Guilty until proven innocent
When Dean Wilson was re-elected Sheriff of Del Norte County in November 2010, he swore an oath to uphold the US Constitution and the California Constitution. Certain rights afforded our…
Investigation of Jon Alexander
Today (2/26/2012) the Sacramento Bee published my investigation about Jon Alexander, district attorney of Del Norte County, California. Alexander’s story appears at first as a model of redemption. After a…
Time for Conflicted City Attorney Bob Black to Go
Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council. My name is Roger Gitlin and I am a resident of the City. It has come to my attention that City Attorney…
First in a series on Crescent City corruption
NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE….. OR IS THERE? Opinion and Commentary By Donna Westfall – January 28, 2012 Let’s just begin by calling this “The case against City Attorney Bob Black…
Replacement for former council member Slert
The city has received numerous applications applying for the position to replace former Council member Charles Slert. Here are a list of questions I think should be asked: Budget Questions:…
The double standard
By Rachel Towe My husband and I have lived in the same house in Crescent City for almost 50 years now. We’ve seen lots of politicans come and go. Lots…
Less than truthful
I remember hearing about Charles Slert, a man for change. I took someone’s word that he would make a diffference around this town. He was running against Martha McClure. I…
I was wondering…
In response to Katherine Kelly’s statement, "I hope this doesn’t turn into a trend." I have an equally frustrating experience to report. After discovering our city continues to harbor the…
