Reader: My first reaction to the otherwise well-intended front-page article “Our flag was still there” in Monday's Californian was frustration. But then I remembered there was a time that I didn't know the difference between half-staff and half-mast.
Reader: As mayor of the city of McFarland, I feel compelled to address and correct several inaccuracies and oversights presented in The ʦapp Californian's article ("As summertime looms, McFarland residents may have to choose dirty water — or no water at all," March 17) on our city's w…
Reader: Longtime reader, always appreciate your column and thoughtful responses to some of the constant craziness. I never wanted to be one of those old people who seem to have nothing to do but complain, but here I am!
Reader: The headline in the Jan. 28 edition refers to “Activists target Hurtado for being among majority of state Democrats taking oil money.” I am not a Democrat and am not a Hurtado supporter. But I am trying to figure out why this article is front-page headline newsworthy.
Reader: "Seated at his desk, a black cherry furnishing that matches the shelves behind it, Youngblood sits between five American flags and a trove of photo frames, memorabilia and a model plane on the upper shelf. He fiddles about with an orange pen over a blank calendar, set to January."
Reader: What happened to the comic “Real Life Adventures”?
Reader: Good morning. Between you and me, was this shot the best choice?
Reader: And the gutless vultures come out! The Californian and its left-leaning publishers wasted no time in printing the hate-filled and demeaning letters from the "Kevin (McCarthy) haters" after his announcement he's leaving Congress at the end of the year.
Reader: Thanks for putting Steven Mayer on assignment for the story on Bill Ray. He did an excellent job, as usual.
Reader: Greetings Christine,
Reader: I was very happy to see that "Dilbert" was removed from TBC.
Reader: Question: Is The Californian advocating the defunding of the police?
Reader: On rare occasions The ʦapp Californian publishes an Opinion cartoon that is both irrelevant and disingenuous. The one on Wednesday is such an example. With no one of any influential significance objecting to anyone praying for the recovery of Damar Hamlin following his cardiac…
Matthew's craft project said it all.
Reader: Even though I loved your segment on National First Responders Day, I was disappointed that another segment of our local responding heroes was not mentioned: our wonderful social workers. They are often one of the first responders to tragedy in our homes. They stand between infants an…
Reader: First, let me say that I respect and admire the work you do for The Californian. You had big shoes to fill, and you have filled them well. Having said that, however, I must say that you really blew it in the September 2022 issue of ʦapp Life.
Reader: Herb Benham wrote ("These are a few of my favorite things," July 31) of the former Greyhound terminal: "You know a building is ugly when it looks better after it's torn down and you're looking at a pile of rubble."
Reader: The recent viewpoint article in The ʦapp Californian regarding the 3rd District supervisor's race favored two candidates over the third. In my opinion, this was unprofessional. The selection of candidates should be left to voters and not to the view of the journalist/journalis…
Reader: Hi, Christine. I am reading this (Friday) morning's paper ("ʦapp National Cemetery commemorates Vietnam veterans and their families") and was surprised and a bit dismayed to see that ʦapp National Cemetery held a ceremony to honor all Vietnam veterans. ... we would have…
Reader: Love “Sound Off.” I was wondering. Does the Californian screen or fact-check submissions to Community Voices?
Reader: As ʦappians, we must be proud of our local media's nonpartisan coverage of President Biden’s tenure. I say nonpartisan facetiously, of course.
Reader: Any notion I may have had that I have a sophisticated and informed perspective of world affairs quickly evaporated when I read the front-page story Monday morning regarding a mutiny by a portion of Burkina Faso’s military.
Reader: Two things caused me to wait in writing this. First, I waited for someone to comment on the Jan. 4 Board of Supervisors meeting’s discussion of a huge price increase to Kern County landowners and to my surprise, no one offered any comments.
Reader: Hi Herb, I am so happy for you, but sad for those of us who love reading your column. I almost started crying when I opened the paper ("Herb Benham: Thanks and I'll see you in February," Dec. 26) and saw the announcement. However, I knew the time was coming eventually because we are …
Reader: I have been a longtime subscriber to The ʦapp Californian. I enjoy keeping up on current news, sports and happenings by reading your paper.
Reader: I read the article "An unfixed problem: Family farmer says ending illegal dumping requires more than cleanup" (Nov. 13). Why can't the county get creative? Back when I worked animal control, people continued to dump trash at the old dump site on Round Mountain Road. Environmental Hea…
Reader: Robert Price has always had the super talent of being capable of tap dancing around any subject without ever really addressing it. One of those friendly guys who talks all day and never says a darn thing type.
