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September 26, 2019

On climate change, listen to children

The Republicans are on the sidelines on the climate crisis. Government scientists are muzzled. Leading Democrats — though not all — are cautious. CEOs of some of America’s biggest corporations are pledging action while others, like investment firms, fossil fuel companies and Charles Koch’s lobbyists, are downright hostile. And Donald Trump, the world’s leading climate change denier, did not even attend a United Nations (UN) climate summit on Sept. 23, even though he was in the UN building the same day.

September 19, 2019

Mitsubishi launching into jet space

Traditionally, media coverage of the Paris Air Show focuses on the battle between Boeing and Airbus over market share for newer large commercial jets. However, this year Mitsubishi shared the spotlight with its state-of-the-art “SpaceJet.”

September 5, 2019

Unions, employers smart to partner

A few years ago on Labor Day, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee presented a compelling commentary on the need for employers and employees to set aside their differences and partner. That very same message should be heeded by our elected officials today.

August 8, 2019

Nixing energy sources invites chaos

Sweden and Washington State are very similar. Both have strong “green” movements and are quickly moving to eliminate all carbon-emitting fuels from cars and power plants. The caution for…

August 1, 2019

Future of natural gas looks strong

In oil-rich west Texas, shale producers and pipeline owner Williams Company are fighting over whether new “burning off of natural gas” permits should be approved. It is a battle between companies that are usually aligned.

July 11, 2019

Restoring college affordability vital

When my parents graduated from high school in 1936, a college education was too expensive for the son of a copper miner and the daughter of a plumber.

July 4, 2019

One-year levy lid lift critical to ECFR

By Martha Martin Guest Columnist To the voters in the East County Fire and Rescue (ECFR) District — we heard you. Requesting a five-year lid lift last year…

June 20, 2019

Family businesses America’s backbone

During the 1992 presidential campaign, then-candidate Bill Clinton famously intoned, “I feel your pain,” reassuring voters he understood what they were going through. Since then, similar statements of empathy have become a staple for politicians. But it doesn’t always ring true for every constituent.