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Comment on South Yuba River: Stay Out, Stay Alive by YubaNet

YubaNet — Thu, 18 May 2023 04:31:32 +0000

In reply to Hunter Cutting. Yes, given the amount of snowmelt to come, that's a distinct possibility.

Comment on South Yuba River: Stay Out, Stay Alive by Hunter Cutting

Hunter Cutting — Thu, 18 May 2023 04:29:43 +0000

Can you confirm (per this this video) that Pat Sullivan is projecting river flows of “3,000 to 5,000 cfs into July?” I understand that 500 cfs is probably the max for enjoyable/safe recreation.

Comment on Magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattles area by IVEN LOURIE

IVEN LOURIE — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:07:22 +0000

We felt this vibration at around 3:30 A.M. in Penn Valley near Pilot Peak. I wouldn’t say it shook items on shelves or dressers, but it certainly shook a two-story house!

Comment on Magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattles area by Shelby Lema

Shelby Lema — Fri, 12 May 2023 10:36:24 +0000

I just felt another either earthquake or aftershock I was in my bedroom and everything started to move the water bottles where shaking on my dresser it is 3:35 am now

Comment on The Thanksgiving poll results are in! by Linda Randall

Linda Randall — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 07:35:28 +0000

In reply to loispiscitelli93. They aren’t that hard to make. Key ingredient is quince, which I only find at, of all places, GV Safeway! Delhi farms raisins really improve the pies. And forget that lattice crust: just cut out autumn shapes and bake separately, then lay on top. Not-too-sweet whipped cream is good to tone down the acid; always warm it at least a little before serving. Yum!

Comment on The Thanksgiving poll results are in! by Al Schmidt

Al Schmidt — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:14:16 +0000

“Jiggly ribbed log” is beautiful…. and delicious!

Comment on The Thanksgiving poll results are in! by loispiscitelli93

loispiscitelli93 — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 02:56:40 +0000

I perfer Mince pies as I don’t care for Pumpkin pie. I called all the stores and cannot find mince pie anywhere only by mail order and then they are the mini’s. Oh well, I;ll just have to wait for them to arrive. However, My husband and I will be eating one before Thanksgiving.

Comment on Skyrocketing liability premiums lead to one local fire department closing, major impacts on others by Steven Millard

Steven Millard — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:56:00 +0000

Why can’t the state simply underwrite the fire departments, think about how bad it would be if they ceased to exist? And by the way good forrest management requires the cleanup of downed wood & small trees growing in the understory, if we want to stop the devastating effects & prevent crown fires, not clear cutting or timber harvesting which some would have you believe.
We need live thriving Forrest’s now more than ever as a hedge against global warming!

Comment on Skyrocketing liability premiums lead to one local fire department closing, major impacts on others by Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:39:43 +0000

I am perplexed by this article as usually liability costs are increased due to the classification of business and its associated risk. The peril of fire should have of not deterred or caused the increase of cost, rather the classification of business and losses associated with it. Even though the Volunteer FD itself may not of had losses, other carriers may have sustained losses and will increase rates based off of that.

Comment on Skyrocketing liability premiums lead to one local fire department closing, major impacts on others by Cecille Demille

Cecille Demille — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:38:28 +0000

This issue has nothing to do with measure V. I find it simultaneously ironic that state and local firefighters are feeling the crush of high insurance costs while the homeowners have complained about this for YEARS. Fire departments: that’s what you have to pay.
So pay it or lose it fire staff. That’s the way it works.

Comment on Skyrocketing liability premiums lead to one local fire department closing, major impacts on others by Philip Blagg

Philip Blagg — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:56:08 +0000

The anti-tax movement that began with Proposition 13 in 1978. I was a Firefighter in Contra Costa County at the time. Layoffs were one serious option considered at the time. I moved to Placer County and chose to leave the fire service at that time.
Fast-forward to 1994 when I was once again employed as a Fierfighter and more anti-tax fervor led to the department I was employed by needing to reduce their paid force. Once again, I made the choice to leave so orher, younger Firefighters would not lose their job.
Public safety and the costs associated with it is an issue that must be borne by paying taxes. Period. A well staffed professional fire service is an essential service that must rise above political ideology. Private industries and private citizens all benefit if they are willing to pay for such protection. Insurance companies have no interest in your safety. They are in business to reduce their cost to pay for your lossess. You have a choice. You can pay for protection, or pay for potential recovery of some of your loss. I choose protection by professionals who are readily available for a quick response.

