Back-to-school Kiwanis Luncheon Introduces New Teachers
Community celebrates returning graduates from Richland and Shafter Highs as new teachers. Emphasis on growing local teachers to meet English Language Learner needs and core literacy goals. Cites challenges for ELL students and the importance of reading and writing skills. Expresses pride in students and teachers and wishes a safe school year. May include a closing note on environmental blame and warming debates.
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Kiwanis
Richland and
Shafter High
Shafter
Richland
Hasta Luego
Remember When We Recycled Before The Green Thing Appeared
A nostalgic reflection contrasts past simple living with modern wastefulness. The author celebrates hands on work and thrift, recalling push mowers, cloth diapers, hand washing, reusable bottles, shared toys, and bicycles over cars. The piece laments contemporary reliance on technology and conveniences.
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Montana
Healthy Start WTC Announces Partnered Wellness Program
Mercy and Memorial Hospitals collaborate with Healthy Start WTC Shafter to run Healthy Kids Healthy Homes. First class in Shafter graduated 13 children after six weeks of 90 minute sessions emphasizing health nutrition and exercise with activities like walking 10 000 steps rope jumping and resistance band stretches.
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Shafter Healthy Start
Mercy and Memorial Hospitals
Healthy Kids Healthy Homes
Shafter
Kohl’s Cares
Subway
Sporting Goods
Veronica Rodriguez
Born Again Question from Jesus to Nicodemus
The passage describes Nicodemus a Jewish ruler visiting Jesus by night to seek understanding about spiritual rebirth. He acknowledges Jesus as a teacher from God and notes the miracles Jesus performs as evidence.
Paycheck protection faces third push amid California unions
Anti-union sentiment runs deep in California with today’s focus on public employee unions and the impact of paycheck protection efforts. The discourse centers on cost, control, and political dynamics shaping labor relations.
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California
California Paycheck Protection Initiative Debate
California unions and corporations face a proposed payroll protection measure aiming to bar political use of dues and payroll deductions. Critics say it advantages business over labor and mirrors failed prior efforts while Gov Brown may oppose. Supporters expect ballot qualification in time, with broader issues of equal political playing fields and potential legal workarounds noted.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Mr. Dooley
Finley Peter Dunne
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Schwarzenegger
Jerry Brown
California
Nicodemus and the message of being born again
A religious teacher questions Jesus about being born again. Jesus explains the need for spiritual rebirth by water and spirit to enter the kingdom of God. He delivers John 3:16, affirming God’s love and eternal life for those who believe.
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Nicodemus
Jesus
Israel
John
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