California Lawmaker Warns Against Government Health Aid Expansion
Assemblyman Roy Ashburn argues AB 430 expands taxpayer funded health benefits and invites crowding out of private coverage. He cites Stanford University ending HMO coverage for dependents and urges Gov Davis to veto the measure while backing stricter income proof and private market protections. Ashburn represents Kern and Tulare Counties in the 32nd district.
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Sacramento Bee
Stanford University
Stanford
California
Gray Davis
Davis
Roy Ashburn
Kern
Tulare
St Theresa church fiesta showcases youth talent at Delany Park
A weekend fundraiser at St Theresa’s Delany Park drew a packed crowd with Saturday dance at the Community Activity Center, multiple bands, and Sunday food booths, a talent show, and prizes. Children and youth stars impressed, with Ballet Folkloricos htatiani performing Jalisco. Parents in Buttonwillow asked about folkdance lessons, signaling strong interest in expanding youth performing arts programs.
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St. Theresa’s Delany Park
Ballet Folkloricos Htatiani
Jalisco
Buttonwillow
Mariachi Ensemble grows at Richland School thanks to grant
Community support expands youth programs as Kern County Mariachi Foundation funds a new ensemble at Richland School. The piece traces mariachi roots from colonial sones to early groups led by Placido Rebolledo and Amado Vargas shaping the modern ensemble. Contact details are provided for comments.
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Richland School
Kern County Mariachi Foundation
Placido Rebolledo
Amado Vargas
Vargas
Gaspar
Silvestre
City Meeting Schedule And Youth Drug Concern
The city announces council planning commission and youth council meetings with dates August 21 August 14 and August 9 at 7 p m and 5 p m at 336 Pacific Avenue. Local officials express concern about drug use at rave parties and dances affecting youth, noting input from the police chief and community reaction.
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Planning Commission
Youth Council
Pacific Avenue
Rave Drug Meeting Urges Parental Vigilance In Valley City
A public meeting on rave drugs is planned for Thursday September 27 2001 at 6 30 p m in the American Legion Hall with Chief John Zrofsky detailing signs of drug use and parental rights and obligations The event aims to educate adults and youths about dangers and drug testing options and to prevent an epidemic by starting with community awareness and safety measures
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Youth Council
Reaney
American Legion Hall
John Zrofsky
Firsetsis News Office Role Credits Page
The note lists Margaret Baker as editor and Diane Givens as bookkeeper and office manager for Firsetsis News, with a mailing address P O Box 1600. The concise staffing credits appear on a small byline page likely accompanying the masthead.
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Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
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Bakersfield
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HTMAL
Next Youth Council
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Reed Print, Inc
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Frank W. Reed Donald L. Reed
Lerdo Highway
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