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Oroville Mercury-Register

Coffee, tea house opens in Oroville

Tim, the business owner featured in the article did not "come here from the bay". I hope her endeavor is successful, and have the same wishes for anyone else up to the challenge of starting a local business here. Personally, I like my coffee plain, black and Folger's, but to each his own.  (35 min ago | post #17)

Oroville Mercury-Register

Citizens air opposition to possible merger of Oroville's two hi...

Of course it's not about sports. However, the voting public in this district thinks everything is about sports. Given the opportunity to vote on measures that would improve education, they are apathetic. Now, the cold hard realities of their lack of past support are coming back to bite them. Sure, there are lots of issues involved, but be sure that all of the local school districts are hurting and looking for ways to stretch dollars. In many cases, classified staff have been laid off or taken voluntary cuts so that teachers could retain their jobs. When the teachers have a chance to reciprocate, they generally don't. Instead they demand to keep their jobs and their annual COLA while everything else is falling apart.  (Tuesday Dec 22 | post #21)

Oroville Mercury-Register

Citizens air opposition to possible merger of Oroville's two hi...

District restructuring, teacher layoffs, a negative impact on the students and their educations, it's a crying shame. Knowing we have a new $12M sports stadium just makes me feel warm all over. How about you?  (Sunday Dec 20 | post #17)

Oroville Mercury-Register

Fleeing fugitive prompts Wyandotte Avenue School lockdown

Interesting. I usually notice this behavior from the parents of students at the schools. Blowing through the parking lot to drop off their kids at 40 MPH with a cell phone stuck in their ear. Total stupidity.  (Friday Dec 18 | post #5)

Oroville Mercury-Register

Ophir School names honor roll students for second semester

This is very true. Many of these kids have it pretty tough at home and have managed to overcome a lot of obstacles to excel. Hopefully, we will see some examples from other schools/districts in the area as well.  (Saturday Dec 12 | post #11)

California

PG&E rolls out SmartMeters, grumbles roll in

It is used on the State Water Project between Pyramid Lake and Lake Castiac along I-5 in southern California. There is a short description here; http://www.absolut eastronomy.com/top ics/Castaic_Dam  (Tuesday Dec 8 | post #91)

California

PG&E rolls out SmartMeters, grumbles roll in

Yes. Call it "dynamic pricing".  (Monday Dec 7 | post #83)

California

PG&E rolls out SmartMeters, grumbles roll in

I don't have a smart meter at my home yet, but I think many are missing the point. The main feature of these devices from PG&E's point of view is that the cost per Kwh can be remotely manipulated. Even if they don't force everybody into time-of-use (TOU) metering, they can still change the rates during times of high consumption. On a "power emergency" day, they can triple the rate to encourage conservation. The current "baseline " pricing plus multiple extortion tiers above baseline is bad enough, but with a smart meter, you won't even know you are getting raped until the bill shows up. If they ever announce a "power emergency", I have a plan in place. I'll shut off my main breaker. That's the only way to "conserve " the money in my wallet.  (Monday Dec 7 | post #74)

Oroville Mercury-Register

Letter: Immigration policy not sustainable

I should be a liberal Democrat given my status in life. Thankfully, I cannot stomach their Kool-Aid. All this talk about "Homeland Security", and we refuse to even consider securing our southern border. It could be done effectively overnight, if the administration would issue the order. The stage was set with the onset of NAFTA. It is now difficult to do what is right, thanks to the politically-correc t BS that rules the world. We need to go back to the Ellis Island days. Truly welcoming immigrants that want to become US citizens and productive members of our society. Weeding out those that are only looking for a handout. Unfortunately, Obama has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to stop doing its job. This is Treason, at the least, as this action prohibits a Federal agency from enforcing Federal law. It kills me every time I hear the term "Non-criminal undocumented alien". Simply being in this country without documentation is a crime. How does it become "non-criminal " in any reality? We are doomed.  (Nov 23, 2009 | post #36)

Oroville Mercury-Register

School bus ends up on side after Paradise accident

Charges are "possible "? The guy was driving like an arrogant, ignorant jerk. Too many drivers think only of themselves, as nobody else on the road has any significance. It's all about #1. I say, throw the book at him and maybe he will think twice next time. Actually, he probably won't, as has been proven to be the case with those who drive that way to start with. I know how it is, Tim. When I am driving my Ferrari, those BMW drivers always think they have something to prove. LOL  (Nov 21, 2009 | post #3)

Oroville Mercury-Register

Southside plan for change winds down

I think instilling a sense of community is a great idea. Just like the old days when people actually knew their neighbors and helped each other out.  (Nov 20, 2009 | post #11)

Oroville Mercury-Register

Butte County Tire Amnesty tires dump makes dent in backlog

I agree as well. I have a few tires I would have contributed had I known about this before it happened instead of after. This seems to be a trait of both the tire disposal days as well as the hazardous waste collection events. It would be really nice to hear about these operations a week or so before they occur.  (Nov 16, 2009 | post #3)

Oroville Mercury-Register

Sonic Burger coming to Oroville

I do my best to buy US-made products. Yes, it is becoming difficult, if not impossible to find them. Wal-mart is just the tip of the iceberg, but is the largest and most visible. Does that make me a "union mouthpiece"? No, I'm just a citizen of the United States of America who cares about where my money is spent. Too bad the majority of consumers don't notice and couldn't care less.  (Oct 17, 2009 | post #212)

Oroville Mercury-Register

City Council deems substandard conditions at Oroville Inn a nui...

Conspiring? with whom? As far as helping this town, my $$ are all spent here. Not in Chico. I also don't spend a dime at Wal-Mart. My money goes to locally-owned businesses whenever possible. Not exactly a "do-nothing ".  (Oct 17, 2009 | post #19)

Oroville Mercury-Register

Sonic Burger coming to Oroville

I will be disappointed when it opens. Wal-Mart is bad.  (Oct 17, 2009 | post #210)