Letters to the Editor

Attorney deal bad business

On Jan. 26, the Corning City Council voted 3-2 to approve a generous agreement with the city's part-time city attorney. The agreement will give Michael Fitzpatrick an annual salary in 2010 of $73,320, automatically increasing to $79,596 in 2011. A... Full story

Letter: Grange urges Congress to pass fix-it bill

The National Grange — the nation's oldest general farm and rural public interest organization representing nearly 200,000 Grange members affiliated with 2,700 chapters — calls on Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair... Full story

Letter: Watchdog leader sorry for letter's tone

In a recent letter to the editor, referring to the 25-year lease of the Corning airport, I asked the question, "Is it possible that this sweetheart deal might have anything to do with the chairperson of the Airport Commission being the mother of one... Full story

South Avenue Improvement Project completed

Corning Observer

Lights are on and traffic is flowing at the newly remodeled Interstate 5, South Avenue interchange. The completed construction project made improvements to the I-5 and South Avenue interchange and the South Avenue and Highway 99W intersection with... Full story

Letter: Corning pot co-op harmful

If pot has medicinal value it should be dispensed only by licensed registered pharmacists, and only on the presentation of a current prescription limited to four annual refills, and only if it has Food and Drug Administration approval. The fact... Full story

Letter: Senior bowlers rolling along

Every Tuesday morning at about 9:30 a.m., they file into Java Lanes Bowl. They are your Corning senior bowlers. Ranging in age from the high 80s down to the high 50s,  a few have slight limps, some a little bent at the waist – ... Full story

South Avenue ramp closures scheduled

Corning Observer

Caltrans has announced the northbound on-ramp to Interstate 5 at South Avenue will be closed 24 hours a day for 10 to 15 days starting Sept. 20, to complete construction of the new on-ramp and remove the old on-ramp. Traffic detour signs will be... Full story

Letter: August 29, 2009

I am writing this because I have a son who is 5 years old and in kindergarten at Woodson School. I opted out of making my son wear uniforms for the following reasons: 1. It is against my son's constitutional rights; 2. He is in kindergarten and he... Full story

Letter to the editor: August 22, 2009

Last Saturday, an area newspaper ran a guest column written by Corning City Manager Kimbrough. As a fan of good works of fiction, I enjoyed reading the article. Kimbrough says that I am mistaken, and that city has not violated the Government Code... Full story

Veterans group could use some fresh faces

I’m writing this letter as a veteran who would like to see some younger vets join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. I have lived in Corning for 30 years and wish I hadn’t waited until two years ago to join. I’m so proud to be a member... Full story

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