Opinion: Goodbye, friend

by Michael Ceraso Editor’s note: Oris V. Barber, 86, passed away May 5 after a full life enjoying the company of others during his travels biking around the country. He also made a profound impact on their lives. Here is one story from a longtime friend. His obituary...

Opinion: These laws are necessary

by Steve Harrison Again, the debate returns over just how much protection LGBTQ citizens deserve. The Equality Act passed the House of Representatives some weeks ago, but faces a very uncertain future in the Senate due to extreme lack of support on the Republican...

Opinion: Returning to a new life

by John Pixley This will work.  It has to.  I know it will. After all, it worked for Aurora.  If it could work for Aurora, it could work for me. Aurora was a disabled girl who I met with her mother in Grass Valley up north.  My friend Carl thought that Aurora and her...