To the Editor: I have to give credit where credit is so deserved. I’ve been meaning to write this for a long time, but am glad I held off until this year. I’m a parent of a child with special needs and diabetes.   Full Story

To the Editor: In this celebratory week of the Last Great Race - Alaska’s Iditarod Sled Dog Race - I was happy to be invited as a guest to participate in Lorraine Temple’s assembly and demonstration at South Fork High School on Monday, March 8.   Full Story

To the Editor: On Oct. 17, 2000, Southern Humboldt Working Together (SHWT), with Steven Dazey and Buck Mountain Ranch LP, purchased from the Tooby Estate all Tooby’s land west of the freeway with donations and loans for the future Southern Humboldt Community Park.   Full Story

To the Editor: South Fork High school’s Earth Club had their 8th annual chocolate auction on the 11th of February. It was very successful as we made over $800. We would like to thank the following places, Signature Coffee, Northcoast Bakery, Drakes Glen Creations, and Patrick’s; people and businesses who donated to the cause: Calico’s Cafe, Woodrose Cafe, Amillia’s, Ray’s Food Place, Ramóne’s, Eureka Natural Foods, Old Town Coffee and Chocolates, and   Full Story

CALIFORNIA FOCUS THOMAS D. ELIAS Openness in government is almost always a good thing. That’s why there are few more popular laws in California than the 1950s-era Ralph M. Brown Act, which requires almost all meetings of city councils, public district boards, county supervisors and the Legislature to be open to the public, even when they are only casual get-togethers of a few members.   Full Story

To the Editor: There is a difference between complaining and environmental protest. The Community Park is a truly beautiful place worth saving and treasuring as it is. It makes sense for any concerned person to protest when it is threatened by noise, traffic, parking, lights, soil degradation, excess water usage, and fire risk.   Full Story

To the Editor: Even though life is definitely good and I’m quite content for the most part, a couple of things about the SoHum scene bug me. One is the absence of an elected board to run our Community Park and the other is the rip off I experience shopping in the local grocery stores.   Full Story

To the Editor: This letter is in regards to the Jan. 19 letter printed in the Redwood Times titled “What a Waste” concerning the four 40-year-old pine trees taken out for purposes of the airport runway.   Full Story

To the Editor: Last week I had the pleasure of sitting at the table in front of Jacob Garber, along with other parents, to raise funds for SOS for South Fork High School. It was very rewarding to see how many people gave generously and were interested in doing more for the school, as it needs it badly.   Full Story

Guest Opinion By Jenny Le Coq Last week the Friends of the Eel River (FOER) brought legal action before the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board), in an attempt to stop Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), from destroying two northern California rivers essential to the restoration of California’s once-vibrant billion dollar salmon industry.   Full Story