SOJ51 News

Fresh eyes on the prize.

Libertarian Party Governor Candidate Wildstar comes to Jefferson! Come listen to how the State of Jefferson could become a reality with the election of a Libertarian Governor.

Watch out, Fake News Spreaders! "In an effort to combat fake news, lawmakers in California are considering legislation that would make it unlawful for residents to knowingly and willfully publish false information online. The state legislation, which rightfully faltered after massive backlash from free speech advocates, would have been a first-in-the-nation to criminalize the production of fake news."... http://personalliberty.com/california-fake-news-bill-scrub/

There are many reasons people are wanting to separate from urban California and create a 51st State. This article showcases a major motivation for many people and is in stark contrast to the folks who live in urban areas like Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/northern-/slow-paced-norcal/

A letter to the editor calling it like it is... "You got to feel sorry for the people of Oroville, a perfect example of those ruled by a distant and uncaring government (State of Jefferson needed?) For 50 years State Department of Water Resources has not met its safety and recreational obligations. During the 2005 dam re-licensing it was noted The guidelines specify that during a rare flood event, it is acceptable for the emergency spillway to sustain significant damage. Th...e spillway cracked in 2013, and a senior civil engineer with the DWR told the Sacramento Bee It’s common for spillways to develop a void because of the drainage systems under them. http://www.chicoer.com//letter-dwr-gives-oroville-smoke-an