A Fossil Free Earth Day Editorial Kickoff
An Opinion piece by Kenneth Martens Friesen argues high gasoline prices spur innovation toward hybrids biofuels and plug in hybrids. It cites cellulosic ethanol bio diesel and sugarcane ethanol as viable paths and notes oil cost history while urging cooperation with China and India for energy alternatives. The piece also parodies celebrating $3 a gallon and links energy policy to peace and global stability.
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Japan
Germany
U.S
Brazil
Willie Nelson
China
India
Kenneth Martens Friesen
Fresno Pacific University
Arnold Schwarzenegger
George W. Bush
Phil Angelides
Steve Westly
Arnold
Angelides
Westly
Schwarzenegger
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
eBay
Michael Dukakis
California
Elias
Burzynski
Thelias
Aol
Cinco de Mayo Parade Celebrates Martinez Mentor Honor
Community gathers to honor a longtime teacher and adviser after 32 years with a parade at 10 a.m. from Richland Junior High. Attendees should check in by 9:30 a.m. The event features diverse food booths and crafts booths at Manuel Park, with entries and booth applications open and no entry fee.
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Marshal Car
Martinez
Richland Junior High
Cinco de Mayo
Manuel Park
Shafter Lions Club
Apple Market
Shafter Bakery
Goodies
NAIA Tackles Sports Wagering Threat to Intercollegiate Athletics
Rex M. Rogers outlines the NAIA Council of Presidents Sports Wagering Task Force, chaired by Rogers, with experts from Holy Name University Carroll College and others. The group will draft policies to protect student athletes, uphold integrity, and reinforce the Champions of Character program amid rising youth gambling concerns.
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
NAIA
Naia Council of Presidents
Council of Presidents
Rosemarie Nassif
Holy Name University
Thomas J. Trebon
Carroll College
Ted Brown
Martin Methodist College
Doug Hode
Houston Baptist University
Don Jeanes
Milligan College
Kevin Dee
America
Rex M. Rogers
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids
Mich
Local News Office Contacts and Address Details
News Editor Melissa Hill and Bookkeeper Office Manager Diane Givens provide mailing address P.O. Box 1600 and phone numbers 661-746-4942 and 661-399-5925 for this publication.
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Melissa Hill
Diane Givens
P.O. Box
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Kitty
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Shaffer
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas D. Hias
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Reed Print Inc
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Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
Congress
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Lerdo Highway
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