In the past when I accidently put one stamp instead of two I would get a friendly little note to add another. One time I received a letter from a friend and it said " additional postage needed" but when I attempted to pay it at the post office they acted like I was an idiot. Today I picked up a letter that was being mailed to a child and included a pen. The two stamps I put on it had a black line marked through with a note on the envelope that it needed an addition $3. I have never had to pay 4$ to mail a pen. And to not be able to reuse the stamps i had on the envelope just silly, especially when they have allowed me in the past. read more

I used to enjoy reading the local Paradise news, delivered to my driveway each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Over the past few years I have had to lower my expectations then cancel my subscription. For example, If you look today, you will see there have been no death notices since June 18th. Our beautiful mountain town deserves the best and, sadly, the Post hasn't been that for a long time. read more

Really disappointed with my interaction with and the business practices of the Post this last week. Called Friday morning multiple times to try and get an obituary posted for the Saturday paper. Their automated system is terrible and I couldn't get through to anyone after multiple phone calls. Ended up calling the ER to find out about publishing an obit there and they mentioned that they handle all the Post's obits and that's why I couldn't get through to the Post. Would be nice for that info to be in the Post's phone recording. I can't comprehend why there isn't an online form on their website to publish an obit there. Even instructions for the process on their website would be helpful, rather than just a phone number to call. The woman was helpful in getting the obit in for the deadline for the Saturday paper. She sent me the proof and it looked great. To publish an obit online it costs $130, not inexpensive and that doesn't cover the cost of the printed obit! I checked the obit the next day after publication and there were three grammatical errors in the text that were not in the proof. When I followed up with the Post they quickly corrected the mistake. I asked them to discount the cost of the obit since $130 is a lot of money to pay for something they didn't get correct. Because this was an obit for a loved one, it was important to me that it was correct. They refused to make an adjustment on the cost of the obit. Really disappointed in their bad business practices. read more

My mother was called by the post unsolicited and told that she could have the paper for $11.00 for 6 months. Imagine our surprise when we got a bill for $22.00. I've tried to call and I can't even get through to a live person read more

I'm glad I'm not alone in reporting the lousy delivery service. Paid $11.00 for I don't know how many issues and after one month I have received the grand total of 2. I want my money back but of course can't get through. read more

On 08/08/2016 Paradise Post, Paradise, California, ran an article titled Man denies dog theft allegation in which Frank Panek takes a little grain of truth and adds a lot of lies, resulting in a fictional account of his attempt to steal my pet Tess. I have the papers to prove many of those lies, many with Nina Panek's signature. The first lie is that he and his wife Nina manage Acres of Paradise Mobile Home Park; Nina Panek is the only manager (yes, I have a letter from her stating that fact very clearly) and Frank Panek is a resident. I moved into this park with Tess 7 years ago and they have seen her several times, have a picture of her, and all her information. Tess slipped out of the house, lay down in the sun in the road, and was found by a neighbor (I heard nothing; no car horn, knock on my door, calling out, etc.). She took Tess to Nina Panek, so she could return her to her owner. I was in tears when I couldn't find Tess that night; she's always by my side (yes, even in bed). Next morning I saw the neighbor and found out where Tess was, immediately driving to the manager's home to get her. Nina's husband, Frank Panek, answered the door and when I said I understood he had my Tess his reply was "well, she's mine now." I said she was mine and I wanted her back, he still wouldn't return her. I said I'd call the police, and he started to rave that if I did he'd call the Humane Society and say Tess was an abused animal. She isn't and I have the vet visits to prove it. I called the police who got Tess back for me and I signed a "complaint" against Frank Panek (though I also hold Nina Panek responsible since she was there and did nothing to help me). That's the simple truth; no elaboration needed. Paradise Post didn't contact me, I've called them twice, but have been unable to speak with the editor or have him call me back. I guess he doesn't want to affect their biased viewpoint by running my story. According to their story it's up to the District Attorney whether Frank Panek is charged with the attempted theft of Tess; we'll have to see if anything happens. Theft of people's pets is happening more frequently, and for several reasons (including lab research). However, if there is not sufficient punishment for the crime, thefts will continue to increase. I was surprised, but glade to hear pet theft is considered grand theft in California. Tess is a family member, loved and cared for; and not mistreated in any way. I'm so glade to have her back, and she's happy to be home (though it took 3 weeks for her to return to her usual self). I love her so much. read more

Sadly, it's gone downhill for so many years, but is still our town paper. Two or three of the columnists are great, especially Russ. The one writer they have named Jame Oneill is a sourpuss old hateful liberal that has lost them more readers than I can count, and should be writing for Gawker or something. read more