Coastal Voices: We need to protect oceans from plastics
Like most of us, I never really gave much thought to microplastics pollution on our pristine beaches of Del Norte … Read more
By Randy Zopf
Recall effort against Berkowitz and Gitlin akin to attacks on Trump
District 1 Supervisor Roger Gitlin and District 5 Supervisor Bob Berkowitz seem to under fire … Read more
Complaining about divisiveness creates more divisiveness
Personal experience has taught me that recalls of elected officials are not for the faint … Read more
Thanks to generosity of stranger supporting return of vet’s ashes
This Father’s Day myself along with several other local motorcycle riders had the distinct honor … Read more
Caregivers’ service is valued and they deserve a raise
I don’t understand the hesitation in granting these caregivers a raise. For those of you … Read more
Trump is traumatizing children, holding them hostage
I spent a career (20-plus years) providing direct care to children separated from their families … Read more
New recall effort dismisses recent history, is abuse of right to do so
I would like to offer my opinion of the current controversy regarding an effort by … Read more
Letter: Some suggestions for the future of the Crescent City harbor
I love our harbor and have visited it often over nearly 29 years of residence … Read more
Trump administration repeating mistakes
Let us do a quick history lesson: Frederick Douglass is dead, England burned down the … Read more
Sedgwick hardest working man in Del Norte County
Throughout his freshman year, our son has been actively involved in the music programs available … Read more
Angels and Desperados: Sunset class of '18, take your time
So different, yet so much the same… I couldn’t help but think, sitting in the … Read more
Thanks to Sutter, its staff for chemotherapy center
About 18 months ago my wife was diagnosed with cancer. About a year ago we … Read more
Angels and Desperados: Reminders of blessings of liberty
The flag popped and snapped, as if dancing to a mad fiddler’s reel. Hung with … Read more
Wholehearted support for re-election of Howard
I would like to take the opportunity to give my wholehearted support for the re-election … Read more
School District spends money on wrong priority
Regarding the Del Norte County Unified School District’s attempt to save money, Assistant Superintendent Steve … Read more
VFW ladies put on best Memorial Day feast
As for you ladies of the VFW Auxiliary, you really put on a feast for … Read more
Drop the agenda and just report the news
After seven loyal years, I have canceled my subscription to the Triplicate. According to the … Read more
Article about inmates poor taste, worse timing
In regards to the article titled “Inmate Expression.” It was tremendously inappropriate for this article … Read more
Why destroy what little the homeless have
Why do we spend so much time and resources destroying the homeless encampment behind Safeway? … Read more
Mason in “Democratic” guide is deceptive
Dave Mason stated in the Triplicate, in a huge full page ad May 17 that … Read more
Mason follows Gitlin and Berkozitz’ deceptive lead
They are at it again and I am sick of it. The week before people … Read more
Hemmingsen, not Mason endorsed by DN Dems
It has come to the attention of the Del Norte County Democratic Central Committee (DNCDCC) … Read more
Triplicate article aggrandizes heinous criminals and murderers
I take great umbrage over the article in the Triplicate, “Inmate Expression,” which aggrandizes these … Read more
Continue to celebrate the true meaning of Memorial Day
For many, Memorial Day means picnics, barbecues and outdoor activities. Although traditional observance of Memorial … Read more
Trump and his cronies are destroying the American dream
People of the world. America has the Devil in the White House. He is assisted … Read more
When Democrats point a finger, there are three pointing back
The Democrats are blaming everything on Russia and demonizing them when they (Democrats) themselves were … Read more
Will treachery trump loyalty in Korean summit?
In 1860, the U.S. was one country and in 1944, so was Korea. In 1861, … Read more
Mason will make changes to put city on path to recovery
I am most interested in the race for Del Norte County Board of Supervisors, District … Read more
Fairy godfathers ride to Klamath Community-Senior Center’s rescue
Fairy godfathers are real. We, the board of directors for the Klamath Community-Senior Center would … Read more
Supporting Measure A, questioning harbor
I respect Clarke Moore as a person and his opinions but I have to differ … Read more
Single-payer health care a moral issue
To me, single-payer health insurance is the moral issue of our time: do we as … Read more
Angels and Desperados: Interview with an editorial cartoonist
Once again, greetings from the Bluegrass country of Kentucky. Seems we have entered the perennial … Read more
Trump’s actions, policies warrant some ridicule in cartoons
Recently some have canceled their subscriptions to the Triplicate due to cartoons less than flattering … Read more
No on Measure A — let the people choose who will govern them
Measure A, term limits for supervisors, on the June 5 ballot seems to me both … Read more
