Totally agree with Mr. Howell in his March 29 Letter to the Editor. The proposition that “Separate but equal” is discrimination has been proven in our highest court and remains unchallenged. Yet people continue to try to find a way to circumvent it in our school system through the creation a…

A couple of thoughts have been bouncing in my brain.

Hitler’s Minister of Propaganda, Joseph Goebbels, has been quoted as saying, “If you repeat a lie often enough, it becomes accepted as truth.” A recent missive from Congressman Kevin Kiley reminded me of this thought. Always one to pander to his base, he proudly declared his support for “sch…

This letter is in response to the recent letter to the editor, “‘Vegetation Management’ round two.” As the organization leading this project, the Yuba Watershed Protection and Fire Safe Council, it is important we ensure accurate information is being shared with the community. I encourage ev…

I'd like to alert fellow Foothill residents that we are about to be subjected to another round of "Vegetation Management" similar to what was recently inflicted upon us by PG&E.

When will we be getting a supermarket here in Plumas Lake? 

I am writing this letter to personally complain to you. I wrote a letter to the editor on Jan. 4, 2023, complaining about the deplorable conditions of the roads and the streets in Yuba City. This is almost close to two and a half months ago. I have yet to hear from you as to the status of my…

My sister and brother-in-law recently visited me from Northern California. As we were driving around Yuba City they both made comments about how bad our city streets were. Their ranch is up a dirt road about 6 miles from the nearest little town. She mentioned that their road was smoother tha…

I live in Yuba City and have done so since 2008. I work in healthcare here in town, and I am proud to say that the office I work for has for many years taken Medi-Cal for eye care, as very few offices in town did. 

All towns and cities in California should take a lesson from the community of Coronado, California. There are no encampments on the streets in Coronado today. There are no homeless. Those inhabitants of the prior encampments were given three options.

The Other View article about QAnon going local in Shasta County was interesting in that it would appear QAnon is being forced back underground from whence it came. It appears to be losing steam at the national level due mainly to the numerous defeats its adherents have been dealt in recent e…

A few years ago, a nephew of mine, a candidate for Phd in philosophy at UC Santa Cruz, made the statement to my wife and me, “This country will be better off when all the white-haired people are gone.” We nervously laughed it off since we were, and still are, white haired. He was, it seems, …

I read the AD and WSJ daily. It used to be that I read the AD only to keep up on local events and the obituaries. That has changed dramatically in the past year or so. The content and perspective has dramatically improved. 

The "Appeal" reporting staff should be commended for their articles on local issues. Their efforts are recognized and appreciated. Thank you. Reporting on state, national and international issues leave something to be desired. Since Mr. Summa has become editor, objectivity is almost nonexist…

Dear Editor, it was with a great deal of interest that I read your article on 3/3/23 about Adventist Health and Paradise Hospital. 

The Marysville Chinese Community would like to thank the City of Marysville, Yuba County, Yuba Water Agency, Frank M. Booth and the entire Yuba Sutter Community for their support for this year's Bok Kai Weekend. Without the help of the numerous sponsors and volunteers we would not have been …

“Your tax dollars for their private school? (2/15/23)” shows that “Their private school” includes parochial or religious schools. This seems like a good idea, since these schools have consistently demonstrated better scholastic achievement, with less money, than have public schools. It could…

Article in todays A/D 2/23/2023 did its best to educate the public on the Smart Marketing Revenue Measure that is being debated (hopefully) by our Council members and the City executives. The lengthy article will probably be read by 1% of the AD’s readers, however it is imperative that the p…

Today, as I write, is President’s Day, February 20. 2023. However, Lincoln’s birthday is February 12 and Washington’s birthday is February 22. Certainly these two presidents deserve special recognition, especially George Washington, who helped found our US of A.  Without George Washington’s …

I look forward to reading The Appeal but I get frustrated with the misinformation conveyed by your headlines and your Other View contributors.

The AD's Feb. 16th edition ran an article about funding and manning of CSA-F. It starts off with the good news that the CSA-F is funded through 2024 but bemoans the fact that the $1.3 million had to come from a one time federal funding allocation for such purposes. I guess it is seen as a sh…

It was good to see yesterday’s article on the Yuba Sutter Arts Council sponsoring of outdoor adventures including a one-time hike in the Buttes with funding from the State Department Parks and Recreation. State Parks funds this to provide recreation for all, and provides some indication of t…

I'm prompted to write because of two recent articles in the paper. 

The Sutter County Resource Conservation District wants to thank everyone that participated in the Annual High School Speak-Off. We had some excellent candidates this year who all had some factual information to share regarding the topic, "How does the long term California drought affect your…

I recall that President Obama was called a liar by a congressman during an address to Congress. I also recall he was castigated for having done so. Last night (Feb. 7), several negative things were yelled at President Biden during his speech. 

