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A Honda Fit ended up in the water while trying to avoid a car that tried to avoid an alligator on a road in Louisiana one early morning

Editors note: Typically, the week before an election, we limit letters to ones from candidates themselves. But, as readers didnt get a reminder of our policy this election season, were including letters both from candidates and from supporters this week.   Statement from candidate Elder I’m running for school board because in the midst of a crisis we need experienced leaders. This pandemic has been devastating to our children and our entire educational community. Reopening schools safely a...

Local management of COVID-19 risks Just under a year ago, with the advancement of warm spring weather, larger party crowds and the reluctance of people to keep their distance in many places other than the beach, LA County closed our beaches. That caused people to congregate in even more close spaces. Local officials blatantly sat by and blamed the county. We are in a challenging moment of our health crisis, yet people still feel the need to find opportunities to congregate close. The local beac...