Thirdhand smoke concerns spur calls for stronger bans
A guest editorial warns that thirdhand smoke from lingering residues on skin, clothing, and surfaces poses risks similar to secondhand exposure. It urges tighter public smoking bans, arguing health concerns outweigh owners' rights and compares smoking safeguards to food safety standards in public venues.
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Grandparents Day at Garfield Elementary Second Grade
Four sections of kindergarten and second grade celebrated Grandparents Day at Garfield Elementary. A roving reporter interviewed children and grandparents about life in earlier times, noting gas at 25 cents and no television or electricity for some grandparents. Sixty four second graders and about eighty grandparents attended with treats, recess, and a tour of rooms, as teachers and grandparents shared pride in their grandchildren.
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Reader letter replies to accountability piece
A reader responds to Richard D. Berger’s Sept. 16 Herald item demanding accountability. The letter engages on governance, urging transparency and concrete action from public officials.
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Resentment and Sorrow Letter From Pomona City Resident
Carole Hopkins of Pomona denounces a vile statement and quotes Martin Luther King Jr expressing that hate corrodes character and distorts truth. She contrasts resentment with justice rooted in love, offering best wishes to the city despite hostile rhetoric.
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Readers' Forum asks how to learn Green's attorney
Kathryn Schlotzhauer urges debate on the Jacob Aaron Green case. She argues charges labeled rape are inappropriate and claims bias if defendants are female. She recounts a past experience with a grandson and criticizes legal outcomes and social norms.
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