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October 28, 2012
I feel compelled to respond to George Blevins' “Open letter to Rep. Mike Thompson,” from Oct. 16.
As a 74-year-old, I too have been a longtime constituent of Rep. Thompson's congressional district and have spent my entire career in the health care and aging policy field.
As a 74-year-old, I too have been a longtime constituent of Rep. Thompson's congressional district and have spent my entire career in the health care and aging policy field.
October 26, 2012
Thompson promises federal safeguards
LAKE BERRYESSA â€" A community meeting that was at times contentious, bordering on unruly, fostered a dialogue Thursday night on what the future might hold for communities and recreation at the lake.
LAKE BERRYESSA â€" A community meeting that was at times contentious, bordering on unruly, fostered a dialogue Thursday night on what the future might hold for communities and recreation at the lake.
October 25, 2012
It is always difficult to summarize an hour and a half of spirited discussion. More than a hundred local area residents packed the Capell Valley Fire Station on Octobr 25th to discuss the future of the Lake Berryessa region. Thanks to the Lake Berryessa Chamber of Commerce for organizing this important meeting.
October 24, 2012
I feel compelled to respond Mr. George Blevins and his “Open letter to Rep. Mike Thompson” on Oct. 16. Let's get the facts straight.
First, I have talked with the congressman numerous times about his “Obamacare” vote. Not only did he read the legislation, he wrote an amendment to the House bill, and worked behind the scenes to strengthen the Senate bill that eventually became law.
First, I have talked with the congressman numerous times about his “Obamacare” vote. Not only did he read the legislation, he wrote an amendment to the House bill, and worked behind the scenes to strengthen the Senate bill that eventually became law.
October 18, 2012
It would be easy to endorse Mike Thompson for Congress because he is a St. Helena resident.
October 15, 2012
BENICIA -- Aged and crumbling ships may be leaving the Suisun Bay "mothball" Reserve Fleet at a steady pace, but some of their value is being left behind.
October 12, 2012
Defiantly proud of this city, Mayor Osby Davis on Thursday commended the completion of Vallejo's waterfront parking structure as telling "the story of who we are and what we're going to be."
October 1, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) will be in Kenwood for a question and answer session on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Kenwood Fire Station. The community is invited to come meet Thompson and ask him questions about issues that concern them.
Thompson has served in Congress since 1988, and prior to that served as a State Senator.
Thompson has served in Congress since 1988, and prior to that served as a State Senator.
September 26, 2012
The city's newest veterans memorial will be dedicated Saturday to honor of county residents who died while fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Everyone is invited to attend the dedication ceremony, which begins at 11 a.m. in Veterans Memorial Park at Main and Third streets in downtown Napa.
Everyone is invited to attend the dedication ceremony, which begins at 11 a.m. in Veterans Memorial Park at Main and Third streets in downtown Napa.
September 21, 2012
Like many young Americans, I grew up playing football. I've watched as the game has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry. Every fall it is played by people from Pop Warner to the NFL.