EDITOR,

EDITOR,

EDITOR,

I’m writing because of a deep concern I have regarding a problem that faces us all — that is, our dysfunctional state government. It has become apparent that our present Constitution has been so distorted by numerous propositions, initiatives and amendments added over the years that the California government is not only broken, but has become destructive to our future. To cite a few examples:

EDITOR,

Editor’s Note: Tom Campbell, a former congressman who represented Santa Cruz County, is a Republican candidate for governor in the 2010 election. This commentary is adapted from a recent Capitola interview and his statements on a campaign Web site, www.campbell.com.

EDITOR,

EDITOR,

The California Department of Transportation has received many inquiries regarding the emergency repair project on Highway 236-Big Basin Way requiring a full road closure for three to four weeks beginning Monday, June 22.

EDITOR,