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Citizens Climate Education: Things to Do Now to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Guest Opinion by Judith Anderson The last year, 2020, is now tied with the year 2016 for the highest globally averaged temperatures in recorded history,…

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Health and Nutrition 101: Macros, Calories and Exercise … Oh, My! (Part 2)

By Gina Cousineau Hopefully, you can hear me chanting, “Lions and tigers and bears … oh, my!” as you read the title of this month’s…

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A Bit About San Juan Capistrano: Is Everyone into Horses?

Guest opinion by Jessica DiCostanzo We had the opportunity to sit down with Robert Ridland, President of Blenheim Equisports and US Show Jumping Chef D’Equipe,…

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The Levin Letter: I Want to Hear From You

Rep. Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistano) By Rep. Mike Levin I’m proud to raise my family in South Orange County. I was raised here, went…

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Bartlett Bulletin: Out with the Old and in with the New

Supervisor Lisa Bartlett By Supervisor Lisa Bartlett As January draws to a close, it’s been quite a busy start to the New Year. With the…

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Letter to the Editor: A Positive Message for People of San Juan

JODY PIKE, San Juan Capistrano Our San Juan spirit of community is alive and well! Our love and kindness rock snake proclaims: Peace! Joy! Love!…

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Health and Nutrition 101: Macros, Calories and Exercise … Oh, My! (Part 1)

By Gina Cousineau My entire adult life, I have talked diets, either because I was on one or someone I knew was on one. As…

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Citizens Climate Education: Benefits of Carbon-Free Energy

Guest Opinion by Karl Reitz, Ph.D., with Citizens Climate Education Climate change is widely recognized as one of humanity’s greatest challenges. The solution is simple:…

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Rep. Levin Op-Ed: ‘We are now at a crossroads in our great nation’s history’

Staff Report U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) sheltered in the United States Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, as supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the…

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Bartlett Bulletin: 2020: A Year for the History Books

The Bartlett Bulletin: By Lisa Bartlett By OC Board Supervisor Lisa Bartlett As this year draws to a close, many of us will look back…

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Goin’ Native: Evolution of Gardening

by Celina Young Gardening has always been a great avenue for human exploration and innovation. Because gardening has been an essential component to mankind’s survival,…

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Health and Nutrition 101: Staying Home for the Holidays

by Gina Cousineau We all know that this holiday season will be very different than years past, with staying home not really a choice but…

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Letter from the Publisher: You Need Us, We Need You

Norb Garrett By Norb Garrett, owner and publisher of Picket Fence Media As we enter Week One of the new three-week “stay-at-home order” imposed by…

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Citizens Climate Education: Climate Change’s Negative Impact on Parks

GUEST OPINION: by Chris Kramer “Nature. That’s the one thing that tips the balance in terms of living here in California. Within minutes, I can…

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Publisher’s Letter: Full Speed Ahead: Local Elections Usher in New Voices

By Norb Garrett, owner and publisher of Picket Fence Media As the nation (and world) await final, official resolution of the U.S. Presidential elections, locally…