LETTERS: Rise Of The E-Bikes; DNC “Cool Kids,” And The Encampments
Rise Of The E-Bikes Dear Editor; I have learned to trust your instincts and observations of daily life and I confess my interest was peaked when you predicted an increase in the use of electric bicycles and associated problems with their use. While I see the benefit behind their design I’ve had someone run one…
LETTERS: When “Long Life” Becomes A Curse
Editor; You once referenced construction of a Senior Ranch for like minded adults who had outlived family and friends and who preferred an active outdoor lifestyle as opposed to time in a senior care facility. Have you made any progress in this direction? I have no children and no family left. My closest friends have…
Letters: I Love My Garden – But Is It Worth The Effort?
To the Editor; I write in hope of connecting with other suburban farmers who bought into the gabble of Youtube influencers and spent a small fortune on tools, seeds, fencing and water in the remote hope of producing enough fresh vegetables to cover a small garden salad. I’ve heard you go on at length about…
Letter: So Much Riding On November Election
To The Editor; As children of European immigrants who regarded America as a beacon of hope and light, my husband and I have grown increasingly concerned with the current state of politics in our chosen homeland. For months we have watched what we believe to be a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement return…
Letters: Anti-Theft Measures Changing The Look And Feel Of Local Stores?
To the Editor; On Sunday I went to Safeway on Contra Costa Boulevard and I was so uncomfortable. I felt like I was trapped in a cage. Have you been there, did you feel uncomfortable too? I understand that there is a theft problem, but once I was inside I couldn’t get back out to…
Letter: Father Writes On Behalf Of His Daughter
To the Editor; I am writing this letter addressing the attack on my daughter November 20 at the Cheesecake Factory. My daughter has been a victim of abuse and bullying at the highest statute I am a father looking for justice for my daughter. She was brutally beaten by Miss X And four other suspects…
LETTERS: Not Enough Police In Dublin
Editor; The Dublin City council and Mayor have ignored Public safety. The Mayor told viewers at the November 7TH council meeting we have the right amount of officers to keep Dublin safe. This is just not true! We have a population of 72,000 and only 62 police on our force. The FBI table 71 calls…
Letters: “Power To The People – Come On!”
Dear Mayors and Council Members of Lafayette and Moraga; I write in total frustration with the continued power outages in our neighborhood that includes over 200 homes in the Lafayette and Orinda areas. This morning is the 7th in a few weeks! PGE is essentially non responsive to our calls and we are asking your…
Letters: The Whispers In The Room
Editor; As a former citizen of the midwest whose parents stressed education and independent thinking I have been struck by the blatant resurgence of propaganda as a tool to sway the masses – influencing national politics, local school board policies and now city council meetings in my new home in the Bay Area. As I…
Walnut Creek Councilmember Wilk Responds To Recent Anti-Semitic Trolls
“At the Walnut Creek city council meeting last week, several anonymous speakers called into Public Communication to air their antisemitism. Nationally, we’ve seen a rise of 500% in antisemitic hate speech and incidents over the last 10 years, with an equal rise in other hate incidents/speech targeted towards other groups. This is unfortunately the down…