From reporting about civic events, murder trials and everything in between, the role of newspapers — including the one you are reading — is as important as it has ever been.
We are living in an age of advanced technology and information sharing. This information age has seen the birth of the Internet and the growth of blogging, Twitter and Facebook. Instant news and information is available just moments after it happens, if you know where to look.
As the oldest in a family of six children, and one of only two girls, I am the designated event coordinator. That means sending out annual emails to arrange the traditional holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, and the special family days such as our parents’ birthdays and anniversary.
This is a big year in the Simone family. Mom turns 75 and dad hits 85, though neither is very thrilled about their respective milestones.
Having been born and raised in Quincy, I grew up without expectations of anonymity. Whenever I go shopping, or to the movies or anywhere in town I expect to run into at least a handful of people I know.
My wife, Amy, has gotten to dread grocery shopping with me and makes fun of how long it takes me. Last week I ran to the store to buy a head of lettuce and some cheese for dinner, and eventually returned home an hour later. I find it hard to see people I know and not engage in some sort of conversation with them.
One year ago, criminal justice leaders admitted the county was facing a mess. Just a few months into the Assembly Bill 109 inmate realignment, they were grasping for answers to deal with a problem they weren’t prepared for: How could Plumas County possibly deal with all the felons who would be staying here instead of going to state prisons where they should be?
The county didn’t have adequate alcohol, drug and mental health services and the jail was quickly filling to capacity.
Some of you readers might already know I’ve suddenly retired after 19 years with Feather Publishing, yet many of you will probably be surprised. Sorry for the understated cliché here.
I can’t say this is really a surprise to me, for I have struggled to meet my responsibilities at work for the past few months.
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