Today Ends Teacher Appreciation Week
By Donna Westfall – May 12, 2023 Despite California ranking near the bottom in the nation for public education; there are good teachers out there in Del Norte County that…
Reparations? Give Newsom a Pat on the Back
Opinion By Donna Westfall – May 11, 2023 For those of you that have been following the farce of reparations for black people in California, guess who is not going…
Vote “No” on AB 1078! Debate Over School Board Gets Heated
Opinion By Donna Westfall – April 30, 2023 Sparks flew at the Assembly Education Committee this past week when Assemblyman Corey Jackson (D-Riverside) made the case for his bill, AB…
I Wish We Had An MTG for 2nd District
Opinion By Donna Westfall – April 26, 2023 By the time I was old enough to register to vote, I registered as a Democrat. After all, they were the party…
Can You Afford To Have Government Ban Gas Appliances?
Opinion Piece By Donna Westfall – April 24, 2023 First we heard about of the government going after gas stoves. Now it’s all gas appliances; furnaces, water heaters, clothes dryers,…
The Case Against Rent Control
Opinion By Donna Westfall – April 22, 2023 In front of WalMart, petitions are available to sign regarding rent control. My husband told the signature gatherer, “I’m a landlord. I…
An Evening With Steve Leslie
By Donna Westfall – April 10, 2023 “Enjoyable!” “Wonderful guitar player!” “Funny!” “Beautiful voice!.” “Exquisite guitar!” Friday night, April 7, at Lucky 7 Casino and Hotel in Smith River, songwriter,…
Del Norte County Senior Center Re-Opens For Indoor Dining
By Donna Westfall – April 6, 2023 Along with face masks no longer required, the Senior Center has re-opened for indoor dining from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Monday through…
