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Editor: Flipping through your Best in Show feature I began to wonder what it takes to be “best.” It would be interesting to see how many votes a particular “winner” received as well as the number of votes awarded to others (the less than best) in the same category. Anne Saplin, Eureka

Editor: At the conclusion of the final symphony concert of the 2024-25 season, Carol Jacobson performed a simple but profound gesture (“The Conductor,” July 17). She had just conducted a marvelous rendition of Beethoven’s 7th symphony and she returned now to the podium to face a rousing standing ovation. But before acknowledging the audience or the […]

Editor: Over the past decade, a strong partnership between the city council and a highly competent City Manager produced numerous projects that Blue Lake residents enjoy today. This success stemmed from a clear understanding of governance — councils respected staff roles and did not interfere in day-to-day operations. This collaboration led to progress, including plans […]

Editor: To build on Frances K. Ransley’s letter of July 17 (Mailbox), more than a third of the federal government’s income comes from the four most populous states. According to USA Facts, there are a total of 19 states that receive less than they pay for, if you wish to look at it that way. […]

Editor: There is something that Californians can do besides wring our hands about the passage of HR1, the “Big Ugly Bill” (“Huffman: Senate Budget Bill a ‘Betrayal,’” July 3). We are a “donor” state. In fact, California’s donation is by far the largest in the nation, providing about $83 billion more to the federal government […]

Editor: Although belated, I offer cheers, appreciation, and a gratitude shout out to Thadeus Greenson for all his good work and dedication during his time at the helm of the North Coast Journal (“In Gratitude” and “Editorial Changes and a Fond Farewell,” July 3). Who among us did not benefit in some way from his […]

Editor: I was very sorry to read about Thad’s departure (“In Gratitude” and “Editorial Changes and a Fond Farewell,” July 3) from the North Coast Journal. He was a joy to work with at the Times-Standard and his work at the Journal has been wonderful and will be missed. I also enjoyed working with Kim […]

Editor: As our supervisors develop their five-year economic development strategy and speak of how Humboldt County’s struggles are shared by most of California, let us look at what has happened in California. California public grade school enrollment has declined for the seventh straight year. The number of students from low-income and homeless families has increased. […]

Editor: Re: T. Custodio’s June 26 review of Love’s the Best Doctor at Dell’Arte. My two guests and I enjoyed the Sunday, June 30, show in the Rooney Amphitheater. The review had a “sidenote” that rang true for me. With recent local efforts to incorporate the long-ignored original inhabitants of Humboldt County, it was sad […]

Editor: Political commentator Katie Phang got it right when she characterized Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill as the “Bless the Billionaires Bill” (Mailbox, June 19). It takes  necessary support away from the less fortunate to free up dollars for the rich who don’t need them. Sherman Schapiro, Eureka Related Stories

Editor: Sheila Evans’ letter (Mailbox, June 26) mentions outcryai.com, which she describes as a “positive” use of AI. The site is an abusive exploitation of people’s tendency to think that if AI says it, it must be the truth. It presents the point of view of its developers, rather than an “old-fashioned” attempt to get at the […]

Editor: My compliments to the Eureka Police Department (EPD) for doing a stellar job prioritizing public safety at the No Kings rally on Saturday.  I was positioned at the curb on the east side Fifth Street between J and K streets. An EPD officer was parked in the alley across the street from us keeping […]