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Editorial — Spring cleaning is coming more quickly than you realize, and with it comes a steady influx of garage sales. These sales often hide extraordinary finds. On the other hand, they can sometimes feel like a few wasted hours spent sorting through someone else’s junk. So how do we know what to look for at a sale? While that depends on the buyer’s goals, here are some tips to ensure you’re purchasing high-quality items this garage sale season. Plan Ahead Have you ever gone grocery shopping w...
Dear Colleagues and Neighbors, Welcome to week one of 69th Legislative Session! As Senators, we are elected to represent the people of our communities and ensure transparency and accountability in our decision-making. It is our duty to address both the obvious issues and the “quiet parts” that may not be immediately apparent. With this in mind, I want to share the rationale behind one of my votes this week. First, I rejected the formation of a new “A” committee—the Select Executive Oversight...
California is a land that renews itself with fire. It has always been so. Now, human population growth and activity has exacerbated the situation. Lives have been lost and there have been billions of dollars in damages. About thirty years ago I drove through fire just north of Los Angeles. It was terrifying. The solution lies not in tweaking fire suppression and management techniques. The solution can only come from reversing our inexorable slide into permanent and worsening climate change which...
Albert Einstein definitely would have approved of my youngest grandson. No, I’m not claiming he is as smart as Einstein but he does have a particular quality that Einstein admired. Christmas morning, my six year old grandson eagerly tore the wrapping from one of his presents. As the gift emerged he proclaimed, “Oh wow! I’ve wanted one of these my whole life.” Then he looked at mom and dad and said, “What is it?” He’s only six so life hasn’t yet taken his enthusiasm. He hasn’t become cynical. H...
Editorial — Heating your home isn’t just about comfort—it affects your budget, health, and the environment. With Cascade’s temperatures dropping, many households face the choice between wood and gas heating. Each option has advantages and drawbacks, so understanding them is key. Heating with Wood For many, wood heating is a tradition. The crackling fire, the aroma of burning wood, and the warmth of a stove or fireplace evoke nostalgia. For those with access to a wood supply, it can be an econ...
