OPINION: A picture is worth 1,000 words

Christine L. Peterson, The Bakersfield Californian
Updated ·5 min read

Dec. 23—Reader: Good morning. Between you and me, was this shot the best choice?

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Executive Editor Christine L. Peterson answers your questions and takes your complaints about The Californian's news coverage in this feedback forum. Questions may be edited for space and clarity. To offer your input, email us at soundoff@bakersfield.com. Please include your name and phone number; your phone number won't be published.