Letters + Opinion

Editor: In response to the re-branding of Humboldt County away from being the pot capital of the world, the marketing folks have missed the point (“Rebranding Humboldt,” June 25). Humboldt does have a reputation as a pot-growing center, but it also has a reputation as being anti-business. Even if pot growing stopped today, most businesses […]

Editor: Thank you for showing a continuing interest in the “high-profile” bicycling death of Greg Jennings, which occurred August 25 of last year. (“Gross Negligence?” June 18). I have a few bones to pick with the last two paragraphs, which contain Mr. Gallegos’ comments about petitions and vengeance. Family, friends, and colleagues of Greg Jennings […]

Editor: It was disturbing to see that Ryan Burns felt that the Town Hall Meeting with the Planning Commissioners was a “four-hour blab-fest” (“Town Holler,” June 18). Perhaps if he had listened and had just plain cared he might have felt differently. He also might have understood more of what was being said. His flip […]

Editor: I am a CNA at Eureka Healthcare and Rehabilitation. This has been my second home for five years now. Having read that slanted article in the North Coast Journal entitled “Immediate Jeopardy” (June 4), I personally feel a pressing need to present some realities for balance. As a court-mandated reporter as well as a […]

Editor: I have never been compelled to write a letter to an editor until now. I am appalled at the use of my grandmother’s and my photo in your recent article, “Immediate Jeopardy” (June 4). I provided my opinion, all positive, to Ms. Harrison for her article; however she only chose to use my photo […]

Editor: As an individual who spent a number of years working as an LVN in skilled nursing facilities in both Santa Cruz and Redding, I found the article “Immediate Jeopardy” to be a revelation, and had difficulty keeping my angry feelings in check (June 4). I find it appalling that we, as a society, cannot […]

Editor: In her recent column (“For What It’s Worth”), media maven Marcy Burstiner laments the fact that most people “won’t pay any price” for online news (“Media Maven,” June 4). This is often given as the explanation for the dismal state of the newspaper industry. Whether Ms. Burstiner or I will or won’t pay for […]

Editor: Assuming there was a gruesome pun seems terribly convenient (see “Mailbox,” May 28). None was intended. To those offended, I do offer my apologies. Mike Sloyer, Willow Creek