I was reading about the storms, it brought back so many memories.

Yuba City no longer has a 24 Hour Emergency Veterinarian available for any of our furry friends. This is very troubling because so many residents own animals, all sizes and shapes. All needed a emergency Veterinarian when they get into something or get hurt after normal business hours.

Mr. Fruhling asks "What do you think?" I think he is trying to draw parallels where none exist. By inference we are expected to revolt against our government for circumstances that in no way are comparable to those that existed at the start of the Revolutionary War. One can only assume he vi…

The front-page article in your January 28th Edition rightfully reports on the very important issue of parental rights versus their child’s rights and a school’s duty. Boiling it down, it becomes a question of who is best suited to guide a minor regarding a life altering decision to change hi…

The roads in Yuba City are second to none in terms of how bad they are. I have been a tax payer in this area for over 40 years and still wonder what they do with all the money we pay for service's in this town. I look forward to the day when I can leave town and this great "progressive" stat…

King George III, King of Great Britain from 1760 to 1820, tried to suppress the fledgling American colonies into subjugation. He sent the World’s greatest army (at that time) to reign in the American colonies that were seeking their own independent identity and wished to be recognized as a v…

Have you noticed the roads are not being repaired on south Walton and so many more needing repairs? We pay our taxes on time. We do our part. How come the city is not doing their part?

The Appeal-Democrat delivers a local newspaper Tuesday through Saturday that manages to cover a two-county region with a fairly small staff. Like most print operations, they also rely upon wire services for news and opinion stories outside the Yuba-Sutter region. This is not a new or unusual…

Mr. Thompson is correct in that there doesn't seem to be an equal amount of coverage of conservative views as liberal. 

Over the last year+ I have noted the lack of conservative viewpoints being chosen as ‘filler’ articles for state/national issues in the Appeal Democrat. Having been assured that the staff’s priority is to be politically fair and balanced the product continues to be liberal dominant. With the…

Hello, I have had a subscription for the Appeal since? 1990 (actually earlier if I consider time planning on moving here 1989). My Question is should Newspapers be expected to be delivered dry? Come on correct current short comings, bag em, tie or band em. Get it right! or send me a refund check!

Shamelessly we voted Congresspersons into office paying each of them $174,000 per year and they have spent the first week on the job doing nothing. 

In our democracy, it is essential to maintain relevance. One must be at the specified place at the appointed time, with the where-with-all to influence the action. To accomplish this in the body politic one must get elected. The Republican Party is currently in a self-destruct mode and in da…

Jeff Larson’s story on Marysville’s new team, the “Drakes” quoted Dan Flores who said Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig played at Bryant Field. They did not. They played at an old ball park on Third Street near Hust Brothers Auto Parts. In fact there is a plaque on the Hust Brothers building commemor…

I am writing in response to the letter from Walter Brown dated December 16.

Cal Trans and the City of Live Oak should be ashamed of the "improved" highway through the city. I can not believe a professional designed this mess. I also can not believe the city of Live Oak signed off on this dangerous "improvement". I drive through Live Oak on a regular basis and the is…

The 2022 Wreaths Across America program, where citizens purchased and placed more than 2,000 remembrance wreaths on veteran’s gravesites at 7 cemeteries in the Yuba Sutter area, was a huge success. Thanks go to the military service organizations, service clubs, local dignitaries, Cemetery em…

David Hudspeth, in his Letter to the Editor dated December 10, ’22, expresses his frustration with the political situation of this day. I can well understand his angst concerning many of today’s political issues.  

Warmer weather and the sound of the bats hitting the baseballs is just a few weeks away. College teams will be starting to practice and play ball at the end of January, and the D-1 colleges soon after that. The professional ball players will be reporting to spring training. Some already assi…

The November 22, 2022 article, “A Rotten Traffic Problem,” stated that “two state highways that severely impact the city and its side streets” cause traffic problems in Marysville. Many citizens expressed their concerns about this at a meeting at The 530.

The Calm, Cool and Collected Conservative of yore have been replaced in part by the outspoken purveyors of divisive and sometimes racial rhetoric with little thought given to governing. They excel at assigning blame, labeling and denying the role they play in keeping the political pot at a c…

I was dismayed, but not surprised, that the Sutter County Tax Initiative failed to pass. One percent that would have generated approximately $19.5M of much needed revenue for the county. One percent.

Amazing service from Marysville Post Office!

Republicans have a choice. We can follow in the footsteps of Ronald Reagan or Donald Trump. We can’t do both. Whom will you choose?

Why do we distrust Critical Race Theory? First, because the term has no fixed meaning - it may mean teaching history including the significance of race and ethnicity; or it may mean discriminating against individuals today for things done by other people at other times.