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Teen Suicides

The Independent reports in its November 19 News Briefs that two boys committed suicide in the past month: a 16-year-old on October 30, and a second boy on November 4.

Diablo Has Safety Issues

In announcing its application to extend the life of Diablo Canyon nuclear reactors until 2045, PG&E emphasized the taxes PG&E contributes to the local economy.

Rural Sidewalks

I am writing in response to Terri Maher’s letter, “Don’t put Sidewalks in Montecito” 11/25/09.

Open Fort Knox

High Social Security payroll taxes have contributed to yearly Social Security Trust Fund surpluses until the proclaimed surplus is now in excess of $2,420 billion ($2.42 trillion). However, Congress has elected to sacrifice Social Security on the alter of corruption by spending the entire surplus.

Going San Roque

Empowered by the sheer awesomeness of Alaska’s former governor, Sol Morrison is forging ahead on his own no-holes-patched expose.

Cold Spring: Bridge of Life

In the eight recent years during which there was one suicide a year from the bridge, the Sheriff’s Department responded to 162 suicide-related calls there.

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