Letters: A letter to my sons | Clean Air Day is coming | Narum for City Council | In support of Larry Bird | Nick Shirley: one-man journalism
“These are the values behind my vote. Not simply a political label, but the kind of world I hope you will help create.”
Guest Opinion: Reflecting on our world on Ray Bradbury’s famous date – August 4, 2026
“Bradbury imagined this date as the aftermath of the end of the world. Thankfully for us it’s not. Instead it’s become a chance to ask whether progress means anything if we leave the best parts of ourselves behind.”
Tense contract renewal negotiations continue between county and fair board
The contract is set to renew Sept. 30 and it’s up to the supervisors to decide whether they want to modify the contract as part of the five-year extension. A county lawyer told them it was their option to tie the renewal and contract changes together, but they could proceed with changes apart from the…
Letters: Understanding Tourette’s syndrome in our community | Congrats, Mr. Silva! | Boulders on Santa Rita
“We live in an educated, culturally diverse community that prides itself on inclusion. Yet, visible physical disabilities and neurological differences remain deeply misunderstood and too often met with open disdain rather than simple human kindness.”
College Profile: University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UTK)
Admissions to many flagship state universities used to be taken for granted, but this is…
Guest Opinion: Bernal Community Park – A misapplied asset
“We should get a better return on this prized possession. Let’s revisit Bernal Park and consider better outcomes.”
Editorial: Significant journalism bill nears the finish line
“Fortunately, these complications have been addressed in Assemblymember Christopher Ward’s Community NEWS Act (AB 2222). The bill would provide tax credits to all publishers incorporated…


