Community Voices
Guest Opinion: California’s Air Resource Board is off the rails
By Sue Frost– I would love to be able to drive an affordable car that hovers over traffic and runs on a spoonful of tap water, but since that technology doesn’t exist, it would be crazy to impose…
Guest Column: Replacing gas tax with a fee per mile driven? I have concerns.
By Sue Frost– This summer, as Californians prepare for road trips and vacations, I wanted to share my thoughts on the Road Charge Collection Pilot, a mileage-based tax program designed to help fund road maintenance…
Guest Column: This Supreme Court case could give cities more tools to address homeless crisis
By Sue Frost– I often consider the age-old concept of “the carrot and the stick,” which embodies the balance between enforcement and support—a theme that frequently comes up in discussions about how we govern and regulate the homeless…
Guest Column: Why I changed my mind about Laura’s Law, treating mental illness
By Sue Frost– Many of you may have recalled me writing about Laura’s Law in the past, as well as other measures in Sacramento County to address the growing concern around mental health.
Guest Column: Citrus Heights needs more like Daniels and Schaefer on council
By Oleg Shishko– I have enjoyed the other pieces written by Mr. Bullington, but his latest column about discord on the City Council has unfortunately disappointed with its ad hominem attacks and little substance.
Guest Column: Citrus Heights is in trouble. The solution isn’t ‘juvenile name calling’
By David Warren– Michael Bullington’s recent opinion piece heaped praise upon the departing city manager and three of the city council members, while criticizing “Lone Ranger Bret [Daniels] and Proud Tim [Schaefer]” for their public dissent…
Guest Column: the real reason for the discord on the Citrus Heights City Council
By Michael Bullington– A schism between the old and the new members of the Citrus Heights City Council? Well… one of the newest members, Porsche Middleton, has voted along the same lines as the highly tenured members. And…
Guest Column: A local alternative to 911 for mental health crisis calls
By County Supervisor Sue Frost– As we approach the budget cycle for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, I thought I would introduce a budget item that some may already be familiar with.
Guest Column: Mental illness is a problem we should handle better in Sacramento County
By Sue Frost– This summer the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will have a big decision to make regarding whether or not to implement “Laura’s Law.”
Guest Column: Why is Good Friday called ‘good’?
By Citrus Heights resident Michael Bullington– My memories of Good Friday observance are rooted in my childhood when my family, relatives and friends would make the trip to church to follow the Stations of the Cross…
Guest Column: State’s vaccine distribution is short-changing Sacramento County
By Sue Frost– As we work toward what will hopefully be the end of this now year-long pandemic, a natural discussion topic is around vaccines. Through the roller coaster of the COVID-19 response, for many people, the vaccines…
COLUMN: I have a rare disease. Here’s what you should know about it
By Mike Hazlip— I was diagnosed with Coats’ Disease at the age of two. I don’t remember much from those early years, but my father said he noticed I would cover my left eye in bright light. After…