Comment on NJUHSD trustees Seeley, Drew and Hinman flunk ethics 101 by Donn Harris

Donn Harris — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:49:32 +0000

Unfortunately, very often people are either promoted or elected into positions for which they are unprepared. School Boards are among the most affected by this. Candidates get elected for ideological reasons, they don’t study to become more competent board members, they don’t curb their impulses and they try to cover up their lack of knowledge. They can’t handle conflict and they can’t mediate when others have conflict seemnot tm understand that cnfict is part if the sytem. They seemed to have no idea that campaigning was a problem, and if Dan Frisella tried to intervene it could have gotten testy. I don’t know the cost of having the attorney present but given the last few years, that may be a worthy expense. Ken Johnson reports that they don’t allow applause, which must stem from some of the large groups that attended last year and cheered each other on. That may have been a temporary measure but it needs to be rescinded – things are tense but let people applaud for their side within reason. I would like to see a Board that’s competent, informed, interacts positively with the public, and knows how to manage crowds and navigate between opposing sides. Last year I counted 4 of the 5 trustees as having attended local schools, and while we should honor community knowledge and history, a little influx of ideas from other places, and someone who has attended School Board training and other advanced courses, would be welcome additions. This group is locked into positions based on who they hang with, and we need at least a few voices from outside the tight circle – if we don’t get them I urge the new Board members to make contacts throughout the region and come to the table with ideas and possibilities. The student forum is a great idea, celebrating student achievement at meetings is absolutely essential for a hundred reasons, and anyone with mediation skills should sharpen them and be ready. Last year’s issues are still unresolved.

Comment on NJUHSD trustees Seeley, Drew and Hinman flunk ethics 101 by Larry Mazzuca

Larry Mazzuca — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 22:50:32 +0000

I served 17 years on the Vacaville USD board of eduction. Even a new school board trustee knows that you cannot campaign during a board meeting. Legal counsel or not, the Superintendent needs to stop the meeting immediately to correct the situation. He knows that campaigning during a board meeting is a violation.

Comment on NJUHSD trustees Seeley, Drew and Hinman flunk ethics 101 by Susan

Susan — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 19:01:25 +0000

Thank you for covering this issue! I served on an elementary school board for eight years and I was sad to see such flagrant violations of the rules of conduct by these board members. This was a good reminder of how important local elections are.

Comment on NJUHSD trustees Seeley, Drew and Hinman flunk ethics 101 by Michael

Michael — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 18:45:52 +0000

it is very simple – recall the ones who violated the Board policy, especially Seely the President of the Board…
Power Corrupts – Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely
apparently they don’t teach this in schools anymore as it’s considered Critical Thinking (i.e. ‘Woke’) – and that is strictly verboten in right-wing paradigm…

Comment on NJUHSD trustees Seeley, Drew and Hinman flunk ethics 101 by Debra Weistar

Debra Weistar — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:03:34 +0000

Thank you YubaNet for bringing wider attention to this issue. This board clearly needs legal guidance and oversight. It’s not a matter of “stepping on toes” — it’s a matter of knowing protocol and following it. And if you can’t do that, at the very least when an outside listener (in this case a community member attending the meeting) points out your missteps, treat them with respect, and consider their concerns rather than rudely dismissing them.

Comment on NJUHSD trustees Seeley, Drew and Hinman flunk ethics 101 by Christy McCracken

Christy McCracken — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:38:35 +0000

Thank you Ken Johnson for your comments. I agree, let’s bring back a focus on the students and their achievements. Let’s bring in board members that won’t call the very accomplished student board representative “cute” and instead recognize her many achievements. The lack of professionalism and ethics has been an embarrassment.

Comment on NJUHSD trustees Seeley, Drew and Hinman flunk ethics 101 by Ken Johnson

Ken Johnson — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:27:21 +0000

This is exactly why I’m running for the high school board in Area 5, which is the South County including Alta Sierra and Lake of the Pines.

I have 38 years of teaching experience, and I am endorsed unanimously by the teachers’ association and by well=respected and proven leaders in our community including…

Board of Supervisor Ed Scofield

Louise Johnson, retired, NJUHSD Superintendent

Susan Clarabut, retired, Superintendent/Principal at Chicago Park School, principal at Pleasant Ridge School

Taryn Montre-Loehr, retired, Bear River Counselor

Jeff Dellis, retired, retired NU Athletic Director

The support is overwhelming and continues to grow. A full list of over forty endorsements can be found on my website at voteforken.com

Politics has no place on our school board. Their attention should be focused entirely on student achievement. Right now, our school board is dysfunctional and focused more on political agendas than the students. Some examples are…

1. The school district’s lawyer had to be brought in to the August meeting to train the board on how to run a school board meeting and to follow state laws. How much taxpayer money was wasted paying for the lawyer?

2. The board stopped the practice of recognizing and honoring students at board meetings for their achievements, whether it be athletic, academic, or extra-curricular.

3. The board laid off the construction instructor and eliminated that program. The board also didn’t bring back ROP which is another Voc Ed program. Students could be trained and start good-paying jobs immediately after graduation. All students have different types of skills, talents, and needs, so we need to support college readiness along with a robust vocational ed program.

4. The board doesn’t allow applause at board meetings.

5. The board treats community members disrespectfully. No wonder few show up to board meetings.

I would be honored to continue my career in education as your high school board member. Contact me at my website, voteforken.com. Thank you.

Comment on NJUHSD trustees Seeley, Drew and Hinman flunk ethics 101 by Debra Miller

Debra Miller — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 04:34:02 +0000

Such a sad commentary on our current school board. This is not reflective of our diverse and amazing student body.

Comment on NJUHSD trustees Seeley, Drew and Hinman flunk ethics 101 by Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 03:27:36 +0000

Argh! Thanks for reporting this.