Arnold veto slashes Williamson Act funding in a green irony
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger cut more than 27.8 million from the Williamson Act, preserving 16.4 million acres of farmland. The veto faces two-thirds legislative hurdles, shifting fate to counties and farmers, who fear land loss and higher development pressure. The move undercuts climate claims despite his green image.
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Californiafocus.net
Arts education crisis despite proven benefits
The piece argues that arts and arts education face a funding crisis across the nation. It cites drops in private donations, minimal government support, and the belief that arts are expendable. It stresses arts education boosts development, reduces delinquency, and closes achievement gaps, urging support for an integrated program.
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Americans For the Arts
America
Shafter Center Helps Families Apply for CARE Energy Program
Yvonne Munoz describes the Shafter Healthy Start Family Resource Center at Lerdo and S Valley guiding families to apply for the California Alternate Rates for Energy program. CARE offers a monthly discount on gas and electric bills funded by the California Public Utilities Commission and ratepayers, with no age limit and liberal income rules.
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Healthy Start Family Resource Center
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Shafter Healthy Start Family Resource Center
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California
California Public Utilities Commission
PG & E
Healthy Start Vision Helps Kern County Homes Access CARE Discount
Kern County residents in mobile home parks and nonprofit group homes may qualify for the CARE discount. Fourteen thousand homes in Kern County are not receiving the discount despite over 94 000 homes qualifying. Contact the Shafter Healthy Start Staff Office to get help filling out the application and referrals to basic need services.
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Kiwanis Speaker Highlights Long Term Care Insurance
Kiwanis member Ramona Herrera of State Farm spoke last week on long term care insurance and planning. She discussed protecting family and assets and boosting confidence about the future. The upcoming week features the annual Kiwanis Teachers Luncheon. Inside Kiwanis.
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State Farm Insurance and Financial Services
Kiwanis
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