Betty Jensen

Reader Input: Smokers’ litter is disgusting

The School Park Preserve near the bridge is literally carpeted with cigarette butts, unless city employee Andy cleans them up (“Smoke-free Auburn parks attempt suffers setbac ...

Report on the cost-effective programs

Regarding “Excessive spending a growing challenge locally and statewide” (Our View, Aug. 15), I am also interested in your reporting on government programs or parts of programs ...

‘Urinetown’ a real stunner

“Urinetown” (really uncomfortable emphasis, discomfort fades after the first few scenes) is the best of years of plays at Placer High School. All the actors are so good, you ...

Tree clinic proved helpful

Thank you so much for publishing the notice about the free tree clinic led by the certified arborist, Vicky Bartish, recently. I came home from it and immediately started putting ...

Enjoys hearing from leadership

Thank you so much for publishing the report from the Auburn Recreation District director (Journal, July 21). I would like to see these and the mayor’s reports regularly in the ...

Recession prompts winter gardening success

Auburn’s Betty Jensen has always thought about having a winter vegetable garden, but never got around to it. Then, the economy turned sour and that was the spark she needed to ma ...

Mayor’s report keeps citizens in the know

Thanks to Mayor (Mike) Holmes for his editorial report to residents (Another View, Feb. 8). It helps to know the results of meetings and initiatives, the status of the city budget ...