For a while now, Americans have been complaining about how the country’s students compare poorly to the students of most other countries, even Third World countries.
Troubling gaps in Napa County mental health care
It is no secret that the Napa County mental health system has trouble hiring and retaining staff psychiatrists. As the higher ups, we will be pleased to tell you that is mainly because of changes in funding — the money isn’t there. But it’s not enough to acknowledge that things are bad financially. In such situations, dedicated people should search relentlessly for innovative ways to compensates for economic limitations.
Blogger beware, think before you write
What you post is there for everyone to see, and it stays there for everyone to see.
Playing in to claims of media bias
Talk about giving people a cynical reason to claim media bias.
State budget battle going nowhere fast
So where is the state of California’s struggle with a long-overdue, deficit-ridden state budget headed? Nowhere fast.
Surprise guests and hand-picked delegates
Even Biden, after his moving vice-presidential acceptance speech, was surprised. His wife Jill announced the arrival of a special guest. Biden said, “Who?”
Feeling safe at Carol and Redwood
Dear editor, Dear Mayor Techel, esteemed city council members and city of Napa Public Works staff:
Help for our forests
Dear editor, What an honor it was for our president to come to the state of California.
Obama's convention message, did it work?
The whole world weighed in Thursday night on Barack Obama’s speech — along with the Democratic convention — so here’s mine, let me know yours.
Do you support Evans or Gentry for State Assembly?
Who is your choice for U.S. House; Thompson, Starkewolf or Wolman?
Is it Luce or Martin for County Supervisor, Dist. 2?
Should it be Fire Chief Caldwell or Sheriff Simpson for Dist. 5 County Supervisor?
Who is your choice for parks and open space district, ward 3?
Who should be mayor in American Canyon, Garcia or Curry?
Who should serve on American Canyon's City Council? (pick two)
Who are your Calistoga City Council choices?
What is your stance on Proposition 9, the Victims' Rights and Protection Act?
What's your call on Proposition 10, the California Alternative Fuels Initiative?
Yes or No on Proposition 11, the Voters FIRST Act?
Where do you stand on Proposition 12, the Veterans' Bond Act
Who should be St. Helena's next mayor?
Who are your Yountville Town Council choices?
Are you Yes or No on Proposition 1?
Should Proposition 4, the Abortion Waiting Period and Parental Notification Initiative, pass or fail?
Proposition 5, are you yes or no on the Nonviolent Offender Rehabilitation Act?
What is your vote on Proposition 8, same-sex marriage?
Who do you support for President in the November election?
Who should be Calistoga's next mayor?
Do you agree or disagree with Proposition 7?
Who is your choice for Napa City Council?
Is Proposition 3 one to support or reject?
Who are your Calistoga school board choices?
Are you in favor of or against Proposition 6, the Safe Neighborhood Act?
Who is your choice for Napa school board, Area 4?
Do you feel Proposition 2 should pass or fail?
Obama's VP, what do you think?
Barack Obama chose Delaware Sen. Joe Biden as his running mate ... what do you think of the choice?
McCain's VP, what do you think?
(Editor's note: The comments on this crashed about 9:30 a.m Friday, right after McCain's announcement. We were able to rebuild most but not all of the comments)
Write your job description for president
We are in the process of electing a new President of the United States. Those active in the political process have their opinions on John McCain and Barack Obama, but what about taking a bit of a different spin this time around.
Prop 8: Are you yes or no on banning same-sex marriage?
Proposition 8, the "Limit on Marriage, Constitutional Amendment," on the November ballot, calls for an amendment to the state constitution, declaring that marriage can only be between a man and a woman.
Things to do in Denver when you're a Delegate
When I approached the Napa Valley Register about blogging from the Democratic National Convention, web guru Dan Ross suggested an introduction piece. So in the words of Ross Perot's VP running mate James Stockdale...who am I and why am I here?
On the way to acceptance night
On my way to pick up daily credentials for today, I ran into our Congressman, Mike Thompson. In fact, he was the one that saw me! We chatted a few minutes about the convention as a whole and about last night's speeches. Mike's a great guy and we're so lucky to have him representing us.
The thrill of Robert's Rules of Order
Wednesday was Roll Call day, the day of the official nominating process and the reason we all are here. By 3 p.m., the Pepsi Center was already a bee hive of activity.
