New Year’s Resolutions, a humble suggestion

by Anwer Khan     Every year at the beginning we reflect on our lives and make some pledges for ourselves to improve upon during the year. Losing weight, quitting smoking or drinking and so on are some of the common things we intend to carry out in the New...

Council set to discuss water system, appeal options

A special city council meeting will be convened on January 31 to determine the future of the city’s efforts to acquire the water system. The meeting, which will take place at 6 p.m. in the council chambers, will discuss options the city may take in regards to...

City manager gets generous 10 percent yearly bonus

The council also approved a bonus for City Manager Tony Ramos, but not without protestations. The bonus comes on the heels of a positive evaluation for Mr. Ramos. It will be a 10 percent bonus, or $21,952.10, a one-time merit award that is not reportable as...
If it’s not El Niño…what is it?

If it’s not El Niño…what is it?

by Gary London for the COURIER After years of punishing statewide drought, copious amounts of rain and snow are now blanketing California, from Los Angeles and San Diego to the far northern reaches of the Golden State. What had been unsuccessfully predicted for the...