Reminds me of the whole Capital Hills situation.  How many people know all the facts, I mean the whole story?  Few indeed I'm sure.  It's like something out of a big city corruption conspiracy seen in a movie.

 Yeah, I'd like to have some answers to this too.  These seem like pretty reasonable questions.  What's up, Editor?

 Yeah, Editor. I think your new general manager ought to hold you accountable for your "selective reporting". You didn't mention ONE WORD about that section 8 housing proposal presentation even after many citizens stood in line at the podium to speak out against it. And, this was the developer's SECOND attempt to ramrod this through with Garrett's blessing. (And OUR $700,000.00). NOW, they are going to make a THIRD attempt at the next Council meeting on March 17th. as listed on the agenda #5. Are you leaving it up to US to inform the citizens of this news? I understand the AV Press is interested in publishing this news so why not the Tehachapi News?

Isn't "selective reporting" the same as Censorhip??

 Is this lack of reporting due to a new "good Old Boy" network, or just lazy reporting?  I found out yesterday (3/12/08) about the High School's Vice princupal not being rehired in the Californian.  The story was not on this website then (it is now).  I got a feeling it is both favoritism and lazyness.

Well, you've given two options here Robert. So, since the Editor was present throughout this entire meeting but chose only to give a full page to Hand and Vernon's interview about the "Women In History" and not ONE WORD about the Section 8 and City's offer of $700,000.00 presentattion, that leaves only one of your options left, doesn't it?

 These are all reasonable questions and I too would like an answer.  I understand that staffing may be an issue, however, there certainly appears to be a bias on the editor's part as to what news gets disseminated to the public.  I don't believe there is laziness involved, but this being the small town that it is, there is favoritism aka cronyism involved, in my opinion.

 Hey Editor - I would like to see your response.

Attn: Peter DeArmond, the new TN General Manager (and the Editor's boss) you should be the one to respond to this blog! Is this a community based newspaper or one devoted to cronyism? If it's the latter, you run the risk of losing subscribers. If that happens, you also run the risk of losing advertisers. If that happens, you all run the risk of losing your jobs! This is not a threat...it's a reasonable appeal.

 This blog is GREAT!  Almost as good as asking questions of my desk lamp.  

News - why do you even host this site?  Maybe if you would respond to real questions, it would amount to more than gube's latest immigration musings.

 I am really surprised about the lack of response from the editor about this blog. Hasn't there always been a quick response from TN in the past? I want to know the answers as well. I am especially interested in the entirety on the grand jury report.

 I'll throw my two cents into mix. Why hasn't TN responded to this post? All the comments and questions are reasonable. I look forward to the TN to report on important council meetings and such. I don't think it is too much to ask of a community newspaper. I'll be waiting along side many others to see a response on this issue. A simple explanation would be Nice. 

 Response to ogm:  You write well, now you have to learn how to READ well. Nobody is "attacking" anybody here. You will note the word "reasonable"  in requesting a reply from the TN.

Any job has its ups and downs and this is one of the "downs" and is therefor a part of his job. SILENCE is not a responsible or reasoned choice!

You suggest a one-on-one meeting with the GM. That's nice..but what about the other 14,000 readers? The only way he can "meet" with them is through the newspaper. It's called writing an EDITORIAL. Most worthy newspapers offer that. It states the paper's position on issues of interest or concern to its readers. Unfortunately, this newspaper appears to avoid any possible controversy, thereby CREATING ONE of its own making.

We citizens will not allow silence to be an option. The same is true of our City Council and other City officials.

Those in positions of responsibility to the public they serve must be held accountable and that's all that's being asked of here. We think this is only "reasonable".

 well said calvin...
 

 So,  ogm. You know all this information in advance...on a Sunday, before the paper has even been printed.  That only serves to reveal your affiliation with the newspaper. Isn't that considered a "bias"?

Also, since you state the new GM has only been on the job for 2 weeks and we should give him more time to get familiar with the community and it's problems...how much more time would you suggest? 5 weeks? 10 weeks? 52 weeks? You seem to have all the answers, so why don't you enlighten us? We are just dumb citizen subscribers and advertisers...paying your salaries!

By the way may I suggest you read this week's newspaper. Just maybe you WILL find a response. One the entire community can read! Not just a handful! 

 So, ogm. You reveal yourself to be a member of the staff of the newspaper since you know, on a Sunday, in advance of the printing, what will be published in the next edition. Isn't that considered "biased"?

Since you seem to know everything about the Tehachapi News, why don't you enlighten us poor, dumb, subscribers/advertisers? For instance, you state that the new GM has only been on the job for 2 weeks and should be given more time to get up to speed on our community needs and problems. So, therefor, in your omnipotence, how much more time should he be given? 5 weeks? 15 weeks? 53 weeks. Of course, we will harken to your words of wisdom!