Community Input

Racism on the Mountain

From the November 26, 2021 Edition

November 9, 2021 Dear Editor:

Thank you for publishing the letter from the resident of Lake of the Woods who described the existence of racism in our Mountain Communities [Letter to the Editor, “Unveiling Racially Restrictive …

Keeping Our School Children Safe

From the November 12, 2021 Edition

November 1, 2021 Dear Editor:

At about 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, I called Frazier Park School to arrange for my pre-kindergartner to get off the bus at Los Padres Estates. I had gotten …

The Rhythm of Wildlife Abides

From the November 12, 2021 Edition

November 10, 2021 Dear Editor:

Recent disturbing human events, such as the covid-19 pandemic, may make the world seem unstable.

However, the earth continues on, spinning and orbiting. Animals and plants march through their …

Our Pond is Not the Only Dried-Up Body of Water

From the November 5, 2021 Edition

October 28, 2021 Dear Editor:

Our beloved pond isn’t uniquely alone! My GreenMatters newsletter reported that Lake Tuz, the second largest lake in Turkey (643 square miles), was dried up completely as of October.

Gayle …

Unveiling Racially Restrictive Covenants

From the November 5, 2021 Edition

October 22, 2021 Dear Editor:

Thank you for taking up the task of reporting about racist covenants in Lake of the Woods.  We are currently enjoying an influx of new neighbors from Mexico, which makes …

Gorman Homeless Shelter

From the November 5, 2021 Edition

October 27, 2021 Dear Editor:

I’m writing regarding L.A. County wanting to close the Men’s Central Jail and relocate its worst cases to community placement [“Gorman’s water district told L.A. County won’t wait to give …

Unknowns Abound In Ban On New PMC Airbnbs

From the October 29, 2021 Edition

October 17, 2021 Dear Editor:

An intent in limiting short-term rentals (STRs) is to reduce the nuisance factor and complaints by neighbors.

Recent changes to a California statute to make more housing available in …

Transparency? Or Lack Of It?

October 25, 2021 Dear Editor:

At the October 16 Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association (PMCPOA) Board meeting, Chair Bill Lewis II told the members that legal council said it was okay for the association …

Pass the Binoculars, We Get to Play Posse!

From the October 22, 2021 Edition

October 16, 2021 Dear Editor:

I opened my comments to the Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association Board October 16 with sincere thanks to the staff, general manager, and my friends on the board for …

Calling All Vets of Foreign Wars

From the October 22, 2021 Edition

October 15, 2021 Dear Editor:

I am the chaplain of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9791. We are in dire need of veterans to join, or we may need to close our post. …