Arizona as model for California tax and growth gains
State Senator Tom McClintock argues Arizona shows how lean government and lower taxes boost growth. He cites Arizona's water supply, no electricity shortages, faster population growth, affordable housing, strong roads, and lower per capita education and local spending compared to California. He warns California’s policy weakness drives investment away and raises costs.
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Tom McClintock
Ventura County
California
McClintock
Arizona
Davis
Grand Canyon
Golden State
Shafter Council Receives Updates on Policing and Brush Rules
City officials provide progress on a two city police study with Wasco, outline brush and leaf collection schedules from December to March, and remind residents of illegal dumping in alleys. Christmas tree recycling details are announced with sites and collection dates.
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Shafter
Wasco
City Corporation
N. Shafter Avenue
Scofield Avenue
Chamber Meeting Turns Into Community Christmas Sing
A letter from the chamber of commerce announces the board will meet as a party for an annual Christmas Sing at Town Square Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Schools churches bands and service clubs will participate and children will receive candy from a firetruck. Stephanie Bender can be reached at 746-2600 for details.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stephanie Bender
Board of Directors
Paul Charron
Don Handle
Richard Fabric
Jon Johnston
Ie Bender
Woody Colvard
Glenda
DMV
New Town Square
Stephanie
Letters to the Editor urge clemency for father in prison
A Bakersfield reader asks Judge Oberholzer to grant relief for Richard Bowen who is serving 25 to life for 1/4 gram of ine and has served seven years. The letter notes Prop 36 would require rehab instead of incarceration and requests letters to the judge.
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Richard Bowen
Pleasant Valley State Prison
Coalinga
Oberholzer
Kern County Superior Court
Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield
Jodi Bowen
Read the Paper Every Week for Informed Readers
A concise call to regular weekly reading promises steady access to timely news and insights. The message emphasizes consistent engagement with the paper to stay current about events, updates, and community happenings.
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By Fred Davis
Hitt
City Hall
Seige Son Vais
Keith Smith
Senior Shafter
Shafter High School
Richland
Duvppil
Teense Reyna
Gabriel Espanoza
Isaac Aleman
Bridgett van Sloten
T.J. Webb
Toni Vierra
Angie Wiedmann
Maple School
Dare
Jessica Smith
Richland Junior High
RJHS
Sqetta
God Bless
OTS
Teresa Becher
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