No Breaks In Sight For State S Power Consumers
California Focus columnist Thomas D Elias argues that residential electricity savers gain no rewards as prices rise. He critiques Gov. Gray Davis and challenger William Simon Jr. for vague energy policies, notes Peevey’s PUC appointment, and warns that private long term contracts shield big users while households pay higher bills amid ongoing deregulation.
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California
Gray Davis
GOP
William Simon Jr
Simon
Davis
Michael Peevey
State Public Utilities Commission
PUC
Commission
Southern California Edison Co
University of California
Peevey
John Burton
Debra Bowen
Byron Sher
Mike Florio
Utility Reform Network
Elias
Burzynski
Tdelias
Aol
FIRe Scandal in Catholic Church To the editor
A reader challenges Catholic Church celibacy and church guidance, citing 1 Timothy 3:2 5 and questioning whether priestly celibacy aligns with biblical teaching It argues the church has controlled thought for 2000 years and asks whether its practices are truly Christian or influenced by Satan.
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Paul
Timothy
Church of God
God
Jesus Christ
Satan
Richland Shafter Folklorico Dancers Shine at Chavez Day
Richland School District and Shafter High School Folklorico dancers wow 150 attendees at the Cesar Chavez Day event. Local leaders and media from Bakersfield and Los Angeles praised the group, with a Los Angeles station calling them documentary worthy. Special thanks to Deanna Rodriguez Root and Jesus Garcia for leadership and dedication.
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Richland
Shafter High School
Los Angeles
Pete Parra
Harvey Hall
Bakersfield
Tomas Arciniega
Cal State University of
Dolores Huerta
Cesar Chavez
Evergreen
McKinley
Juliet Thorner
Emerson Middle
Rafer Johnson
Shafter
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Jesus Garcia
Root
Brandi
The SUV as Symbol of Real America and Oil Power
A satirical monologue portrays the SUV as a bold American icon, boldly resisting mileage restrictions and flaunting flags, while praising Washington protection and oil interests, framing it as a vehicle of national identity and beefed up virtue.
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America
Washington
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Big Truck Rides for Oil War Against Smallness
A fiery speaker personifies a pickup truck arguing for continued oil drilling amid safety concerns. He demands more oil, mocks soccer moms, and promotes restrictive truck lanes and weaponized SUVs as an American stance against foreign threats.
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Washington
Wildlife
Araby
South America
America
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Prichmelim
Onnaamnan
Pissbohe
Goodzyear
Jeagle
Conall
Saas
Buttonwillow Family Physicians
David Kanamori
M.D
Dr. Kanamori
East Front Street
Buttonwillow
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