Speak Out – Jan. 5, 2013
Sunday, 10:20 a.m. Hi, my name is Elizabeth. I live in Avalon Beach. I’ve really become concerned about the amount of speed limit signs on Del Monte. A lot of people consider this a private freeway. …
Our View – Fiscal cliff points to larger problem with government
So, we didn’t fall off the cliff. Well, we did … “sorta.” Washington lawmakers, with moments to go, did manage to pass a compromise bill designed to keep the country functioning, temporarily avoiding…
The Founding Fathers on the 2nd Amendment
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., shootings, said, “The British are not coming. … We don’t need all these guns to kill people.” Lewis’ vision, shared by many, represents a …
Speak Out – Jan. 2, 2013
Monday 5:58 p.m. I know it don’t very cost very much to have a light in your street. We have had a light for many years since we move here on (not understood) drive. A lot of people don’t have that a…
Overheard – Jan. 2, 2013
WHO WILL WIN THE BCS CHAMPIONSHIP?
Hall Fighting Irish!! Carla Carter
Roll Tide Roll Brittney Camp
ALABAMA Lisa Seale
Roll tide baby Erica Davis Crandall
Roll tide roll! Irish soup !!!…
Our View – Santa Rosa Transit an idea before its time
As 2013 begins, it does so in Santa Rosa County without publicly funded transportation. Santa Rosa Transit ceased operations Friday. We don’t expect a great public outcry at this loss. You see, thou…
Letters to the Editor – Jan. 2, 2013
Time for bold action on biofuels
President Obama’s re-election paves the way for him to actually pursue the “all of the above” energy strategy he has promised. After a series of government-backed …
Our View – A modern-day duality
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light,…
Looking back at the big events of 2012
Here is my annual look back at the year that was: 1. Hillary Clinton denied knowing much about the Benghazi attacks, and then said she had a “concussion” and could not testify. It made us all feel no…
Teens constantly walk the line of naughty and nice
With many kids gearing up for a holiday at home, their parents may soon be wrestling with the question of the season, “naughty or nice?” In making the calculation about their teenager’s behavior, it’…