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After 40 + years of receiving the Ventura County Star I’m seriously thinking of cancelling my subscription. When I read the paper whenever possible, I expect to see two sides to every [...]

Over The Top News Media FYI, I’m a lifelong moderate democratic and have never missed voting in an election. I consider myself a color blind person and believe all people should be treated [...]

I’m Mad, at the news media. I along with most Americans, believe the death of George Floyd was a terrible tragedy. The offending police officer was fired and arrested. What he did was terrible. [...]

China produces 40% of the total world supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients, including 97 % of the U.S. market for antibiotics. China also produces 50% of the world’s surgical masks. It is [...]

As a person moves up the organization, certain new powers are associated with that position. Along with the ability to control, direct, organize, evaluate, coach, counsel and discipline, there [...]

A TRAIN RIDE   When I first came on the job, I met a very well respected Firefighter. He seemed to be good at everything he undertook. I found, however, that he was not as happy as I thought [...]

Graduation Advice To the reader. I came across this graduation advice from the Michael Joesphson WEB site of character counts. I added some of my own thoughts and sent it to my grandson who is [...]

Honored and Humbled A couple of years ago, The California State Firefighters Association (CSFA) held their annual conference in Anaheim. I was honored and humbled to be asked to be the conference [...]

Emotional Communication In Check  I have 25 years of supervisor experience. I have made many mistakes over the years when dealing with people and have had had just as many successes. Since I am [...]

Ethical Decision Making In The Work Place Part 2 Several Blogs ago, I discussed and asked for input regarding the appearance of a firefighter abusing sick leave. Allow me to add a little twist to [...]