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Politicians are just playing the percent

They're kids. Well, actually young adults.

October 16, 2012 | BY DENNIS WYATT Turlock Journal | Editorial

Renewing Turlockers’ civic virtue

On the Stanislaus County website, there reads a thought-provoking saying, "Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in."

October 12, 2012 | BY HENNA HUNDAL Youth Columnist | Editorial

Common sense scores two wins up in Sacramento

Big Valley Christian High in Modesto wanted to build a press box for its football field.

October 09, 2012 | BY DENNIS WYATT Turlock Journal | Editorial

Roads can wait; Turlock has tougher problems to tackle

I have been a resident of Turlock for 13 years. During that time I have had at least two tires go flat and multiple bumper scrapes due to the poor state of our city's roads. Despite my own personal run-ins with Turlock's famous pot holes, I must respectfully disagree with those Turlockers who feel that the state of the roads should be a priority for city officials.

October 02, 2012 | Kristina Hacker | Editorial

What’s next? Ban on plastic straws, dime for paper ones?

The cost of shopping in San Francisco is going up Oct. 1.

September 28, 2012 | BY DENNIS WYATT Turlock Journal | Editorial

Big Brother on the road

Tougher fuel efficiency standards have the potential to turn our freeways and highways into havens for potholes.

September 24, 2012 | BY DENNIS WYATT Turlock Journal | Editorial

Get rid of the death penalty, get rid of plea bargains

Recently, editorial page editor John Diaz asked Mark Klaas whether he expects to feel closure if California executes Richard Allen Davis, the man who kidnapped, toyed with and then killed Klaas' 12-year-old daughter, Polly, in 1993. A jury found Davis guilty and sentenced him to death in 1996.

September 24, 2012 | BY DEBRA J. SAUNDERS Creators Syndicate | Editorial

Everyone, not just 53%, pay federal taxes

Teachable moments: Don't expect them from politicians - or their hacks - whether they are Republicans or Democrats.

September 21, 2012 | BY DENNIS WYATT Turlock Journal | Editorial

Getting a handle on stress

Stress is a part of life; how you deal with it is what matters. This axiom seems simple enough, but recognizing when stress is overwhelming us and then actually taking steps to reduce its affects is another matter.

September 21, 2012 | Kristina Hacker | Editorial

A Food, Farm and Jobs Bill as soon as possible

After spending much of August out of Washington, Congress is back – and rural America is watching closely, hoping for passage of a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill as soon as possible.

September 18, 2012 | BY U.S. AGRICULTURE SECRETARY TOM VILSACK | Editorial

SB 9 puts lives of criminals above safety

I am a believer in redemption and second chances. However, I also believe there should be consequences for those who commit a crime, especially those who commit cold-blooded murder. Redemption doesn't mean escape from consequences, and those who suggest otherwise are misguided.

September 18, 2012 | BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER KRISTIN OLSEN | Editorial

A few things to consider before voting on Prop. 34

Your son and his 16-year-old best friend are celebrating the fact he just got his driver's license.

September 14, 2012 | | Editorial

Reviving the power of questioning

With the 2012 Presidential Election just around the corner, the American public is caught in the midst of a torrent of propaganda. As the popular trend of politicians fashioning their own facts abounds, folks here and around the nation encounter the same issue: what are we supposed to take to heart?

September 11, 2012 | BY HENNA HUNDAL Youth Columnist | Editorial