Reader: ... I am calling to express my great concern, disappointment and actually insult at your latest issue (of ʦapp Life) saluting the men of Kern County. Which is OK, I can appreciate that. But then, the subtitle, these guys know how to get things done. If you want to be a leader,…
Reader: The news business is a tough job, especially in this current climate of political unrest, COVID apprehension, and the sad state of affairs that ʦappom has created in California. I think this is why your readers look forward to your Sound Off column every week.
Reader: Here's an evaluation of front-page articles in the Sept. 28 edition.
Reader: Why does there have to be an article on every page of the paper regarding the coronavirus or the vaccine? By now I’m sure everybody on the planet knows everything possible for man to know on both subjects, and everybody has their own opinion. Therefore one or two articles would suffice.
Reader: I am glad the deputy involved in the Wasco family tragedy has been laid to eternal rest. May he RIP. That sincerely said, The Californian has given entirely too much print (text and numerable photographs) to him since the tragedy. I understand this is a local paper reporting local ne…
Reader: Regarding Monday's article ("Getting up to code: City of ʦapp improves parks' access for the disabled") about improving access to city parks:
Reader: John Cox, The ʦapp Californian’s brilliant business editor, has once again scored with his in-depth look at our apartment rental market (“ʦapp’s apartment market sets 2 new records,” July 5). His recent takes on our local housing situation typically contain both a wide …
Reader: Yet another old white man giving his opinion on the low birth rate. Way to go, Californian!
Reader: My first awareness of mass shootings was in 1966 when one occurred from the University of Texas Tower. The next was of a cluster of workplace shootings started among federal employees in the mid-'80s with what is described in the slang as “going postal.” In 1999, Columbine occurred, …
Reader: My opinion on your article about PG&E rate hikes ("Electric utilities try for smooth customer experience during transition to variable rates," May 16): I believe that an "international expert" on rate hikes does not impress. Mentioning percentages without a real base is deceptive…
Reader: I have always believed that the purpose of an Opinion section in a newspaper was to allow differing opinions on political and nonpolitical issues to be put out to the reading community to allow people to consider and arrive at their own conclusions.
Reader: I am prompted to write with a concern about the headline for Rich Lowry’s editorial in the April 28 Californian. I think that titling it “Biden’s climate summit folly” was an inappropriate summary of Mr. Lowry’s arguments. I think that Rich Lowry too often makes unfair and value-lade…
Reader: Thank you, Robert Price, for your wonderful piece on Gerald Haslam ("Gerry Haslam's valley was a place of renewal and comfort," April 18). Whenever anyone asks where I am from, I usually answer “the Other California.” Most people reply, “Where?” giving me an opportunity to share some…
Reader: About every six months I write to you regarding The ʦapp Californian using The Associated Press as a news source.
Reader: Once again, you have shown your massive talent for avoiding any attempt to answer the real question ("Sound Off: Obituaries capture readers' interest," April 3). The very visible subtext to both letters about the "obituary" of Robert Scot Green involves their feeling that they are be…
Reader: You didn't do justice to the obituary for Beverly Cleary. She wrote or published books from 1950 to 2006. In 1984 she was awarded the John Newbery Award for "Dear Mr. Henshaw." The Newbery is awarded for "The most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."
Reader: It was an Opinion page full of good news. Wednesday March 17, 2021 was a five-star day for ʦapp Californian Opinion writers and readers with two wonderful, factual Community Voices pieces and four enjoyable letters all well-intended, well-mannered and rated "bringing smiles to…
Reader: I am saddened that The Californian ran a photo essay encouraging people to trespass on private property to take photographs of themselves among the trees ("Photo gallery: Beautiful weather brings people out to local almond bloom," Feb. 26). Earlier The Californian ran a piece on thef…
Reader: This is their updated cover photo? Wow! Just wow! I would have the same reservations if freaking Ronald Reagan was on the cover. This is not unbiased journalism. This is a tragedy!
Reader: My God. I have been reading your paper for 40 years. It's nothing but fluff now.
Reader: I read the paper daily as well as watching the evening news. I read your article Thursday ("Deadly winter: As cases of COVID-19 recede in Kern County, deaths climb") on COVID deaths and I just don’t understand why the data lags so far behind. If a person is being treated for COVID in…
Reader: Christine, just wanted to question TBC's commitment to the CDC's request regarding the use of masks and social distancing to control the COVID-19 spread. The reason I ask this is that on too many times while reading TBC, e.g., one example Saturday, Jan. 16, "Let Them Play" in Tehacha…
Reader: When the voting on the second impeachment of Donald Trump is complete, may I ask, if possible, to have The Californian print the voting of California’s House and Senate members?
