveté …
When a candidate for City Council doesn’t know how the Brown Act works or that the city doesn’t have the power to suspend the property tax, he’s not even close to qualified.
This article was published on 10.11.12
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Keeping Gates open
Mike Lynch carries on the longtime family business, Gates Resale.
This article was published on 10.11.12
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Bad spellers
We’ve all driven by the Collier Hardware sign a zillion times, and yet most of us don’t know how to spell the name of Chico’s best hardware store.
This article was published on 10.11.12
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Keeping California prosperous
The state is adding jobs faster than any other, but to maintain its prosperity it must reform government.
This article was published on 10.11.12
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The vote we must make
We elected Jerry Brown governor so he could solve our chronic budget problems. Let’s follow through by approving his tax measure, Proposition 30.
This article was published on 10.11.12
October 18, 2012
CN&R Vol 36 Issue 9
October 11, 2012
CN&R Vol 36 Issue 8