Ignoring the majority

Re: “The phantom recall: Who’s behind the push for removing Sacramento Councilmember Katie Valenzuela from office?” by Scott Thomas Anderson (News, November 10)

She’s facing a recall because she only cares about the homeless and not the surrounding businesses and residents in her community.

-Tyler Easterling

Triggers don’t pull themselves

Re: “‘Mercenary’ informant helped bust alleged gun-runners selling automatic weapons from South Sacramento to El Dorado Hills” by Scott Thomas Anderson (News, November 5)

It’s not a damn gun issue, it’s a society that is economically crushing people, issue.

-Ben Ecker

An uplifting read

Re: “Essay: the PCT Effect, or healing and inspiration on the Sierra’s greatest trail” by Mark Heckey (Voices, November 8)

Excellent article. Leaves this reader with an open invitation to give the Pacific Crest Trail a-go. The personal physical challenge of the writer’s wife also is inspirational to those of us with similar challenges.

-Kathy Boyd Fellure

Spot on

Re: “Essay: the PCT Effect, or healing and inspiration on the Sierra’s greatest trail” by Mark Heckey (Voices, November 8)

This article represents the majesty of the Sierras. The physical grace of these mountains opens a door to one’s inner self. That spirit is accurately captured here. Thanks for the pleasant reboot, Mark Heckey.

-John Patterson

I’m in

Re: “Essay: the PCT Effect, or healing and inspiration on the Sierra’s greatest trail” by Mark Heckey (Voices, November 8)

I really enjoyed the virtual experience of the Pacific Crest Trail effect. Makes me want to get outdoors and be healed by nature.

-Marcia Ehinger

Hertzbert’s right for a change

Re: “Meet the senator at COP26 who helped tank key California climate bills” by Aaron Cantu (News, November 8)

While I usually don’t find many if any reasons to support Sen. Hertzberg; I applaud him for having the spine and common sense to say ‘no’ to the whiny demands of the Woke. The state already can’t supply the needed electricity during the summer; and that’s with natural gas-fired plants as part of the system. How are we going keep the lights and air conditioning on when they are removed from the equation by these arbitrary and made-up “goals” – i.e., demands by the Envirowhackados? We’re not is the truth. If the horse and buggy crowd had their way, we would still be pulled by horse around

-Dallas Schwartz

Appreciation for SN&R’s environmental reporting

Re: “Sacramento-area waterways see legal win over Central California special interests” by Dan Bacher (News, November 2)

Love the broad focus with local emphasis. Dan Bacher’s pieces on water are always informing, as well as so many other talented journalists. Thank you.

-Charlene Jones

Newsom’s not as green as he seems

Re: “California issues rule banning new oil wells within 3,200 feet of homes and schools” by Dan Bacher (News, October 26)

Directional drilling has been going on forever. Big oil, small oil, all have the technology to drill from miles away. You notice it says new. The older wells closer to homes and schools are already being regulated for leaks by the State, so it’s like this is a happy law to cover up for all the new drilling permits being ok’d by the Governor. Just my old oilfield-brain thinking outside the 3,200-foot new law, which probably goes into effect when Newson gets voted out of office in a few years .

 -Gregory Mitchell

Kaiser’s greed

Re: “35 days and counting: Sacramento Kaiser’s essential workers are battling to keep their pensions” by Scott Thomas Anderson (News, October 22)

I support this strike and I cannot believe these people are being treated like this after they risked their own health and lives and their family to save other people from dying; and this is how they are payed back, by changing their pension plan for the worse out of nothing more than greed … If I was anyone that used Kaiser as my health provider, I would change because if they would do this to their own employees, think what they might do you when you need them during a personal medical crisis.

-Gary Ellington

Kaiser’s engineers aren’t alone

Re: “35 days and counting: Sacramento Kaiser’s essential workers are battling to keep their pensions” by Scott Thomas Anderson (News, October 22)

“And why aren’t nurses, housekeepers, clerks and other represented groups supporting this strike?” The support is there! And not just in California. All The unions going into Kaiser contract negotiations are facing the same proposals. All are rejecting the terms as unacceptable. Strike votes are the latest result to Kaisers unwillingness to bargain in good faith with these other unions. The Engineers are the tip of the Iceberg. Solidarity among the Unions is strong on what is acceptable to bring to the table. Even unions that are not up for bargaining are supporting this stance. To all the engineers- Hang in there you are the front runners for all of us!

-Karen Sutton

U.C. Davis is all wrong on handling of KDVS

Re: “Editorial: U.C. Davis’s muzzling of KDVS personalities is another major red flag” by Scott Thomas Anderson (Voices, September 17)

KDVS is an important community resource that provides news, information and music not available from other local media. It also enhances the educational experience of the student body and improves their intra-community communication. It should be expanded not downsized. The attempt at censorship and downsizing is another sign of the UC administration’s tilt towards authoritarianism.

-Mike Savino