My View
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON GROWTH – by Andrea Thompson, Jacksonville City Councilor
Guest View – March 2026 Issue
IN A RECENT flurry of Facebook posts, many of us have seen questions about the City ‘s plans regarding a proposed Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) amendment. It’s clear from this […]
CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE HORSE – by Whitman Parker
My View – February 2026
WITH THE PROMISE of spring approaching, we eagerly await a celebration rooted in thousands of years of tradition: the Lunar New Year Celebration on February 21. This year, the Lunar New […]
Happy Holidays and Thanks, Jacksonville! – by Whitman Parker
My View – December 2025 / January 2026
As I reflect on 2025, I’m filled with immense gratitude for the unwavering support of the Jacksonville community. This year has been a testament to the strength of […]
GRATEFUL FOR JACKSONVILLE – by Whitman Parker
My View – November 2025
AS THE SCENT of woodsmoke mingles with autumn colors and the promise of Thanksgiving feasts, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary pleasure of calling Jacksonville home. Gratitude seems to come […]
KILLING CALIFORNIA STREET – by Whitman Parker
My View – October 2025
During the week of September 10, I received news that Lifeline Computer Solutions, the new owner of the building that’s housed Picos Worldwide on California Street for 21 years, notified the […]
SPEAKING FRANKLY – by Whitman Parker
ONE OF THE BEST THINGS about living in Jacksonville is that you never really face life alone. Our little town has a way of wrapping its arms around people—especially when neighbors step up to help […]
GOT YOUR GO BAG? – by Whitman Parker
My View – August 2025
WILDFIRE SEASON in the Jacksonville area can be unpredictable and devastating. As wildfires grow in frequency and intensity, preparation becomes paramount. You’ve heard this mantra before, I know. If […]
HOW LUCKY ARE WE? – by Whitman Parker
My View – July 2025
LOCALS KNOW that one of the greatest pleasures in life is calling Jacksonville home. Nested at the edge of the Rogue Valley, our little town manages to strike a rare and […]
City Snapshot – by Whitman Parker
Jacksonville Review – June 2025 Issue
Police Chief Towe to Retire—Police Chief David Towe announced his retirement in a social media post on May 7, saying in part, “May 8th will mark my 34th anniversary with […]
THANKS AY! – by Whitman Parker
My View – May 2025
PRIOR TO RUNNING MY PUBLISHING EMPIRE, I was an enterprising sales professional—a job I started fresh out of college that made me one of the youngest in the office for years […]