Editorials

The last full year of the county bookmobile's service, it logged more than 4,000 miles, attracted more than 2,500 users, while people checked out more than 4,300 items.

In the case of voting, the emblem of democracy, doubt is cause for alarm and immediate reform. Even for a steep price.

The following people, organizations or events deserve either a

The ticking of the clock is getting louder; the hourglass has almost run out; the bell is about to ring; kids are about to groan and parents are about to rejoice. It's time for school again.

Most of the time I am optimistic. I prefer to praise rather than complain. Or if I complain, I like to be able to suggest a solution.

A teachers' union raised concerns about safety of kids walking to and from school near the Highway 25 bypass construction.

The following people, organizations or events deserve either a

After a long spring and summer of baseball practices and games in the sun – and absolutely no farming – I've decided that the "tan" that I have acquired should be called the coach's tan rather than the farmer's tan.

County supervisors have been on the right track in supporting changes to growth rules that would require voter approval for major developments after the planning process instead of at the start.

Take some time out from your back-to-school shopping this Saturday for a different kind of shopping.